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Aug

13

A Havana Must-See: the Newly Renovated Capitolio

The Old Havana district in Cuba’s capital city is a maze of colorful cobblestone alleyways that date back to the 16th century. Still mostly residential, the streets are dotted with neighbors peering over their aging apartment balconies at the bustle below. Street vendors hawk farm fresh mangoes while groups of children play soccer and de facto mechanics work miracles to keep 1950’s American classic cars running without proper replacement parts. 


Aug

10

Recipe of the Week: Bul (Cuban Beer Spritzer)

Everyone knows a nice drink goes a long way when battling the heat. That said, it wouldn’t be summer without a good cocktail recipe. Here we have, Bul, a traditional Cuban spritzer made with lime juice, beer and ginger ale, garnished with a slice of lime. Do yourself a favor, invite a few friends over and partake in this deliciously refreshing Cuban beverage. You can thank us later and don’t forget to drink responsibly. 

BUL (CUBAN BEER SPRITZER)

INGREDIENTS

3 C pilsner beer


Aug

02

Flights to Cuba: Plentiful, Accessible and Affordable

The mainstream media often climb onto certain narratives that take off as memes for one reason or another and become conventional wisdom, but often the standard narrative does not accurately represent what is really going on. 

For example, much of the recent media coverage about the U.S. Cuba travel market, especially regarding flights, has followed the story line that the market is not as strong as had been expected. However, that misses a great deal of the real story.