Cuba history
The recorded history of Cuba began on 28 October 1492, when Christopher Columbus sighted the island during his first voyage of discovery and claimed it for Spain. (This is still not certain and is an unresolved topic.)The island had been inhabited by Amerindian peoples known as the TaÃno and Ciboney whose ancestors had come from South America several centuries before. The TaÃno were farmers and the Ciboney (also written Siboney neo-Taino nations) were both farmers and hunter-gatherers; some have suggested that copper trade was significant and mainland artifacts have been found in proximal Taino cultures. The coast of Cuba was fully mapped by Sebastián de Ocampo in 1511, and in that year...
Cuba society
Historically, Cuba has had some of the highest rates of education and literacy in Latin America, both before and after the revolution. All education is free to Cuban citizens including university education. Private educational institutions are not permitted. School attendance is compulsory from ages six to sixteen and all students, regardless of age or gender, wear school uniforms with the color denoting grade level. Primary education lasts for six years, secondary education is divided into basic and pre-university education. Higher education is provided by universities, higher institutes, higher pedagogical institutes, and higher polytechnic institutes. The Cuban Ministry of Higher Education also...
Religion in Cuba
Cuba has a multitude of faiths reflecting the island’s diverse cultural elements. Catholicism, which was brought to the island by Spanish colonialists at the beginning of the 16th century, is the most prevalent professed faith. After the revolution, Cuba became an officially atheistic state and restricted religious practice. Since 1991, restrictions have been eased and, according to the National Catholic Observer, direct challenges by state institutions to the right to religion have all but disappeared, though the church still faces restrictions of written and electronic communication, and can only accept donations from state-approved funding sources.[46] The Roman Catholic Church is made up...
Have you ever wanted to fly RC airplanes?
Flying rc airplanes and helicopters has become a hugely popular pastime in recent years, and more and more people are discovering the hobby all around the world. The letters RC stand for radio control, and refer to anything that is controlled by radio signals that are sent out from a transmitter to a receiver located inside the model. You'll often see rc referred to as 'remote control' but this is technically incorrect. Radio control is the correct term. In past years, RC airplanes and helicopters have been relatively expensive to buy, and you had to have a fair amount of model building knowledge to know how to assemble a kit from plans, not to mention knowing how to install and set up the radio...
For those of you who came to age during the 1960's, you probably vividly remember where you were when JFK was shot. For those of you who are cigar lovers, you probably vividly remember where you were when he made Cuban Cigars illegal. For over four decades, cigar smokers of America have been left without the ability to procure what's reputed to be the finest smokes on the market; they've been left empty -handed like a child who lost a favorite toy, a very luxurious, flavorful toy, in a neighbor's backyard. This has placed cigar lovers in perpetual wonderment, asking why they are missing out on one of life's greatest pleasures. The History Bent on a legacy of close economic and geographical relations...
A Tourist Guide To New England
New England is a beautiful part of the USA with both rural and urban areas. The region has a vast history that can be seen and felt within its traditional villages and impressive metropolis areas. The areas beaches are natural and rugged in appearance and the architecture portrays the revolutionary history. New England is comprised of the states of Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont. Travelling There Flying is an easy option as Boston's Logan International Airport receives flights from all over the world. If you are traveling from within the USA then the rail service would be a suitable option. This runs from Boston along the east coast as well as inland...
The Havanese, Dog of Cuba
It seems that every country has its own history when it comes to dogs and which dogs become the particular dog which has flourished in that country. Cuba is no exception, for it is the native country of the Havanese. Although the Havanese most probably originated with the Spanish settlers of Cuba many centuries ago as descendants of the Bichon Barbichon of Southern Spain , it became apparent after many years of development that the dog was destined to become a unique breed. Because at first there seemed to be many of these little toy dogs that carried a distinctive coat color of a deep brown similar in color to that of the cigar, it is theorized that the name "Havanese" came from the name "Havana...
The Ethnic Melting Pot
America has long been known as an ethnic ‘melting pot’ in which individuals of all nations have melted into a new race of men. The country has compared to a big pot of soup which had bits of flavour from each different culture. In time they all blended together forming a new unique flavour. The basic ‘ingredients’ of this American mixture were immigrants who came to America from virtually every country in the world. Europe began sending colonists in the early 17th century but the massive immigration took place in the period from 1880 to 1920 when tens of millions of Europeans entered the United States. Black Americans, the largest ethnic minority in the country, were brought...
