In hindsight, I think I was misunderstood about lots of things I spoke about during the video which I apologise for. I don’t know enough about what’s really happening in Cuba and didn’t celebrate the people and culture enough. I only based what I said on conversations we had with locals which were not included in the video for obvious reasons. Cuba is a beautiful country with amazing people. I’m always trying to be a more conscious traveller and still learning so I’m going to make mistakes but thankful to everyone commenting to help me understand.
@@benmorris I am Cuban, I am 22 years old and I am a student at a university, and there are really few RUclipsrs who travel to the country and give information even if they are only framed in tourist attractions or what is stopped in time for obvious reasons, I still do not see the video and I already subscribed to your channel. Keep doing what you do and greetings from Cuba
My man has absolutely smashed the audience retention and interaction in the comments by providing absolutely no context for the absolute worldie he brought with him to Cuba. Fair play my friend.
I love how Ben brought along a glamorous Spanish speaking, presumably Ukrainian woman on his trip and provided no explaination whatsoever. Even if you couldn't dance, you had the perfect aesthetic as a duo salsa dancing ❤
I don't think I'll ever be able to go to Cuba again after filming this video so a like would be greatly appreciated! (also why I filmed on my iPhone as it was too bait to film on my big camera)
Anti-socialist/communist capitalist. You’re so ignorant about the battle between socialist countries and the capitalist US empire and fascism that is always overthrowing democracies in Latin America etc. Cuba’s difficulties and shortages are caused by crippling unfair U.S. sanctions and a blockade on Cuba because the U.S. hated that Cubans overthrew the US backed right-wing Cuban dictator Bautista so they put sanctions and a blockade on Cuba to punish Cubans. long story short the capitalist U.S. empire is the most evil country in the world, socialist countries like Cuba are just trying to help their people and stand up for peoples’ rights and equality while the US is trying to crush socialist countries like Cuba and China for helping their people and Russia, Iran and Venezuela and North Korea for standing up to the US and being independent. The US government and media and other western governments lie all the time about these countries. You need to inform yourself and learn about the battle between socialist countries and the evil Fascist US capitalist empire, don’t believe US propaganda.
Cuba and its history is heartbreaking. I hope you learned something from this trip. Im surprised you didnt know anything before visiting. So much respect for Cubans.
Thanks for the words! I'm never really proud of being Cuban for what has happened there, but this video has made me realize how special the cuisine, (if theres no bugs in it) can be, the dancing and eveything else.
It’s weird, I can’t help but not support this video. I know he’s bringing light to the situation. But he’s also putting money into the communist regimes pockets. Ppl treat Cuba like it’s a zoo. WOW look they’re stuck in the 50s. Makes me sick. Stop supporting this communist country.
@@Tatertots223 You should be proud to be Cuban! The most resilient and hardworking people I know. Im from Puerto Rico and there are so many Cuban families here. I’ve heard all kinds of stories. Will forever respect and love them.
As a Filipino, Cuba is one of my bucket list to visit and I didnt know the country's situation until I saw this video. Its very sad and at the same time an amazing country. 💯
@@pawgs8126 ya it seems people have no clue so many countries are struggling massively like this. Amazing when they act “shocked” for the first time seeing it & try to sympathize. Just puts into perceptive how naive & clueless some others are from better/more prosperous countries. They truly don’t realize how ungrateful they take things & cry/freak if they don’t get things their way. Sad how ungrateful/unknowledgeable & most importantly how lucky they are.
@@kumagatkaplease7479If Cuba is under a repressive communist regime fearing American exploitation, the Philippines is under an oppressive capitalist puppet government exploiting the people for American interests
The older cars are typically easier to repair and machine parts for, so they can be easily fixed by locals when cars/parts aren't coming in from other countries. It's much harder to repair a car with any type of chip.
The cars are a function of extreme poverty and isolation. The people of Cuba deserve to have their living conditions improved. I personally find it sad and disturbing when people celebrate the destitution of others.
It hurts to see my country like this. But I love how aware and respectful you were of the situation. Everytime I’ve visited it always feels like I’m trapped in a sepia picture and honestly, I do not enjoy it at all.
