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5 Reasons to Go to Cuba…Make 2020 Your Year!

January 19, 2020 Cuba, solo travel, Worldwide Destinations Comments are off
Yes, Cuba has old cars. But here are many more reasons to visit the country!

“Don’t even try to understand Cuba,” advised our group leader, Liliana Rhoades, who was born in Cuba. “Changes are a response to what is happening. Right now.” Cuba is clearly always on the verge of something else that needs...

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The “Miracle Grave” in Havana at Colón Cemetery

January 12, 2020 Cuba, Worldwide Destinations Comments are off
The "miracle grave" in Havana is in Colon Cemetery.

When I decided I must visit the Colón Cemetery (Cementerio de Cristóbal Colón ) during my Cuba trip, I had no idea there was a “miracle grave” in Havana. I was more focused on the fact that it’s huge–over...

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An American in Cuba: Restrictions, But Worth It! (Don’t Delay…)

January 5, 2020 Cuba Comments are off
For an American in Cuba, the old cars are a highlight. Then you realize, they're everywhere!!

I’ll say it upfront: Being an American in Cuba is frustrating. There’s so much to see, so much to learn, so much to understand. You get to watch visitors from other countries explore as they like, while you’re constrained...

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Cuba Travel Update-June 2017…How will the new plan impact American travelers?

June 20, 2017 Cuba, Travel Planning, Worldwide Destinations Comments are off
Cuba Travel Update-June 2017: Most people first think of the cars when they consider a trip to Cuba. But parts are hard to come by these days. (Photo credit: Pixabay CC0 by PeterKraayvanger)

Cuba Travel Update-June 2017 On June 16, Donald Trump announced his administration’s plans to increase regulation for American travel to Cuba. Calling independent travel to Cuba “illegal,” Trump will reinstate and strengthen former restrictions on how U.S. citizens can...

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Cuba: Get There NOW!

March 28, 2017 Cuba, Travel Planning, Worldwide Destinations Comments are off
may now be on hold for Americans. (Photo credit: Pixabay CC0 by maxos_dim)

Cuba! That mysterious country known for its cigars and cars. First there was a revolution. Then a little event called “The Bay of Pigs.” Plus a couple of brothers with the last name of Castro, and some hard-ass guy,...

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Worth 1,000 Words…

A labyrinth can reset our mind and intention. Can we do the same with how we travel? (Photo by Suzanne Ball)
Flower Vendor at sSeattle Pike Place Market
Seattle’s Pike Place Market is one of the nation’s treasures. (Photo by Suzanne Ball)
The World's Largest Rocking Chair in Casey, Illinois.
Going to Seattle? Of course you'll want to visit the Space Needle. Fresh from a renovation, here's what to know!
"Becoming Human" by Christian Ristow welcomes you to Meow Wolf.The flower-sniffing robot is 30 feet tell. (Photo by Suzanne Ball)
A "young man" of 70+ years leads the band in Santa Clara. (Photo by Suzanne Ball)
Sandia Peak Tram was a challenge to build.
After your selfie at The Bean, visit one of the Chicago food halls!
The passage to the stadium was once covered entirely by a stone arch roof. Today, only one section remains. It's easy to imagine how athletes felt as they ran down the narrow entry into the stadium
The wooden roof is what burned on 15 April 2019, taking the spire with it. When it was built, Notre Dame Cathedral required 52 acres of forest to complete the roof.
Loretto Chapel, Santa Fe, NM: The Mysterious and Miraculous Staircase
Better to see something once than hear about it a thousand times..
Solo travel doesn't really have many downsides
Unclaimed Baggage Center is easy to find in Scottsboro, AL.
Milwaukee Art Museum: Architect Santiago Calatrava designed MOM to resemble a ship. Given its location on the Lake Michigan waterfront, his idea was brilliant. (Photo credit: Suzanne Ball. All rights reserved.)
Peace solo travel by eating at a nice restaurant
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The Acropolis in Athens awaits!
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