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Traveling to Cuba in 2025
Traveling to Cuba from the US is something that can be confusing as the policies and procedures change frequently. In 2025, it is discouraged, but still technically possible to travel to Cuba from or through the US if you follow some specific parameters. Americans traveling to Cuba from or through the US for tourism are not allowed. Americans are also prohibited from engaging with businesses owned by or affiliated with the Cuban military, highlighting the U.S. government’s regulations on travel and commerce concerning Cuba. There are, however, 13 reasons that travel to Cuba from or through the US is permitted. When planning to visit Cuba, it’s crucial to understand the…
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No Hielo – A Cuba Travel Tale
I blame Hemingway. And my love for sweet, fruity cocktails. Picture it: Cuba, 2018, a bar that shall remain nameless (but touts a connection to Ernest himself), and daiquiris. I love me some daiquiris! What’s the first rule of international travel? Don’t drink the water. This is a story of how ice is (shockingly) made from, you guessed it, water. Ice is not your friend in Cuba. Cocktails in Cuba Three friends walk into a Havana bar, where they’re promptly and blatantly ignored by the bartender for a solid 20 minutes. Unbeknownst to each other, each of the friends is thinking how ridiculous the wait is and that maybe they…