Love your videos… As a Floridian and having so many Cuban friends who worry about their home country and families left behind, it’s so good to see someone show what the lifestyle is like. Also hope this ridiculously long embargo comes to an end for the sake of the lovely people who live there.
Yes, the embargo is the reason there's no fish to eat on a LITERAL island 💀 or the fact thta the running dictatorship will fine you or put u in jail for it... Tell me you're not Cuban without telling me 🙄 I'm calling bs on those "Cuban friends"
Glad you kept it real and showed the sad reality of modern day Cuba. My wife’s family is there and they struggle any time they go back. They love to see their family, but they hate giving even a single penny to the current government because of how corrupt and inefficient it is. There’s a reason why there is a massive exodus of Cubans from the country. Also, you were not helping the situation by going there. Not your fault… you didn’t know. Now you do. So good on you for showing the far less glamorous view is the country compared to other travel shows. Nothing against the Cuban people… they’re great! But the government is horrible.
Nothing against the Cubans they are great but the government is terrible....can you say the same about the Russians? They protested the war in St. Petersburg and some got arrested and shot in the eye with BB pellets
@@LaChicadelaMalta WELL IF THERE IS NO SANCTIONS AND EMBARGO THE GOVERNMENT CAN FUNCTION JUST FIND...JUST LOOK AT OTHER SOCIALIST COUNTRY LIKE VIETNAM AND CHINA....THEY DID WONDERFULLY AND NOW BECOMING MORE POWERFUL. THE ONLY SIN THAT THE CUBAN HAS IS BECAUSE THEIR COUNTRY ARE TOO CLOSE TO AMERICA AND TO THE US GOVERNMENT ANY COUNTRY THAT CLOSE TO ITS BORDER MUST NOT BE MORE PROSPEROUS AND BETTER THAN THEM AND MUST NOT BE A SOCIALIST EVEN IF MAJORITY OF ITS PEOPLE WANT TO BE SOCIALIST!
@@LaChicadelaMalta You are both right and wrong. The US sanction had Cuba in an actual constant struggle for a long time, but at the same time its goverment got insanely corrupt in the past decades and caused a lot of poverty, not because of socialism nor dictatorship (Which is actually not a dictatorship lol, but rather a very deficient democracy). It is a lot of factors that led to an almost failed state, but we gotta acknowledge that the US contributed a lot to it.
I went to Cuba on vacation in 2018 and the first thing we were surprised at is that there are two Cuban currencies: one for the tourists and one for the local people. I heard that since 2021 that system of two currencies is gone. I can also remember that me and my family were on a boat of a local person and the local person told a lot of sad things that happens in Cuba and that the government nothing does to it.
Planning to do this soon to go in depth more with my girlfriend and her family to give the realest rawest view from the locals. Glad to see you did this and learned a lot, thankyou seriously, people are in need of the reality there
It would have been good if you had talked about Cuba's political and economic situation a little more, at least to give some context but I totally understand how hard and difficult it is. As a Venezuelan it's hard to not shed a tear watching this video. I see my country reflected on Cuba, it's heartbreaking to see how much poverty there is and all of the injustices towards Cuban. Great video, as always. Crazy that you ran a 5k, barefoot on the sand and still with a good pace/time!
I was planning to include a load of information but didn’t feel like I was the best person to talk about it and linked some videos which better explain in the description. I also feel it left out a lot of context so appreciate the feedback! Hope you enjoyed and I plan to make a video in your country when it’s easier to do so :)
@@benmorrisplease read 'The Economic War Against Cuba: A Historical and Legal Perspective on the US blockade' and 'We are Cuba!: How a Revolutionary People Have Survived in a Post-Soviet World'
I love the aesthetic of the 60s and the atmosphere in Cuba, as someone who spent their childhood there, that's probably a big reason why I love the 60s. If it wasn't for the corrupt government, I would've loved to stay.
