Tag Archives: Cuba

The Cuban Currency & Public Transport.

Posted on 24/03/2017 by Richard Griffith

 There are two types of currency in Cuba – CUC and CUP. 1 Cuban Convertible Peso (CUC) = 1 US Dollar = £0.78 GBP. 25 National Pesos (CUP) = 1 Cuban Convertible Peso (CUC). The National Peso (CUP). This currency … Continue reading →

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Planning ahead? You’ve got to be kidding!

Posted on 23/03/2017 by Richard Griffith

Mary Miro (Casa Mary), the lady who had helped arrange my stay with Loly, met me this morning – to go through my itinerary for the rest of Cuba. This is not my usual style of travelling; I prefer spontaneity … Continue reading →

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Cuba, expect the unexpected.

Posted on 19/03/2017 by Richard Griffith

Cuba is like a prince in a poor man’s coat: behind the sometimes-shabby facades, gold dust lingers. It’s these rich dichotomies that make travel here the exciting, exhilarating roller-coaster ride it is. Trapped in a time warp and reeling from … Continue reading →

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