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  • The Costco of Cuba

    Another shred of progress has been bestowed upon the residents of Havana. It is not so large in the grand scheme of things, but it does make day-to-day life just a tad bit easier. The very first bulk goods store has opened in Cuba. This means Cubans can buy items in larger amounts (think Costco… Read more

  • Au Revoir, Tim Cole!

    Au Revoir, Tim Cole!

    It’s the end of an era for British Ambassador to Cuba. Tim Cole has done his 4 years of duties, and is moving on. He’s leaving Cuba just as things start to get really interesting, but has served under a most pivotal moment in history for the island nation.  I’m posting this essay because it’s… Read more

  • Cult Hero

    “With Cult Hero, I wanted to draw attention to the saturation that causes the image of Martí to be repeated everywhere. I do not think we need it in every workplace, in every block for the need to remember. I do not need to see the bust everywhere to think about it; and seeing it… Read more

  • Hello Commercial Flights to Cuba!

    In honor of this mornings epic Flight 387 Jetblue, from Ft Lauderdale (Florida) to Santa Clara (Cuba)… Kudos to the first commercial flight in over 50 years! Here’s a cheat sheet of upcoming flight routes: Flights to Cuba from the U.S. JetBlue – All flights originate in Fort Lauderdale (FLL) • Beginning Aug. 31: Three… Read more

  • MC & ATM’s for Americans in Cuba?

    Rumour mill says, MasterCard is now allowed in Cuba? It seems lots of American friends keep telling me MasterCard can be used in Cuba now. This is partly correct, and partly incorrect. Here is the real deal. Are you willing to change Banks? For those that remember, last year, a Florida-based bank named Stonegate rose… Read more

  • Photo of the Day: US Embassy

    US Embassy, Havana (June 2016) Photo: By recent visitor, Futura2000 Read more