A taste of Cuban life. Fantastic video, Ben. It was interesting to see how crippled the country is and without Tourism it would collapse. It is definitely stuck in the 1950s
Is there a way to increase tourism while maintaining classic charm? Perhaps more trade with Latin America, Europe, Russia, Asia, other nations. Also Cuba's import ban is only American. This should no effect cars made in Mexico, China, any other nation. 😄
I feel so sad for my country,im still stuck in here,thank you for giving visibility to the real cuba,a lot of people don't even have a idea of how it's,Thank u
Before I clicked on this video, I literally said to myself “He’s talking about Cuba, isn’t he?” I just saw the pink car in the thumbnail and knew this video was going to be about Cuba 🇨🇺
I love seeing the persepective from foreigners when they come to the island. To me everything is so normal until I realize what others outside make of it, is very interesting
The problem we have is because Most people always taught that " you only need a good job to become rich " . These billionaires are operating on a whole other playbook that many don't even know exists.
" It is remarkable how much long term advantage people like us have gotten by trying to be consistently not stupid , instead of trying to be very intelligent."
The wisest thing that should be on everyone mind currently should be to invest in different streams of income that doesn't depend on government paycheck, especially with the current economic crisis around the world. This is still a time to invest in Stocks, Forex and Digital currencies.
I also keep seeing lot's of people testifying about how they make money investing in Stock, Forex and Crypto Trade(Bitcoin) and I wonder why I keep loosing. Can anyone help me out or at least advice me on what to do.
Even with the right technique and assets some investors would still make more than others. As an investor, you should've known that by now that nothing beats experience and that's final. Personally I had to reach out to a stock expert for guidance which is how I was able to grow my account close to $35k, withdraw my profit right before the correction and now I'm buying again.
Absolutely loved this video Ben! I've for the past few months had a growing love for videos such as these where not only are you producing entertaining videos however also mixing the aesthetics/ media side altogether to produce such a smooth and wonderful video. I would love to know what type of camera you use and how you manage all of this as this would be a dream of mine to achieve.
@@benmorris That is tremendously impressive, goes to show how producing such great content doesn't require the highest level of camera and other tech. I look forward to your future videos thoruougly!
i just got home at 10:20PM after 3hr german ,got myself a pizza and as soon as I opened youtube i saw that ben morris uploaded, couldnt be happier havent watched the video yet, but im sure it'll be another banger 💥
This is such an interesting video because as you mentioned, you usually see nice photos of people posing next to the classic cars in Cuba. I think it would be interesting to visit there even though it's a bit sad how it's stuck in a time capsule, and how the access to basic things like food, medicine, and gas is so limited. It seems like there's a lot of tourism in the country and you would hope it supports the economy but not sure what the reality is.
I been to Cuba three times with my parents for holidays, and one time on a cruise stopping Havana , we stopped in some nice hotels , and enjoy a few day trips with the hotel , nice meal, we did managed to find coca cola but this was imported from Mexico , when we go on holiday we go into supermarkets always via interested in the Caribbean on some of the islands
it’s refresing to watch a video in which cuba isn’t shown as a disaster and things like that, i’m brazilian and over here cuba is heavily associated with stereotypes related to their economy and political aspects, it’s a shame ppl seem to forget that this country also has its cultural side.
ok, but it is important to remember that cuba is associated with these stereotypes because it is their reality, cuba has suffered economic sanctions from the US and the country is literally unable to get in touch with the world because of this, and of course the government does not give the minimal for that.
@@千ı乇尺匚乇シthey still trade with 80 percent of the world. USA does not equal all of the word in terms of trade. Cuba trades with much of Europe and Asia.
@@千ı乇尺匚乇シ I can’t directly put the source on RUclips but the information I got was from politifact. The US has an embargo on Cuba, not a blockade like what most people think. It is true it is hard to do business in Cuba due to US sanctions however Cuba’s policy on foreign business is hostile anyways and that is Cuba’s fault. Cuba still trades with lots of countries like China, Netherlands, various South American countries and even Canada. Contrary to popular belief there is even some limited trade with the US, though very restricted. The embargo wouldn’t be so devastating to Cuba if Cuba allowed more foreign enterprise into their country (as that can actually stimulate more foreign trade). That is where the communist regime fails to help Cuba develop at a faster rate. Even if Cuba adopted the Chinese model they would probably be much better off.