Flying rc airplanes and helicopters has become a hugely popular pastime in recent years, and more and more people are discovering the hobby on a global scale.The letters RC stand for radio control, and refer to anything that is controlled by radio signals that are sent out from a transmitter to a receiver.You'll often see rc referred to as 'remote control' but this is technically incorrect. Radio control is the correct term.RC airplanes and (especially) rc helicopters have traditionally been expensive to buy, and you had to have a fair amount of model-building knowledge to know how to assemble a kit from plans, not to mention knowing how to install the radio control gear properly and of course the...
L.A. has a lot to offer. The City of Angels is always on-the-go and seemingly driven by glitz and glamour. And if you're willing to fight the traffic, you'll find some of the world's best restaurants, shopping and attractions - from studio tours to museums, from beaches to piers.L.A. is the epitome of big, bold and beautiful - and most of the hobbies in this town hover around "the scene". So, if you've had your share of the beach, head inland to tour the star-studded Sunset Boulevard or Melrose Avenue - and keep your eyes out! Since the restaurants and bars drive the social hustle n' bustle, you'd better allow yourself that afternoon power-nap if you want to keep up with the cool kids.Remember: the...
All About Los Angeles Restaurants
L.A. has a lot to offer. The City of Angels is always on-the-go and seemingly driven by glitz and glamour. And if you're willing to fight the traffic, you'll find some of the world's best restaurants, shopping and attractions - from studio tours to museums, from beaches to piers.L.A. is the epitome of big, bold and beautiful - and most of the hobbies in this town hover around "the scene". So, if you've had your share of the beach, head inland to tour the star-studded Sunset Boulevard or Melrose Avenue - and keep your eyes out! Since the restaurants and bars drive the social hustle n' bustle, you'd better allow yourself that afternoon power-nap if you want to keep up with the cool kids.Remember: the...
I am sitting here at one of the most famous hotels in all of Havana, after I just withdrew Can$250 (200 CUC, Pesos Convertibles) from my Mastercard. No big deal, you say..... Until you realize that the average Cuban makes between US8 and US30, not an hour, not a day, but for a whole month...
Some people never learn.On August 16th, in the EzineArticles.com's entry "Hey, I was only kidding!: Crossing the Line in Miami," it was reported how a stand-up comic made a dangerous mistake joking about the Cuban exile community's short fuse when it comes to questioning their interepretation of the "American Way." The response that night was nothing compared to what happened last night.Last night at the MiamiVision Comedy Club, he was attacked by an angry mob who didn't find him very funny at all. What began as a luke warm reception to some well-worn jokes in the sparsly filled club on the outskirts of Little Havana, quickly turned into a mob scene when the comic tried to get topical. Hours earlier...
National Guard Needed for Illegal Immigration...
Some people believe that there is more behind the legal immigration and illegal alien protests, boycotts, rallies and demonstrations. In fact since they were conducted on May Day, which is a Communist holiday some attribute this to the possibility that Cuba's Fidel Castro and even perhaps the President of Venezuela are behind some of these protests either financially or organizationally.Whether or not this is true may be beside the point, because if in the future the Venezuelan President decides to arm insurgents into the United States of America who pose as illegal aliens we could have a major problem and just like the MS 13 gangs, drug dealers and criminals we need protection against these...
Designer Hurricanes Spinning The Wrong...
Is it possible to start a hurricane, which spans the opposite direction in order to stop a hurricane from forming? Or would the energy being created merely disrupt the hurricane formation only to allow it to join forces later and cause an even bigger hurricane?Now, before all the scientists and weather meteorologists jump all over my scenario; I would like to point out that with high-energy lasers and large directional sound beams we may be able to start a circular rotation of wind sufficient enough to cause a hurricane like mini-tropical depression. Ah so now I have your interest?The United States Air Force is working on ways to control the weather and has a future roadmap of; Controlling the...
