In November 2016 I took advantage of the easing of U.S. travel restrictions to Cuba and spent a week exploring the Caribbean island. I visited Santa Clara, Havana, Cienfuegos and Trinidad, encountering beautiful culture and scenery, plus a wildly different standard of development and daily life than I’m used to.
Here are some scenes from that trip that capture what makes traveling to Cuba such an adventure.
Planning a Trip to Cuba: Your Questions Answered
Here’s a shot from Trinidad, Cuba, and the steps I took to put together to turn a kind of blah pic into a pretty nice sunset image:
You can play with this slider to see the before and after:
Conde Nast Traveler – February 2017 || Need a backdrop for that Valentine’s ‘gram? Find a love wall.
What is a love wall? Exactly what it sounds like—an expression of love captured on the facade of a building, structure, or public space. Sometimes these walls are impromptu, like New York’s “Subway Therapy” wall comprised of emotive post-it notes that popped up temporarily after the 2016 election. Others are more, well, set in stone.
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Published May 26, 2015 on Fodors.com || With gas prices predicted to remain at travel-tempting lows, 2015 is destined to be the summer of the road trip. Around the country, new additions are spicing up classic routes, and important anniversaries are being celebrated along dedicated drives. Add in a few itineraries inspired by summer blockbusters, and you’ve got ten exciting and affordable options for a memorable summer road trip vacation. Pack up the trunk, prep your music playlists, and get ready to explore America. Read more…
Going to Iceland? Do not forget your camera. This is one of the most photogenic countries out there, with stunning volcanic landscapes, epic waterfalls, colorful houses, geysers, wildlife and more.
Here are some photos from my trips to Iceland that capture why this is one of my favorite places to travel.