@@千ı乇尺匚乇シ the biggest advantage of trade isn’t the exchange of physical goods itself. The biggest advantage is all of the foreign capital and business that comes in to help enhance trade. Cuba has shot itself in the foot for not allowing foreign business to invest in Cuba.
hii! my dads cuban and id like to give some input on cuba's education (though it wasnt spoken about) a LOT of cuba is very smart but sadly being a bartender would pay you better than being like a lawyer! He says 80% of his class ended up with good jobs (doctors, lawyers or engineers) :)
Yes! People never believe me when I tell them this! My mom was a veterinarian and my dad an engineer, but they made more money baking bread and pastries, so they opened a bakery and were able to save enough money to get out of the country.
Hard to get money when the entire country is embargoed by the largest economy in the world, and people are calling for Cuba to bend it's will to the US by returning to a capitalist economy watch as 10 weeks later it becomes a territory
We visited many years ago a Cuban resort where we discovered the young lady that prepared our omlette in the mornings held a 4 year University Degree. My understanding is one thing Castro did believe in was higher education and that as an overall population Cuban people are quite well educated?
A mixture of inspiration and sadness. Political decisions that affect ordinary citizens who just want to have the same opportunities as everyone else. There is something beautiful about a country in a time capsule and the classic cars driving around with a picture-perfect back drop, but the shine is worn off when you know why. Thanks for highlighting and educating Ben. Change happens when more people understand what is going on. This video might add a ripple to start a wave to change.
Already changing. Just slowly. Hope country opens up to tourism while maintaining uniqueness. Like preserving classic cars, dance, music etc. We don't need another dive like California, all glamor no substance.
This video pretty much sums up my experience of cuba. Its somewhere you visit once but never again. Very few restaurants serve good food, varadero beach is nice but we have been on just as nice beaches in the Philippines. And our flight got delayed home by 7 hours too.
Just come back from visiting family in Cuba! Will always and forever humble myself. Thank you Ben for raising some knowledge to people around what the Cuban people go through!🇨🇺🤍
Glad you found a gf Ben, you look happier and healthier. But how did you not know this stuff about Cuba??! One other interesting fact is that - despite the poverty - they educate and export excellent doctors all over the world 🤷♂️
False. Cuban doctors don’t have the means to study or practice modern medicine. Gentle and good looking, absolutly, but not at a contemporary standard.
IDK who this guy is ...but well done!! Great video! You didn't glamorous nada! You kept it sooooooo real...you all were soooo respectful ❤ thank you beautiful friend you have❤
My sister and brother in law just came back from there, I was shocked at the pictures. All the classic cars are just WOW. They brought me 3 COHIBAS from over there, nuts.
Cracking video Ben loved it dude the company u brought also was top notch 🤣🤣 🧐 Also loved ur last upload where you went to the retreat. Was a eye opening video how it changed ur perspective on things. Looked so good.
Fascinating country a dream to visit but unfortunately many locals will tell you the truth which is evident in the country which is why I’ve decided not to go
Would love to go to Cuba one day if I can get around all of the regulations for going, hopefully also buy some military-related souvenirs if possible for my hobby.
I may have misunderstood but I recall hearing that Obama was going to ease up on the embargo conditions and reinstitute travel for Americans to Cuba? Doesn't seem like it happened however?
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1:30 will be down to your local service provider, many European ones offer roaming in Cuba and there‘s 4G service.
I went there in 2018, stayed in Varadero and got a tour in Havana, it was truly eye opening compared to what you see online. There was internet, just had to buy card that only last 1 hour
I was there in July. NEVER EVER exchange Euros, pounds or dollars for Pesos. They will rip you off and there is no need. Any shop or restaurant will accept and prefer Euros, dollars or pounds and if you pay in Pesos it will cost you twice as much. Take as much cash with you in Euros as you can.