Cuba - A Taste of Havana
Decaying paint-peeled buildings skirt the mayhem of the city's once grand avenues and plazas, all the way into Centro Habana. Tiny Russian Ladas scamper past enormous American Fords, Chevy's and Cadillac's of the 1950's. Dueling horns blast as cabbies weave their latest shipment of gringos between rickety bicycles, plodding horses, tottering carts, and steaming food stalls. Amongst it all, the eclectic Havanians, hustle, bustle, linger and loiter through another day of post-Revolution life.Sweeping around a corner, you'll see rusty farmers aboard their hobbling donkeys amble past elderly rocking chair gossips, fanning themselves under oppressive midday heat. Sassy young chicas in electric spandex...
Hello from Cuba (8) - Bicycle Rides, Camellos,...
After picking up the bicycle on Thursday, I finally took my first ride on Friday afternoon through the beautiful residential area of Vedado. We had had a tropical downpour in the early afternoon, so the streets were a bit wet and it was about 4 pm or so by the time I got out. Of course, by that time, rush hour traffic had already started and there were thousands of people in the street, waiting for buses. The bicycle was a pretty new mountain bike, but it seems that all the gears and derailleurs were totally screwed up and I constantly had problems with the chain. 2 of the 3 chainrings in the front didn''t work at all and I had a pretty hard time getting along with the bike.But even more so than the...
Hello from Cuba (10) - A Country Excursion
After my walk through the Vedado neighbourhood, my friend Pedro came to pick me up since I had suggested a little excursion with a rental car to get to know the countryside. His wife and sister-in-law unfortunately coulnd't make it since their cousin was coming to town. La Habana can feel a little claustrophobic since the transportation options are limited and even a basic taxi ride to the Eastern Beaches (Playas del Este) is quite costly.And it's also nice to get away from the city, which can get rather congested and contaminated with car exhaust fumes from all the old vehicles. I can't imagine what the air must be like here in the summer when it is 35, 40 degrees Celsius with 80, 90 percent...
International Living: 3 Great Places to Live...
Ever dreamed of owning a foreign vacation home, living or retiring in an exotic land? You're not alone. An ever increasing number of Americans and Europeans are being lured abroad by a lower cost of living and higher quality of life. Some are returning to their ancestral countries or to places where they once vacationed, worked or studied. Others are being enticed by generous retiree perks and attractive tax incentives. Outside of reading about it, you probably have never given the notion any serious thought. These three beautiful and affordable slices of paradise could change your mind.NOVA SCOTIA: THE HIDDEN GEMNot all expatriate destinations are created equal. If you're on a budget, tired of...
Living and Retiring Abroad: How about Nova...
Many of us dream of relocating to another country, perhaps to enjoy warmer weather, perhaps to experience a slower-paced lifestyle, perhaps because of a job transfer, or maybe simply because we are intrigued by a certain element of adventure and curiosity.While moving to another country may sound like an exciting proposition, it is a very serious decision with major ramificiations, and there are many factors to take into account in making this decision.I had a chance to talk with Phillip Townsend, author of the e-Book, Passport to Canada: The Complete Guide to Living & Retiring in Nova Scotia, and special e-Reports of living and retiring in Panama, the Caribbean and Cuba. For more information, visit...
Wicked Wilma Cremes Cuba
Twelve hours before Super Hurricane Wilma made he first landfall in Cozumel and 100,000 people in Western Cuba had already evacuated. Flooding Cuba via Hurricane Wilma seemed to have been something those living in Western Cuba took seriously. Hurricane Wilma will continue and as it slows over the Yucatan any land within 400 nautical miles will receive a deluge of Floods and deaths will rise. Over 250,000 additional people are going to evacuate the most western areas of the island.Killer Hurricane Wilma had already flooded many parts of Belize, Yucatan Peninsula and Western Cuba prior to landfall. She killed some 13 people before she hit Mexico. Her winds were over 150 mph before the strike on the...
Every woman can think back to her childhood and reminisce about her favorite baby dolls. Perhaps her most treasured dolls were popular dolls with ever-changing outfits and accessories, dolls that had long tresses that could be brushed, or collectible porcelain dolls handed down for generations and displayed in a special case or on a special shelf. These treasured memories are the reason that collectible dolls are so popular today. Today's collectible dolls aren't necessarily antique dolls; more often, they're contemporary dolls that are, in essence, artist dolls - collectible dolls in limited editions that are carefully crafted by artists. Some of the most popular and treasured collectible dolls...
