Simplicity vs. Scarcity: how Cuba keeps the flavour alive
Empty shelves. Coming from a world where shelves are never left unstocked, the sight of all the barren, dusty shelves in Cuba was kind of shocking. Some shops even added […]
Tag Archives: Santa Clara
There’s something Particular about Cuba’s Casas Particulares
I arrived at my first Cuban casa particular at 3am, having just landed in Havana. Knowing I’d be arriving at a shitty hour, I’d made a reservation, but the streets […]
Cuba Journal 4: Celebrate the Victory of Ideas (please bring your own cup)
I landed in Cuba on the eve of a five day weekend, as the country was getting ready to celebrate July 26, Day of the National Rebellion. A nationwide festival […]
Cuba Journal 3: Santa Clara, the only place left for Che Guevara
Santa Clara has been synonymous with Che Guevara ever since his victory there in 1959 finished off the Batista regime and ushered in 50+ years of Castro & Co. It […]
