Until the Victory, Always
I meet Rafael in the Plaza Mayor of Trinidad. Sitting on a bench in the shade, toting a cowboy hat, … Continue reading Until the Victory, Always
Life in the Casas of Cuba
Charming hosts. Comfy accommodation. Colorful decor. Fruit platters. Rich coffee. Conversations over rum. Tiny birds in wicker cages. These are … Continue reading Life in the Casas of Cuba
The Island that Resisted
After perusing the streets of Havana for an hour, we find our car. It is a pink 1956 Ford Thunderbird … Continue reading The Island that Resisted
My Letter from Cuba
I am pushing a pastel, blue-tinted 1956 Chevy Plymouth through the streets of Havana. To my right I am flanked … Continue reading My Letter from Cuba
The Sights, Sounds, and Stingers of Amazonia
I lathered all my exposed skin with insect repellent before my canoe ride deep into the Amazon. It didn’t matter. … Continue reading The Sights, Sounds, and Stingers of Amazonia
Baños: The Adventurer’s Paradise
Anyone who knows a smattering of Spanish knows the word “baños”. Whether from high school classes, or from ordering too many … Continue reading Baños: The Adventurer’s Paradise
Old Friends & New Beginnings: Onward to South America
In almost a year of solo travel, I have met an array of fascinating people. Artists, intellectuals, creators, and vagabonds. … Continue reading Old Friends & New Beginnings: Onward to South America