Absolotely love the style of your vids, very much inspiring me to start my own documentary/film making channel next year ( even taking film in collage ) to start my own travelling documentary. Keep up the good content and thank you for inspiring me hugly into wanting to just pick up a camera and test my film making skills. ( next years gunna be mental )
As a Cuban, I can say that we are in the worst crisis and we cannot go deeper, they do not know how to manage an economy, it has been 63 years of archaic ideas, Cuba is becoming empty, everyone is fighting to leave the country, the youth have no hope, we already have enough! Cuba needs to change the road map, it is a shame my beautiful country with wonderful people, we Cubans need an opportunity to save our society.
im currently on a island stuck in the 1860's like they use horses at main transport all the buildings are built in 18's and werent changed at all and all the lifestyle is in the 18's
Should've tried the cuban pizza. It probably isn't as good as it used to be before Covid, but if you ever end up going to Miami, don't forget to try the cuban pizza.
Ben, I hope you are aware that because of your Cuba visit, if you plan on visiting the states in the future, you’ll now need a full Visa from the US embassy (a royal PITA to get) due to Trump’s asinine sanctions on Cuba before he left office. A word of warning to anyone planning on seeing Cuba and eventually visiting the US.
loved the video!! just wondering are you able to travel to the US? Just because i know you can’t get an ESTA once visiting cuba, just a random question lol
I know my country seems like a paradise for people outside but the reality there is really sad and I’m glad you admitted. I wish nobody else travel to Cuba again. Every dollar or euro that enter in the country only make the dictatorship stronger. As you could see you could eat well but is not the same for regular Cuban families and is not about the “US Embargo” is the dictatorship. Diaz Canel, the president that no Cuban vote for he for sure has good, cars, water, internet, and all that the Cubans are missing nowadays. Cuba was sooo different and so better before 1959. I hope one day my people could live a better life and that way I’ll feel very happy that tourists go to Cuba.
I love how it looks like the olden days in the old cars I think I would be personally in have been there lol but on another note, it is very sad to see the country like that
Seems people have no clue on how many countries are struggling massively like this. They act “shocked” for the first time seeing it & try to sympathize. Just puts into perceptive how naive & clueless some others are from better/more prosperous countries. They truly don’t realize how ungrateful they take things & cry/freak if they don’t get things their way. Sad how ungrateful/unknowledgeable & most importantly how lucky they truly are, but they have no clue. But they always comment/pretend online “they do realize how lucky they are & sympathize for other countries” but just lie to look good online then cry the next day “cuz life’s getting too hard”
IKR, these ppl who have been living in sheltered 1st world countries and shocked to see that Latin America isn't like the 3 photos they saw on a travel blog.
I’m Cuban. Haven’t been to my home country for over 8 years. Didn’t get to see my grandma before she passed due to lack of hospital care. Her “tombstone” is A PIECE OF CARDBOARD WITH HER NAME ON IT 😭 The last few years most of my family has been starving and living off of garbage. I always implore people to not visit. Even us Cubans that have left don’t go back so we don’t support the communist regime.
This is a lot worse when the Cuban Revolution of 1895 til 1898 when Cuba revolted against Spanish rule and oppression. Even then there was no rationing of anything!
Never got to meet my Grandma or any of my Aunts cause of the bastard communist regime. Cuba is unfortunately in a terrible time, making its people suffer and rot in prison cells just for wanting freedom. CUBA LIBRE !!!
@@lachlan1441 not exactly it’s way more nuanced. Things can get into the country from elsewhere, as we can see from the more tourist “grocery” stores. But the government has ultimate say on prices, what goes where and let’s just say that put shortly, they don’t distribute enough for their citizens to buy even if they had the money which most don’t. They make around 100 dollars a month and those are the lucky ones
Ben cracking video but I think you could develop your storytelling whilst out travelling. No one's saying to have the camera recording for hours but more insight on the cities and countries you visit could be good even if its just mic'ing yourself back when you return from travelling
I live in Florida and this year I met a Cuban from Miami that moved to central Florida and he says it’s just a poor country and they haven’t returned since he left which was when he was 8 and now he is 16 so yeah most Cubans move for better opportunities and mostly immigrants to Florida on boats everyday because they are desperate for resources in their country and can’t get them😢
I don’t think that guy knows Cuba’s shortages and difficulties are caused by the anti-socialist US government putting crippling unfair sanctions and a trade blockade on Cuba to punish it for its Cuban socialist revolution which overthrew the U.S. backed puppet Cuban dictator Bautista. Cuba would have lots of resources and all the supplies it needs if not for the US sanctions and blockade which are designed to choke Cuba and get Cubans to turn against their government. He doesn’t know his country is poor and has lots of difficulties because of the evil US empire, Cubans like this don’t know their history and just believe the US capitalist propaganda or their Cuban exile capitalist parents don’t tell them the truth.