All About Los Angeles Restaurants
L.A. has a lot to offer. The City of Angels is always on-the-go and seemingly driven by glitz and glamour. And if you're willing to fight the traffic, you'll find some of the world's best restaurants, shopping and attractions - from studio tours to museums, from beaches to piers.L.A. is the epitome of big, bold and beautiful - and most of the hobbies in this town hover around "the scene". So, if you've had your share of the beach, head inland to tour the star-studded Sunset Boulevard or Melrose Avenue - and keep your eyes out! Since the restaurants and bars drive the social hustle n' bustle, you'd better allow yourself that afternoon power-nap if you want to keep up with the cool kids.Remember: the...
Everytime you turn on the news you hear about a violent crime. No wonder so many single mothers are hesitant to travel alone with their children. They fear for their safety.I'm a single mom. Yet I love to take long road trips across the United States with my son. And having traveled so often over the past few years, I've developed a few safety tips that my son and I always follow. If you're a single mom, these tips should work for you and your family, too. Here they are:JOIN AN AUTO CLUBPrior to leaving on your trip, join an auto club. Get on line and type in "Auto Clubs" at a good search engine, like to find one.Auto Club memberships offer tow service, gas delivery, jump starts, and...
Orlando Restaurants
Orlando is a popular vacation spot located in the heart of Central Florida. It is considered as the sixth largest city in Florida and is also the largest inland city. The city of Orlando welcomes approximately 52 million tourists every year due to the various attractions it has to offer. Amongst the innumerable tourist attractions, the main reason that draws a huge crowd to this city is the presence of Walt Disney World. Along with various theme parks that offer legendary rides and characters, Walt Disney World also comprises of wonderful restaurants and fabulous lodgings with breathtaking scenery. Orlando has numerous restaurants ranging from fast food joints for kids to more sophisticated ones...
The Dominican Republic: Cigar Country
Cuba may seem like the country to which the cigar industry belongs, with citizens stopping just short of saluting a Havana Sun Grown instead of a flag. However, Cuba is not the only country with this distinction; it's not the sole place on an atlas known for putting cigars on the map. Lying east of Cuba is another nation known to be smoking hot when it comes to the world of cigars: The Dominican Republic. The Dominican Republic, fittingly discovered by Mr. Cigar himself, Christopher Columbus, is the largest producer of cigars in the entire world, making it known as "Cigar Country" and leaving stogie lovers everywhere to search for their passports, book their flights, and come to a place that...
Nobody despises communism more than I, but the other day I wondered out loud why the U.S. does not consider opening normalized trade with the tiny island nation of Cuba. The fellow sitting next to me furrowed his brow as if I had said something obscene and hissed, "hey, in case you haven't noticed, Cuba is Communist." I responded that in case he hadn't noticed, "so is China and Vietnam" (with both of whom we are now positioning ourselves for permanent normal trade relations). I also added that since we were in the process of opening up relations with our new "friend" in the Mideast, Libya, perhaps it was time we consider the matter of Cuba. Indeed, as Fidel Castro begins his journey into the...
Thinking About A Vacation in Jamaica?
Today, Norm Goldman, Editor of and is delighted to have as a guest well- known author and travel writer, Christopher P. Baker.Christopher is an expert on Cuba and Jamaica, as well as other venues in the Caribbean and Latin America.Christopher was named Travel Journalist Of The Year by the Jamaica Tourist Board in 1998. He is here to discuss with us Jamaica.Good Day Christopher and thank you for accepting our invitation to be interviewed.NORM:Please tell our readers something about yourself, your expertise and the books you have authored.Christopher:I grew up and was educated in England, where I began my international travels while studying geography at university. After settling in California in...
Yesterday morning I had arranged to meet one of the women from the from the university, a very nice lady in her late 50s, who agreed to show me around the Vedado area and take me through some local markets.Vedado is a beautiful residential neighbourhood with many mansions and villas dating back maybe 80 to 100 years or so. Before the revolution it was the neighbourhood where all the doctors, lawyers and business people lived, most of whom emigrated around the time of the Revolution. (Business people and professionals were expropriated as part of the Communist reorganization after the Revolution, as a result hundreds of thousands emigrated to the US, where there are substantial counter-revolutionary...
US Travel to Cuba - A Guide for American Travel...
