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…
Category: Cuban Culture
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…
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…
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…
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…
Spanish and English Lyrics to Guantanamera
Spanish & English Lyrics to Guantanamera Cuban Folk Song – You might need them Guantanamera? If you are planning a trip to Cuba, there is a song that you will hear all over the island, sung by young and old alike, you probably have sung the song yourself and, if you don’t speak Spanish, you…