Five weeks in Cuba is way TOO LONG for independent travelers like us!! It might be OK for the package tourist looking to relax on the beach, but for somebody on a tight budget that’s seeking an authentic Cuban experience it can be really frustrating… for Cuba is a country of contrasts.
As a socialist system, [...]

The flight from St.Martin to Kingston was short, yet it felt like we had traveled a long way. Jamaica is a lot poorer than its Caribbean cousin and its neglected capital shows it. Most tourists stay in luxury resorts on the north coast, so very little money filters down to the rest of the country. [...]