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Dec

15

Reflections on the Havana Marathon

As insightCuba nears its 15th anniversary of sending Americans to Cuba legally, I can’t help but reflect on my experience at the 2014 Marabana Havana Marathon and our three tours celebrating the event.


Dec

09

Yoga Retreat Meets the Wonders of Cuba

In July, Cuba Wellness Adventures and insightCuba will join forces to create a people-to-people tour designed for travel aficionados an


Dec

03

Kraft Healthcare Consulting Explores Cuba

Throughout the years, Scott Mertie, president of Kraft Healthcare Consulting, LLC (KHC), has attended healthcare delegations to China and multiple European countries that have government-run healthcare systems. While Scott was visiting the Republic of Cuba on a personal excursion earlier this year, he envisioned a trip where the activities would allow him to explore the country’s national healthcare system.


Nov

05

Jewish Groups in Cuba

At Havana’s three synagogues, congregations share Shabbat dinners, familiar songs, services and commaraderie. In far-flung island communities, small numbers of Jews band together to keep traditions alive. When you visit a Jewish house of worship here, you’ll likely feel an instant connection with people who share your traditions and welcome you without reservation.


Oct

21

Benefits of Traveling to Cuba on a Guided Tour

For most Americans, visiting Cuba legally requires taking a guided tour. “People-to-people” travel, introduced in 2000, takes travelers into the heart of Cuba, helping forge real connections between islanders and visitors.


Oct

16

Our Girl in Havana: The New Street Art

Cuba’s political murals are one of the most potent images of this country: the faces of Che and Castro, strong and resolute, looking out over their people. You happen upon them like old friends: some images remain vibrant, freshly painted by teams of fastidious workers; others are faded and chipped, the walls crumbling beneath them, a potent metaphor for the aging administration.


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