Cuba

Hi there! This post is a quick “placeholder post” to give you a preview into my adventures in Cuba.

I wanted you to be able to see where I’ve traveled and ask questions about this location in the comments. This way, I’ll be able to answer you quickly while I’m writing longer articles about each place I’ve been.

I’m including a few photos of my adventures in Cuba to keep you entertained. Hope you enjoy!

Jezebel stands in a brightly painted hallway, smilign at the camera. She is wearing a red leopard print dress and a large red flower in her hair.

Getting ready to explore Havana! The home where I stayed was brightly coloured and it inspired me to wear bold colours too…

The photo features a full-sized bed with a bright orange and yellow bedspread with a green bedskirt. The wall is painted bright orange and above the bed there are red curtains.

… and my room was EVER MORE cheerful! It made me smile each time I entered the room.

One Quick Tip If You’re Headed To Cuba….

Most of the hotels in Cuba are government-owned, and while they tend towards swanky, they are also generally pricey. Do yourself a favor and stay in a casa particulair (or private house).

These are rooms rented to travelers by Cuban citizens, usually within their homes. There are lots of good reasons to stay in casa particulairs, like wonderful hospitality, delicious home-cooked breakfasts, but the biggest reason is to support small business owners in Cuba.

The average Cuban government salary is $32 per month (yes, month), though the government has announced that they plan to raise it to $44 with their new economic reform plan. While education and healthcare are free and housing is slightly subsidized, many Cubans struggle with poverty unless they’re able to maintain a successful side hustle. So rent that casa particulair: your room rental can go a long way toward improving your host’s quality of life, and you’ll get the chance to experience Cuba a little more authentically.