Are you an American wondering how or if you can legally visitCuba? Join the hundreds of thousands of Americans who have experienced the thrills of visiting this exciting and exotic destination legally.Americans can travel to Cuba legally if they are a Cuban American, politician, journalist or if you have a research project that is about Cuba. Others including students,religious groups and humanitarians can apply for a license from the U.S. Treasury Department Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC...
Castro Consigns Cuban Concerns to Raul to...
Fidel Castro is having surgery and getting up in years and has assigned Cuban concerns to his Brother Raul for now. Fidel Castro is 80 some years old now and has been in charge of Cuba since the revolution in 1959. Fidel Castro announced this passing of torch at least temporarily in Havana recently. But is this temporary or an end of an Era?Will Fidel Castro survive his complicated surgery procedures? Will this temporary relinquishing of power become a permanent issue? Cuba is known in Central and South America for very good medical expertise. Raul is currently the Vice President, Defense Minister and second in charge of the party. Raul is 75 years old. Fidel Castro has had an incredible run as the...
H1ghlanders Poems
MoonbeamsA delicate moonbeam, dancing high, atop the star filled sky, filters down to crimson brook, where once we use to fly. Where night flight dancing filled the air, a bustling brook of fun, where hearty revelry and feasting time, was had by everyone.We would dance the night, upon the flopper trees, majestic looking frame, fly the night airs bristling winds, hard task to conquer and tame. Spiral into the silent brook, to ride on the mermaids backs, to swim through reed and lilac, and chase through rocky cracks.We would race the lively glow-worm, like the jockeys of long ago, picnic among the josiper plants, swaying to and fro. Till morning dewdrops, filled the air, glistening in the...
Barcelona is the capital of Catalunya, one of the richest and most fiercely independent regions in Spain. Catalan people speak their own language and many do not believe themselves to be Spanish. The golden age of Catalunya was around the twelfth to fourteenth centuries, when Barcelona was the centre of the great seafaring empire of Aragon. In addition to Barcelona, Catalunya is made up of the cities of Lleida, Girona and Tarragona, and the long Costa Brava, stretching from the French border to Valencia. Barcelona has become a real tourist trap for the fantastic mixture of activities on offer there. Its coastal location attracts sun worshipers who enjoy the beach front resorts along the coast, as...
Banning Books in Miami: It's no Laughing Matter
Some people never learn.On August 16th, in the EzineArticles.com's entry "Hey, I was only kidding!: Crossing the Line in Miami," it was reported how a stand-up comic made a dangerous mistake joking about the Cuban exile community's short fuse when it comes to questioning their interepretation of the "American Way." The response that night was nothing compared to what happened last night.Last night at the MiamiVision Comedy Club, he was attacked by an angry mob who didn't find him very funny at all. What began as a luke warm reception to some well-worn jokes in the sparsly filled club on the outskirts of Little Havana, quickly turned into a mob scene when the comic tried to get topical. Hours earlier...
Thinking About A Vacation in Jamaica?
Today, Norm Goldman, Editor of and is delighted to have as a guest well- known author and travel writer, Christopher P. Baker.Christopher is an expert on Cuba and Jamaica, as well as other venues in the Caribbean and Latin America.Christopher was named Travel Journalist Of The Year by the Jamaica Tourist Board in 1998. He is here to discuss with us Jamaica.Good Day Christopher and thank you for accepting our invitation to be interviewed.NORM:Please tell our readers something about yourself, your expertise and the books you have authored.Christopher:I grew up and was educated in England, where I began my international travels while studying geography at university. After settling in California in...
White Sand And Golden Tan: Welcome To Miami -...
Modern-day Miami is the idyllic vacation destination for most Americans as it is a balanced blend of urban and tropical, a resort locale on one hand with all the big city trimmings of a booming economy on the other. Small cafes and art deco bars of Miami Beach exist alongside the megaclubs and skyrise hotels of Downtown's Financial District. Somewhere in between, the Biscayne Bay Aquatic Preserve provides exciting sea adventures for the whole family and the Port of Miami supplies access to the Florida Keys and the Bahamas by way of major cruise ship. Cosmopolitan Chic: a Global Retreat Finding airfare to Miami from any destination worldwide has become easy since Miami has positioned itself on the...
John F. Kennedy, the Charismatic US President...
