For over 50 years those living in the United States and Cuba have not been able to travel to the one another's country. There is now the exciting possibility that the U.S. will completely remove the embargo it has had on Cuba since 1961. While it may be intimidating going to another country, Cuba is not one you should shy from! If you take a trip to Cuba, there are a few things you may quickly discover, such as...
1. Old-style cars are everywhere!
While this may not have been their choice originally, it's still charming to see an abundance of cars we rarely see anymore back in the U.S.
2. Cubans love to salsa, and they do it extremely well.
Like swoop in when your dance partner is lacking in dancing skills good. The locals are more than happy to dance with you and help guide you along.
3. Cubans love to eat food, and lots of it.
Beef, chicken, and seafood tend to dominate most meals. Would it really be a meal without rice and beans as well??
4. It's hard to not be entertained while visiting.
It's hard to be bored when you can play with tree rats and conch shells. (Yes, tree rats are a thing and they're great!)
5. Cubans make the best cigars.
And they look pretty good while smoking them. Even if you're not a smoker, they're mild and nice enough to try even once!
6. Cuba is more than its beaches.
The farmland is beautiful! And if you're lucky you may find yourself eating at restaurants that organically grow their own produce.
And besides all these amazing aspects of the country, there is so much culture and history to learn about! Cuban history is a lot of our history as well. It is always nice seeing history in another country's perspective, because it broadens our understanding of the world around us.
