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Q/A with Cuban Contemporary Artist: Sandra Ramos
Read the Q/A resulting from our virtual tour of Sandra Ramos’s personal art studio in Havana.
The Best of Havana: Unique Bucket List Ideas
It’s not easy choosing what to do in Havana when on a trip to Cuba. That’s why we compiled unique bucket list ideas to help out fellow travelers.
What’s up in Cuba: May 2022
A list of newsworthy updates, popular events, fun facts, as well as trending memes, and songs that are representative of May 2022 in Cuba.
What’s up in Cuba: April 2022
A list of newsworthy updates, popular events, fun facts, as well as trending phrases, memes, and songs that are representative of April 2022 in Cuba.
What’s up in Cuba: MARCH 2022
A list of newsworthy updates, popular events, fun facts, as well as trending phrases, memes, and songs that are representative of March 2022 in Cuba.
Belkis Ayón: the Princess Sikanekué
Belkis Ayón, a pioneer in collagraphy and printmaking, and the woman who brought light to the enigmatic, all-male, Afro-Cuban secret society, the Abakuá.
PALADAR: The Story of a Privately-owned Cuban Restaurant
What exactly is a Cuban paladar? The term literally means ‘to palate’ but the origin story of a paladar is not one that you’d imagine!
What’s up in Cuba: FEBRUARY 2022
A list of newsworthy updates, popular events, fun facts, as well as trending phrases, memes, and songs that are representative of February 2022 in Cuba.
Tradition in the Making: The Rituals of Cuban Cigars
The ritual of making Cuban cigars has several stages and secret procedures passed from one generation to another. Cuban land, its climate, the craftsmanship, and the attention to detail give Cuban cigars the unique seal.
NostalgiCar: A Family’s Love for Classic Cars in Cuba
Classic cars and Cuba go hand in hand. Learn the story of NostalgiCar and how the family business began with restoring a ‘55 Chevy Belair to receiving an invitation to the White House.
What’s up in Cuba: January 2022
A list of newsworthy updates, popular events, fun facts, as well as trending phrases, memes, and songs that are representative of January 2022 in Cuba.
Esteban Bellán: A Cuban Baseball Pioneer
If Cuba were part of the U.S., it would be one of the biggest producers of professional baseball players. In 2019, 30 active Major League Baseball players were Cuban. Learn about the Cuban baseball pioneer, Esteban Bellán.
GET JAZZED: ALEJANDRO’S TOP 5 CUBAN JAZZ RECOMMENDATIONs
Cuba is full of unique travel experiences and one thing not to miss is the Cuban jazz scene. We asked our Cuba Program Manager to put together a list of his top Cuban jazz musicians.
2021 in Review: Major Moments in Cuba
2021 was a monumental year for Cuba. We took time to reflect on this past year and created a list of major moments for this island nation.
Proyecto Akokán: A Local Initiative Building the Los Pocitos Community
Learn about the work of nonprofit civil initiative, Proyecto Akokán, which supports the Los Pocitos community — one of the most underdeveloped neighborhoods in Havana.
Solo el Amor: A Local Initiative Alleviating Shortages of Medicine
We support humanitarian initiatives in Cuba such as Solo el Amor which is dedicated to identifying and delivering medicine to local communities.
What's happened in Cuba since July 11th?
Between the humanitarian and economic crises, a lot has happened in Cuba since the July 11th demonstrations. We're keeping in close touch with our Cuban contacts to share the latest developments as best we can.
¿Qué está pasando en Cuba? What´s happening in Cuba?
It is clear that the protests which started on July 11th demonstrate that the Cuban people want change. We wrote this blog post to shed light on what sparked the protests from our understanding and from listening to those who know best — engaged Cubans on the island.
Meet EEAbroad Tour Guide: Ron Infante
Meet one of our expert Cuban Tour Guides, Ron! In this blog, Ron shares what it’s like being a tour guide and why he thinks everyone should visit Cuba.
Behind The Scenes With Claudio: EEAbroad Lead Media Consultant
Meet Claudio EEAbroad’s Lead Media Consultant. In this blog, we interview Claudio about life in Cuba, his passion for film and photojournalism, and his role in making the EEAbroad virtual initiative come to fruition.