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In hindsight, I think I was misunderstood about lots of things I spoke about during the video which I apologise for. I don’t know enough about what’s really happening in Cuba and didn’t celebrate the people and culture enough. I only based what I said on conversations we had with locals which were not included in the video for obvious reasons. Cuba is a beautiful country with amazing people. I’m always trying to be a more conscious traveller and still learning so I’m going to make mistakes but thankful to everyone commenting to help me understand.
I loved the video despite wishing you didn’t go 😂 you always make great content!
@@benmorris I am Cuban, I am 22 years old and I am a student at a university, and there are really few RUclipsrs who travel to the country and give information even if they are only framed in tourist attractions or what is stopped in time for obvious reasons, I still do not see the video and I already subscribed to your channel. Keep doing what you do and greetings from Cuba
No mistakes made we appreciate you being honest about your experience
@@rhyshughes1077 bro trinna slide on youtube comments, thats unreal bro 💀
@@tiago3275 💀💀💀💀
My man has absolutely smashed the audience retention and interaction in the comments by providing absolutely no context for the absolute worldie he brought with him to Cuba.
Fair play my friend.
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Classic Travel RUclipsr play.
There are so many things wrong inside your sad brain
LMFAO first time on this channel, I actually tought its his girlfriend
he sounds British. there are A LOT of eastern european women there (certainly in london) hoping to score a bag
I love how Ben brought along a glamorous Spanish speaking, presumably Ukrainian woman on his trip and provided no explaination whatsoever. Even if you couldn't dance, you had the perfect aesthetic as a duo salsa dancing ❤
My thoughts exactly😂
Omg Ben noticed me! Keep the good work Ben!
He's marrying her 🎉
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@@morganevans4145 wow really?
I don't think I'll ever be able to go to Cuba again after filming this video so a like would be greatly appreciated! (also why I filmed on my iPhone as it was too bait to film on my big camera)
Yo Ben love the vids been supporting for ages!!
didnt notice it was iphone the whole time
I wouldn't have noticed this was shot on an iPhone if you wouldn't have said something haha. Anyways, super interesting video!
I just started making RUclips videos. Does anyone have advice on how I can improve?
Anti-socialist/communist capitalist. You’re so ignorant about the battle between socialist countries and the capitalist US empire and fascism that is always overthrowing democracies in Latin America etc. Cuba’s difficulties and shortages are caused by crippling unfair U.S. sanctions and a blockade on Cuba because the U.S. hated that Cubans overthrew the US backed right-wing Cuban dictator Bautista so they put sanctions and a blockade on Cuba to punish Cubans. long story short the capitalist U.S. empire is the most evil country in the world, socialist countries like Cuba are just trying to help their people and stand up for peoples’ rights and equality while the US is trying to crush socialist countries like Cuba and China for helping their people and Russia, Iran and Venezuela and North Korea for standing up to the US and being independent. The US government and media and other western governments lie all the time about these countries. You need to inform yourself and learn about the battle between socialist countries and the evil Fascist US capitalist empire, don’t believe US propaganda.
Cuba and its history is heartbreaking. I hope you learned something from this trip. Im surprised you didnt know anything before visiting. So much respect for Cubans.
Thanks for the words! I'm never really proud of being Cuban for what has happened there, but this video has made me realize how special the cuisine, (if theres no bugs in it) can be, the dancing and eveything else.
It’s weird, I can’t help but not support this video. I know he’s bringing light to the situation. But he’s also putting money into the communist regimes pockets. Ppl treat Cuba like it’s a zoo. WOW look they’re stuck in the 50s. Makes me sick. Stop supporting this communist country.
