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Havana, Cuba’s Capital and a Must-Visit

Joe — Sun, 25 Apr 2021 05:26:19 +0000

Cuba’s capital Havana is one of the world’s great cities. Its combination of history, architecture, transport, economics, culture and climate can’t be copied. Back in 2016-17 I was lucky enough to visit this unique place including for new year’s eve. … Continue reading →

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Buildings of Havana, Cuba

Joe — Mon, 10 Dec 2018 00:05:42 +0000

To my untrained eye, Havana’s buildings were special. To architect Rocío’s, they were inspiring. Interesting buildings or aspects of buildings appeared around almost every corner and this blog post documents a tiny proportion of them.

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Doors of Havana, Cuba

Joe — Fri, 07 Dec 2018 12:01:38 +0000

The architectural styles, history and condition of Cuba’s buildings and objects, particularly in Havana, inspired architect Rocío. She loved the facades, iron work, cornices, balconies, tiles, door knockers, stairs and, especially, the doors. Havana’s historic wealth combined with post-Cuban Revolution … Continue reading →

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Classic Cars in Havana, Cuba

Joe — Wed, 07 Nov 2018 06:02:49 +0000

It maybe stereotypical but it’s true, Havana is full of classic United States cars from the 1950s and earlier. Historic economic and political anomalies led to Havana (and Cuba as a whole) being the best place in the world for … Continue reading →

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Stumbling Upon Enrique Iglesias’ Old Havana Video Shoot

Joe — Wed, 17 Oct 2018 07:37:35 +0000

I grew up with Julio Iglesias’ music in the family home. His third child Enrique is now a mega famous singer himself. Returning from Soroa, Rocío and I were walking to our accommodation in Old Havana (Habana Vieja) when we … Continue reading →

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Russia’s Constructivist Havana Embassy

Joe — Mon, 15 Oct 2018 04:11:29 +0000

Opened by the Soviet Union in the mid-1980s, the stark Russian Embassy dominates its patch of Miramar, the residential and diplomatic district west of central Havana. Likened to a sword or syringe, the tower reminds me of an unpainted and … Continue reading →

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The Church of Our Lady of Bethlehem, Havana

Joe — Fri, 12 Oct 2018 04:03:02 +0000

The Church of Our Lady of Bethlehem (Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de Belén) forms part of an 18th century Old Havana (Habana Vieja) religious complex dominated by a convent of the same name. Rocío and I could see the church … Continue reading →

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Exploring Havana’s Ruined Theatre: Teatro Campoamor

Joe — Wed, 10 Oct 2018 13:28:27 +0000

On the corner of Industria and San José streets in central Havana lies the ruins of a once grand theatre, Teatro Compoamor. Destroyed by fire decades ago, the theatre appears off limits. However, payment of a fee facilitates access. This … Continue reading →

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Chevrolets, Architecture, Art and Food in Pinar del Río

Joe — Thu, 06 Sep 2018 04:21:00 +0000

160 kilometres west of Havana is the intriguing city of Pinar del Río. Not a major tourist destination itself, south-west of Pinar del Río is the famous Robaina cigar tobacco farm Finca El Pinar and to the north, Viñales’ wonderful landscapes. Classic Chevrolets … Continue reading →

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World Heritage Listed Camagüey, Cuba’s Third City

Joe — Wed, 29 Aug 2018 13:52:00 +0000

Camagüey, Cuba’s third largest city was founded in its current location in 1528. The city’s labyrinthine streets in its UNESCO world heritage-listed historic centre are worth wandering. Camaguey is also a good base for exploring its eponymous province, Cuba’s biggest, … Continue reading →

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