Credit Card-Carrying US Independent Travelers Go to Cuba
Jan 21st, 2017, 07:20 AM
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Did not "use" local Cubans to render service.
Lived among ordinary people in their homes, building ongoing friendships (continuing currently through frequent email) with small daily interactions, time for discussion at leisure, sharing life experience and dreams.
Currently receiving wise and experienced council on thriving under a regime not everyone agrees totally with, from their unique perspective.
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Lived among ordinary people in their homes, building ongoing friendships (continuing currently through frequent email) with small daily interactions, time for discussion at leisure, sharing life experience and dreams.
Currently receiving wise and experienced council on thriving under a regime not everyone agrees totally with, from their unique perspective.
Not trivial. Priceless and timely.
Jan 21st, 2017, 08:42 AM
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I do think that Samba is confusing you with someone else, possibly me. You, annhig, did take a very adventurous authentic trip!>>
Firstly, Crosscheck, I think that SC is confusing me [at least this time] with Lois, [not that it really matters, as you so rightly point out] and secondly, I'm not sure that it was that adventurous. But so what? there are no prizes for roughing it, and what is right for one traveler is wrong for another. I'm just glad you had a good time!
Firstly, Crosscheck, I think that SC is confusing me [at least this time] with Lois, [not that it really matters, as you so rightly point out] and secondly, I'm not sure that it was that adventurous. But so what? there are no prizes for roughing it, and what is right for one traveler is wrong for another. I'm just glad you had a good time!
Feb 16th, 2017, 08:21 AM
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https://hereishavana.com/
article: Tourism: Killing the Cuban Encanto?
" the family of four “daring” to visit Cuba, trying to keep up with the Joneses? "
article: Tourism: Killing the Cuban Encanto?
" the family of four “daring” to visit Cuba, trying to keep up with the Joneses? "
Feb 22nd, 2017, 05:55 AM
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Interesting blog - The author is from a different demographic and doesn't seem to be in tune with the more prevalent new tourism - Americans on the quest for cultural experiences rather than fun in the sun. I don't think these travelers see themselves as intrepid, but rather curious politically/historically and eager to take advantage of the new (and probably fleeting) easy access.
I have lived in several Latin American countries - including Cuba - and have noticed that it's always the gringo residents who are the most embarrassed by and critical of gringo travelers. In contrast, the Cubans we met were beyond thrilled to welcome Americans, even the rowdy and clueless...who, other than the no-credit card thing, weren't that different from the Canadians and Europeans we encountered. (I'm not defending their behavior - I truly can't stand the frat or cruise ship scene - just recounting what I observed.)
Sorry you don't approve of our decision to stay in hotels rather than casas. But thankfully our family of four didn't fit into any of the blogger's categories other than drinking bottled water. (Although for us it's always CON PERMISO, never just PERMISO.)
I have lived in several Latin American countries - including Cuba - and have noticed that it's always the gringo residents who are the most embarrassed by and critical of gringo travelers. In contrast, the Cubans we met were beyond thrilled to welcome Americans, even the rowdy and clueless...who, other than the no-credit card thing, weren't that different from the Canadians and Europeans we encountered. (I'm not defending their behavior - I truly can't stand the frat or cruise ship scene - just recounting what I observed.)
Sorry you don't approve of our decision to stay in hotels rather than casas. But thankfully our family of four didn't fit into any of the blogger's categories other than drinking bottled water. (Although for us it's always CON PERMISO, never just PERMISO.)
Feb 23rd, 2017, 08:03 PM
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The toughest table to book in the Americas?
Lodging that costs per night what a Cuban makes in almost a year? And goes to some foreign investor?
More reminiscent of the rich who were a reason for the revolution that sent them packing.
How does that become a "cultural experience"? Maybe an alienating the culture experience
Of course the Cubans are willing to take your money. You'll never know what they say about you afterwards.
Lodging that costs per night what a Cuban makes in almost a year? And goes to some foreign investor?
More reminiscent of the rich who were a reason for the revolution that sent them packing.
How does that become a "cultural experience"? Maybe an alienating the culture experience
Of course the Cubans are willing to take your money. You'll never know what they say about you afterwards.
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