Many things have changed in the last years of the Cuban-US relationship. Both countries have new presidents, Trump and Miguel DÃaz-Canel. Is vacationing in Cuba still an option? What are the new restrictions? Can you travel to Cuba with a US passport? What if you have different nationality’s passport? I am just back from another trip … Read more
Why 55 photos of Cuba and not 100 or 200? Well, my first trip to this beautiful island was in 1997. That was probably my real first travel photography trip. I had a film SLR and lots of energy (and I still do 🙂 ). I wanted originally to post Cuba images from that trip … Read more
My first time in Cuba was 20 years ago. Not many options were given on where to stay in Cuba back then. Things have changed dramatically in the last few years. Officially you could stay only in state-run hotels, it’s not anymore the case now, which is great. Travelling was challenging back then. Now it … Read more
In October 2014 one of my favorite photographer died. His name was Rene’ Burri. He has died aged 81 and he had the great honour to photograph incredible iconic people as Che Guevara and Pablo Picasso. He documented the Cuban life as nobody else. I still remember his photography tips for Cuba which I followed in my … Read more
BEST Costa Rica Travel guide for first-timers – All you need to know Finally, I have been able to organize this Costa Rica Travel Guide with all of my notes from my recent experiences in the country. Forget the maybe’s and the might-be’s. I am going to dive straight into the heart of Costa Rica’s … Read more
Where to Stay in Costa Rica: Guide to 35 Key Areas & Towns It’s always hard to shortlist the best destinations in a country, even more so in Costa Rica, one of the most stunning places on earth for its pristine nature. I have written this guide to where to stay in Costa Rica in … Read more
Where to stay in Uvita Costa Rica – Best 3 AREAS and hotels Where to stay in Uvita? The best area is between the main road and the stunning beach, however, there are another 2 options that may work better and I will tell you why. Uvita is a small town south of San Jose, … Read more
Tamarindo Vs Santa Teresa – Which One Is Better In 15 Key Differences Comparing two destinations is always challenging even more so with Tamarindo Vs Santa Teresa because both towns offer so much. Surfing is certainly at the center of both, contributing to the great vibe that you can experience in these two lovely towns. … Read more
Costa Rica vs Belize: In-depth Comparison in 17 points I have been there, comparing Costa Rica vs Belize and trying to take a decision on which country to visit and enjoy. I ended up visiting both in the last few years and honestly, they are both beautiful but quite different too. In this post, I … Read more
Sardinia North Or South: the 9 biggest differences Sardinia North or South is a well-known dilemma for first-time visitors to the island. After all, this is the second biggest and largest island in the Mediterranean Sea with wide distances between destinations. You would need at least 5 hours (and possibly more) to drive from the … Read more