The life and times of Ernest Hemingway and his time in Cuba Ernest Hemingway (1899-1961) was an American novelist and short-story writer who is considered one of the most influential and celebrated authors of the 20th century. He is best known for his distinctive writing style, characterized by minimalistic and straightforward prose, as well as…
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Vacations in Cuba – Is Cuba a Great place for a Vacation?
Is Cuba Really a Great Place for a Holiday? Cuba can be a great destination for a vacation, offering a unique blend of history, culture, and natural beauty. Here are some factors to consider when deciding if Cuba is a good fit for your vacation: Rich Culture: Cuba has a vibrant and distinct culture with…
US embargo on Cuba? They Aint Listening!
UN General Assembly rebukes US embargo on Cuba Resolution condemning embargo on Cuba passes 185-2, marking the 30th time the UN has rebuked the decades-old US policy. The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has delivered a strong rebuke of the United States embargo on Cuba, which Havana has demanded be lifted amid an economic crisis on…
Antequera Exhibition Cuban War of Independence – Cuban History
Antequera Cuban War Exhibition and Art Gallery Antequera, Spain hosts an exhibition on the Cuban Civil War I live a 20-minute drive from my home in the Andalucian countryside to the city of Antequera. There are lots to see and do there. On the website for the city attractions, I noticed several exhibitions; one was…
Properties for Sale Cuba Link Partners
New Links Partners for our Cuban Properties Website Link Partners; are links necessary? Linking one website, web page or Social Media account from one company to another is a good thing. Firstly; links, if done correctly, enhance the chances of websites, blogs and social media to be found on the SERPs (Search Engine Results Pages)…
Floating Fishermen of Havana Cuba – A Slice of Good luck
Floating Fishermen catching fish off the Malecòn in Havana Floating Fishermen Video on Youtube I am a constant watcher of Youtube videos. Most of the time, it’s for food recipes. I spend too much time watching food videos but, I like to learn something new. I was thinking about this Properties for Sale Cuba blog…
Papà Doble Daiquiri | Hemingway’s Favorite Daiquiri
The Cocktail King Of Cuba: The Man Who Invented Hemingway’s Favorite Daiquiri Daiquiri: Did Ernest Hemingway invent it? The simple answer is; no! But he did invent the Hemingway Daiquiri. The best story I heard, in reference to this cocktail, goes like this: Hilary Hemingway, Ernest Hemingway’s niece, explains: “In the early 1930s, Hemingway went…
Cuba News from the BBC | What’s happening on Cuba From the BBC Website
BBC COVERING ALL THINGS CUBA – THIS CAN’T REALLY BE A BAD THING? BBC Cuba News – Auntie Beeb with the information you need Writing blogs is a great pastime. The problem is finding relevant information and, more importantly, interesting information is the hardest part. There are many sources to choose from but, in this…
Cuba News – Cuba will allow foreign investment
Cuba News – As the food crisis persists Cuba is allowing some forms of foreign investment in the wholesale and retail sectors According to the Miami Herald online, as the food crisis deepens, the junta are set to allow foreign investment As we are all aware, it has been almost 60 years since Fidel Castro…
Places to Visit in Havana Cuba – Sloppy Joe’s Bar Old Havana
Sloppy Joe’s is associated with at least one legendary hell-raiser – Ernest “Papa” Hemingway Where to visit Havana Cuba I am a great fan of the writer and all-around rogue, Ernest “Papa” Hemingway and I have read his books, seen the films and gathered plenty of stories about this larger-than-life character. Hemingway was a great…