Havana
Havana (Cuba's capital) is an amazingly interesting city, where old USA meets ancient Spanish roots and a South American influence. The roads are literally littered with old American cars, and the streets are fascinating to walk around.
Havana Sunset
Car Hire / Tour Guide
Driving around Havana
Not a singular attraction, but when I was in Havana I hired a guide for a day, who took me around in an old American sports car (convertible). To this day this remains one of my favourite ever travelling activities, so do try this if you get the chance.
Me in the American car
My driver
Club Tropicana
Club Tropicana
The drinks aren't free as the song suggests (although the entrance fee does include a cocktail and a half bottle of rum), and the George Michael music video wasn't filmed here due to political tensions at the time, but the world famous Club Tropicana is in Havana, and a great night out and experience.
A drunk me outside Club Tropicana
José Rodríguez Fuster's House
José Rodríguez Fuster's House
In Havana you can visit the house of José Rodríguez Fuster. He still lives there (he did in 2012 anyway!), so not only can you walk around the house and admire all the artwork, you can meet the artist and buy and original piece from his workshop.
José Rodríguez Fuster's House
Me outside José Rodríguez Fuster's House
Parque Almendares
Parque Almendares
Offering cool shade and some quiet away from the insanity of Havana is Parque Almendares, also known as Bpsque de La Haband (Havana's Forest). This is the only urban forest in the city.
Parque Almendares
Plaza de la Revolución
Plaza de la Revolución
In the centre of the city, with its iconic images of Fidel Castro and Che Guevara, Plaza de la Revolución is a good place to walk around and take some very Cuban photos.
Plaza de la Revolución
Me at Plaza de la Revolución
Me at Plaza de la Revolución
Streets of Havana
Streets of Havana
Havana is a fascinating and vibrant city, and a lot of fun can be had from just walking. Get guidance first on where to walk however, as there some areas best avoided for safety reasons.
Streets of Havana
Streets of Havana
Streets of Havana
Streets of Havana
Streets of Havana
Streets of Havana
La Floridita
La Floridita
Made famous by Ernest Hemingway, La Floridita is THE place in Havana (if not Cuba) to have a Daiquiri.
A very warm me cooling down with a Daiquiri
La Floridita
Havana Club Museum
Directions to the museum
Rum is synonymous with this part of the world, and Havana Club is a very well known Cuban brand. Visit their museum to learn about rum and, more importantly, do some rum tasting.
Inside the Havana Club museum
Inside the Havana Club museum
Anthony Carlile