@@Tatertots223 You should be proud to be Cuban! The most resilient and hardworking people I know. Im from Puerto Rico and there are so many Cuban families here. I’ve heard all kinds of stories. Will forever respect and love them.
i went to cuba about 15 years ago, and im planning to go back for Christmas, any tips? than you
As a Filipino, Cuba is one of my bucket list to visit and I didnt know the country's situation until I saw this video. Its very sad and at the same time an amazing country. 💯
Seems to me like ur trying to idealise Cuba and ignore the regime there?
@@elenakosseva5064it’s the same as philippines only worst 😂
Don't go you'll be supporting a corrupt government, they make bank off that
@@pawgs8126 ya it seems people have no clue so many countries are struggling massively like this. Amazing when they act “shocked” for the first time seeing it & try to sympathize. Just puts into perceptive how naive & clueless some others are from better/more prosperous countries. They truly don’t realize how ungrateful they take things & cry/freak if they don’t get things their way. Sad how ungrateful/unknowledgeable & most importantly how lucky they are.
@@kumagatkaplease7479If Cuba is under a repressive communist regime fearing American exploitation, the Philippines is under an oppressive capitalist puppet government exploiting the people for American interests
The older cars are typically easier to repair and machine parts for, so they can be easily fixed by locals when cars/parts aren't coming in from other countries. It's much harder to repair a car with any type of chip.
I hope they continue using them. It’s a shame they don’t make cars like that anymore.
Cars should be continued as heritage even if embargo is lifted. 😄😃😀
The cars are a function of extreme poverty and isolation. The people of Cuba deserve to have their living conditions improved. I personally find it sad and disturbing when people celebrate the destitution of others.
I don't say this often but that mamacita looks like a solid 10. Well done Benito
Lol!😅
It hurts to see my country like this. But I love how aware and respectful you were of the situation. Everytime I’ve visited it always feels like I’m trapped in a sepia picture and honestly, I do not enjoy it at all.
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No matter what happens to Cuba, I hope they continue to use those gorgeous old cars,
Very respectful i said the same thing ❤
Love your videos… As a Floridian and having so many Cuban friends who worry about their home country and families left behind, it’s so good to see someone show what the lifestyle is like. Also hope this ridiculously long embargo comes to an end for the sake of the lovely people who live there.
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It’s your concerned Cuban Friends in Florida, that are keeping preasure on it, to continue!
Yes, the embargo is the reason there's no fish to eat on a LITERAL island 💀 or the fact thta the running dictatorship will fine you or put u in jail for it... Tell me you're not Cuban without telling me 🙄 I'm calling bs on those "Cuban friends"
@LeafB0istfu, we are floridians that love cubans, not cubans. Y’all are the ones that move here every 5 seconds, NOT the other way around
It is not being abolished. When it's the latter half of this century, there will still be no AI. The government is never legalizing it.
I’m Cuban, my family and I left in 2008 to live in the U.S. I am glad more people are learning about our country.
Glad you kept it real and showed the sad reality of modern day Cuba. My wife’s family is there and they struggle any time they go back. They love to see their family, but they hate giving even a single penny to the current government because of how corrupt and inefficient it is. There’s a reason why there is a massive exodus of Cubans from the country.
Also, you were not helping the situation by going there. Not your fault… you didn’t know. Now you do. So good on you for showing the far less glamorous view is the country compared to other travel shows. Nothing against the Cuban people… they’re great! But the government is horrible.
Nothing against the Cubans they are great but the government is terrible....can you say the same about the Russians? They protested the war in St. Petersburg and some got arrested and shot in the eye with BB pellets
What about the US trade embargo gusano?
@@LaChicadelaMalta WELL IF THERE IS NO SANCTIONS AND EMBARGO THE GOVERNMENT CAN FUNCTION JUST FIND...JUST LOOK AT OTHER SOCIALIST COUNTRY LIKE VIETNAM AND CHINA....THEY DID WONDERFULLY AND NOW BECOMING MORE POWERFUL. THE ONLY SIN THAT THE CUBAN HAS IS BECAUSE THEIR COUNTRY ARE TOO CLOSE TO AMERICA AND TO THE US GOVERNMENT ANY COUNTRY THAT CLOSE TO ITS BORDER MUST NOT BE MORE PROSPEROUS AND BETTER THAN THEM AND MUST NOT BE A SOCIALIST EVEN IF MAJORITY OF ITS PEOPLE WANT TO BE SOCIALIST!
