The Cuban Flag consists of five blue and white alternating stripes, and a red equilateral triangle at the hoist with a white 5-pointed star. It was created by Narciso López in June 25, 1848, and sewn by Emilia Teurbe Tolón. It came about when various movements to liberate Cuba from Spanish rule emerged.
More about our national flag...Cuban Tostones or Chatinos – both names are used for these boiled then fried un-ripened banana side dishes. The recipe is pretty simple, un-ripened green bananas are cut into small chunks crossways then boiled for 5 minutes until a little soft. They are then pressed with the palm of the hand until semi flat and […]
More about Cuban Tostones or Chatinos...Hop on Hop off buses in Cuba – Originally launched in Varadero, these hop on hop off buses are now hauling tourists around Havana, Cayo Coco, Cayo Guillermo, Cayo Santa Maria, Cayo Ensenachos, Cayo Las Brujas and Playa Santa Lucia. The system is simple; you pay 5 cuc once and can ride on the bus […]
More about Hop on Hop off buses in Cuba...Yes, Cuban kids are phone addicts too. While services such as whatsapp are still elusive in Cuba due to non 3/4G connections for most Cubans, texting is still a favorite pastime. So, while you thought you were escaping from people glued to their mobiles Cubans have now caught the bug too!
More about the rising Mobile Phone use in Cuba...Paris can’t hold a candle to La Maison Fashion house in Cuba. Only joking! If you’re looking for a nice meal in a beautiful setting the La Maison Catwalk and dinner spectacular should don’t be missed. Great food, seated dinning and fashion models make for a stunning evening out. Here you’ll see all of Cuba’s […]
More about La Maison and Cuban Top Models...Peddle power! Did you know that you can bring your bicycle to Cuba on most airlines these days? You needn’t be an ardent cyclist nor bring the latest and greatest bike, just something to get you from A to B. Cycling is an excellent way of exploring most coastal Cuban cities such as Havana, Holguin […]
More about taking your bike and Cycling in Cuba...A regular sight along our beaches, you’ll see starfish on just about every Cuban Beach. These fellas don’t mind being lightly handled but always put them back where they were! They’re slowww at moving around and will generally be feeding where you find them. Try not to make grabbing a bite to eat for them […]
More about Starfish in Cuba...Imagine this Cuba Made Ashtray piece on your terrace table as a reminder of your lazy days on Cuban Beaches. All handmade with local materials, every single souvenir you buy from street vendors comes with the customary made in cuba promise. No Chinese imports here!
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