Travel off the beaten track and experience

Cuba is split into two: The Occident and The Orient. Most people will go to the Occident, such as Havana, Vinales, Varadero, or Trinidad , but what people don’t know is the other side of the island is an exact replica, BUT BETTER. I’m here to show you 6 Destinations That Are Cuba: Off The Beaten Path 1. Cuba Off The Beaten Path-Santiago de Cuba Birthplace Of Cuba This city was so amazing it needed its own blog post. Read more about it here . 2. Cuba Off The Beaten Path – Holguin City Of Parks Everyone describes Havana as a city stuck in time , but that’s because they’ve never been to Holguin. While Havana actually isn’t stuck in time, it’s deteriorating with time, Holguin is perfectly preserved from the 50’s with fresh paint on the exteriors, ice cream parlors on every corner, and a fresh breeze from the sea cooling the hot Cuban air. Holguin is named after...

See the full article, gallery, and videos on GeoChic.com That’s the thing about Cuba — it’s a living time capsule where romance prevails and there’s a general appreciation and respect for each other. By Alyssa Ramos via GeoChic.com Fierce notes from a rusted trumpet wail and dance through the dry, salty Havana air that whirls along the Malecón at sunset. The trumpet player with his frayed fedora hat and cotton pants is one of the only people sitting on the stone wall by himself, but the love he has for his country is enough to fill his heart. The seemingly endless, curving stone wall that separates the pronounced city of Havana from the daunting ocean waters below it is populated with lovers, friends, and family who gather each night to talk casually over some cervezas, and enjoy time with each other. No cell phones, no internet, just each other. Because in Cuba, that’s what matters the most, just like in the good old days. via GeoChic.com That’s the thing about Cuba — it’s a...