I was overwhelmed often by then US President John F. Kennedy for his charismatic leadership and his eternal love for peace.As the 35th President of the United States, he served from 1961 until his assassination in 1963.Though he was from a politically prominent Irish-American Kennedy family, he was so down to earth and considered an icon of American liberalism.His bravery and heroism well reflected during World War II by rescuing a fellow sailor in the South Pacific.He was elected as the US President in 1960, in one of the closest elections in history after he served in his home state of Massachusetts as both a member of the House of Representatives and Senate.His inaugural address on Friday...
Iraq Has Illegal Aliens Too; Insurgents from...
United States of America is not the only country with a problem with its illegal immigration or illegal aliens. Although in the U.S. we have people coming over the U.S. Mexican border who are drug dealers, possible international terrorists, MS 13 gang members and criminals, we must also consider what they are up to.There are currently 24 million illegal aliens in the United States of America and not all come from MEXICO in fact 40 percent of the illegal aliens in our Nation come from other countries; such as China. And when we catch Chinese illegal immigrants we cannot take them back because China does not want them and really the cost to ship someone half way around the world should not be the US...
It seems that every country has its own history when it comes to dogs and which dogs become the particular dog which has flourished in that country. Cuba is no exception, for it is the native country of the Havanese. Although the Havanese most probably originated with the Spanish settlers of Cuba many centuries ago as descendants of the Bichon Barbichon of Southern Spain , it became apparent after many years of development that the dog was destined to become a unique breed. Because at first there seemed to be many of these little toy dogs that carried a distinctive coat color of a deep brown similar in color to that of the cigar, it is theorized that the name "Havanese" came from the name "Havana...
US Should Not Continue Tightening the Economic...
The US government is one of the three countries in the world that have initiated and maintained the Cuba blockage. Specifically, only US, Israel and Uzbekistan are the rejecting the voice of the United Nations General Assembly to seize this type of trade treatment. More cases appear every year in the news regarding the US embargo consequences on the lives of millions of Cubans. Food, medicine and other important supplies are withheld from the citizens of this island due to its political history and recent communist upheaval that led Fidel Castro in power. But although the General Assembly of the United Nations approved a resolution, condemning the economic blockade that the US has applied to Cuba...
Hello from Cuba (8) - Bicycle Rides, Camellos,...
After picking up the bicycle on Thursday, I finally took my first ride on Friday afternoon through the beautiful residential area of Vedado. We had had a tropical downpour in the early afternoon, so the streets were a bit wet and it was about 4 pm or so by the time I got out. Of course, by that time, rush hour traffic had already started and there were thousands of people in the street, waiting for buses. The bicycle was a pretty new mountain bike, but it seems that all the gears and derailleurs were totally screwed up and I constantly had problems with the chain. 2 of the 3 chainrings in the front didn''t work at all and I had a pretty hard time getting along with the bike.But even more so than the...
American Exceptionalism: US International...
Going through the history of International relations in the post- cold war era, you can observe several political crises originating from the military and clandestine operations of the United States. This overflow of international crises dealing with America's operations are better defined as" US interventions". This concept of intervention is a well- known term in the political history of the world, especially during the 90s in the United States, George H. W. Bush and Bill Clinton's presidency. Not a single country has ever meddled with international affairs irrelevant to its country than the United States, However, in some periods Soviet Union was playing US exceptional current role in the world...
Fidel Castro is having surgery and getting up in years and has assigned Cuban concerns to his Brother Raul for now. Fidel Castro is 80 some years old now and has been in charge of Cuba since the revolution in 1959. Fidel Castro announced this passing of torch at least temporarily in Havana recently. But is this temporary or an end of an Era?Will Fidel Castro survive his complicated surgery procedures? Will this temporary relinquishing of power become a permanent issue? Cuba is known in Central and South America for very good medical expertise. Raul is currently the Vice President, Defense Minister and second in charge of the party. Raul is 75 years old. Fidel Castro has had an incredible run as the...
Did You Just See Elvis At The Bar With Fidel...
Fidel Castro is getting old and there are rumors that he has terminal cancer, so his reign will be almost over and yet we wonder; will he pass the torch completely or will he hold on to it until his death? Will we ever know when Fidel Castro dies? Will there be some people in Cuba who do not accept his death or believe it when he dies?Will it be a lot like Elvis? Perhaps you might ask yourself the question; did you just see Elvis at the bar with Fidel Castro? Will Fidel Castro's brother take over the country and will that be a good thing for the world? Will that help the United States of America and Cuban relations? Will it be the end of an era or another five years of the same?We will know in...
Are You Interested In The South Pacific...
Today, Norm Goldman, Editor of and Bookpleasures.com, is pleased to have as a guest well known author, travel writer and expert on the South Pacific, David Stanley. David is the author of Moon Handbooks South Pacific.Good day David and thank you for accepting our invitation to be interviewed.NORM:Please tell our readers something about yourself, your expertise and the books you have authored pertaining to the South Pacific.David:I've earned a living from travel guidebooks since 1979, when Moon Publications of Rutland published the 1st edition of SOUTH PACIFIC HANDBOOK.In November 2004, Avalon Travel Publishing of Emeryville, California, brought out the 8th edition of Moon Handbooks South Pacific...
A Cuba Vacation
Taking time out from the everyday stresses and strains of life to visit an exotic place is something that everyone looks forward to. Cuba, with its notoriety brought upon by its government and the clamp down of the American government on its export and tourism, is a country known more for its cigar and its leader, rather than as a vacation destination. Despite this, every year more and more tourists from Canada and Europe are flocking to Cuba, enthralled by its natural beauty and its passionate and welcoming people. Tourism in Cuba is currently at an all time high.Cuba is the largest of the Caribbean islands and is inhabited by people with a mixed race of Caribbean Indian, African and Spanish...
Yesterday morning I had arranged to meet one of the women from the from the university, a very nice lady in her late 50s, who agreed to show me around the Vedado area and take me through some local markets.Vedado is a beautiful residential neighbourhood with many mansions and villas dating back maybe 80 to 100 years or so. Before the revolution it was the neighbourhood where all the doctors, lawyers and business people lived, most of whom emigrated around the time of the Revolution. (Business people and professionals were expropriated as part of the Communist reorganization after the Revolution, as a result hundreds of thousands emigrated to the US, where there are substantial counter-revolutionary...
US Should Not Continue Tightening the Economic...
The US government is one of the three countries in the world that have initiated and maintained the Cuba blockage. Specifically, only US, Israel and Uzbekistan are the rejecting the voice of the United Nations General Assembly to seize this type of trade treatment. More cases appear every year in the news regarding the US embargo consequences on the lives of millions of Cubans. Food, medicine and other important supplies are withheld from the citizens of this island due to its political history and recent communist upheaval that led Fidel Castro in power. But although the General Assembly of the United Nations approved a resolution, condemning the economic blockade that the US has applied to Cuba...
Hello from Cuba (9) - Havana Neighbourhoods
Yesterday morning I had arranged to meet one of the women from the from the university, a very nice lady in her late 50s, who agreed to show me around the Vedado area and take me through some local markets.Vedado is a beautiful residential neighbourhood with many mansions and villas dating back maybe 80 to 100 years or so. Before the revolution it was the neighbourhood where all the doctors, lawyers and business people lived, most of whom emigrated around the time of the Revolution. (Business people and professionals were expropriated as part of the Communist reorganization after the Revolution, as a result hundreds of thousands emigrated to the US, where there are substantial counter-revolutionary...
Cuba is Buying Boats, But Why?
Fidel Castro is busy buying small boats and making arrangements, but for what you ask. It appears that Fidel Castro wants to limit the prison population in Cuba before the hurricane season. One of his objectives is to send the prisoners to the United States of America where they can mix in with our populations and cause havoc and crime.Now some of these people are political prisoners, but most are actual criminals. Do we really want to allow these foreign nationals to become United States citizens as soon as they hit our beaches? It is this a sinister plot to overthrow the United States of America?We should not put it passed Castro, after all he is friends with Hugo Chavez the President of...
A Cuba Vacation
Taking time out from the everyday stresses and strains of life to visit an exotic place is something that everyone looks forward to. Cuba, with its notoriety brought upon by its government and the clamp down of the American government on its export and tourism, is a country known more for its cigar and its leader, rather than as a vacation destination. Despite this, every year more and more tourists from Canada and Europe are flocking to Cuba, enthralled by its natural beauty and its passionate and welcoming people. Tourism in Cuba is currently at an all time high.Cuba is the largest of the Caribbean islands and is inhabited by people with a mixed race of Caribbean Indian, African and Spanish...