@@LaChicadelaMalta You are both right and wrong. The US sanction had Cuba in an actual constant struggle for a long time, but at the same time its goverment got insanely corrupt in the past decades and caused a lot of poverty, not because of socialism nor dictatorship (Which is actually not a dictatorship lol, but rather a very deficient democracy). It is a lot of factors that led to an almost failed state, but we gotta acknowledge that the US contributed a lot to it.
Welp, communism does this to a country.
I went to Cuba on vacation in 2018 and the first thing we were surprised at is that there are two Cuban currencies: one for the tourists and one for the local people. I heard that since 2021 that system of two currencies is gone. I can also remember that me and my family were on a boat of a local person and the local person told a lot of sad things that happens in Cuba and that the government nothing does to it.
Yep they don't do that anymore.
Planning to do this soon to go in depth more with my girlfriend and her family to give the realest rawest view from the locals. Glad to see you did this and learned a lot, thankyou seriously, people are in need of the reality there
You have one of the best shooting and color grading out of all the travel youtubers. Also love the vibes of the video wish there were more
pretty sure this is entirely filmed on iPhone w out a grade
@@spincityvisuals im talking about all his videos in general
It would have been good if you had talked about Cuba's political and economic situation a little more, at least to give some context but I totally understand how hard and difficult it is. As a Venezuelan it's hard to not shed a tear watching this video. I see my country reflected on Cuba, it's heartbreaking to see how much poverty there is and all of the injustices towards Cuban.
Great video, as always. Crazy that you ran a 5k, barefoot on the sand and still with a good pace/time!
I was planning to include a load of information but didn’t feel like I was the best person to talk about it and linked some videos which better explain in the description. I also feel it left out a lot of context so appreciate the feedback!
Hope you enjoyed and I plan to make a video in your country when it’s easier to do so :)
@@benmorrisplease read 'The Economic War Against Cuba: A Historical and Legal Perspective on the US blockade' and 'We are Cuba!: How a Revolutionary People Have Survived in a Post-Soviet World'
@@FunboyFandango No, communists ruins ambition, that’s why Cuba is the way it is now.
@@benmorris Totally understandable! If you ever come here, let me know, I might me able to help!
@@1533TodaVidait's clearly the vastly unpopular embargo imbecile
I love the aesthetic of the 60s and the atmosphere in Cuba, as someone who spent their childhood there, that's probably a big reason why I love the 60s. If it wasn't for the corrupt government, I would've loved to stay.
A taste of Cuban life. Fantastic video, Ben. It was interesting to see how crippled the country is and without Tourism it would collapse. It is definitely stuck in the 1950s
Is there a way to increase tourism while maintaining classic charm? Perhaps more trade with Latin America, Europe, Russia, Asia, other nations. Also Cuba's import ban is only American. This should no effect cars made in Mexico, China, any other nation. 😄
It has collapsed lol the cuban peso collapsed and cuba is a failed state, the only thing that's stuck in the 50s in cuba is the government
Cuba should collapse. It's people need to be freed from their tyrannical government there
I feel so sad for my country,im still stuck in here,thank you for giving visibility to the real cuba,a lot of people don't even have a idea of how it's,Thank u
Before I clicked on this video, I literally said to myself “He’s talking about Cuba, isn’t he?” I just saw the pink car in the thumbnail and knew this video was going to be about Cuba 🇨🇺
saw the title and instantly knew it was Cuba. Another great one!
I love seeing the persepective from foreigners when they come to the island. To me everything is so normal until I realize what others outside make of it, is very interesting
i want a world with cuban cars, european structures, italian-greek-turkish foods, and american jazz music also scandinavian peace!
Kick 'em when they're up
Kick 'em when they're down
Kick 'em with a stick
Kick 'em all around
The problem we have is because Most people always taught that " you only need a good job to become rich " . These billionaires are operating on a whole other playbook that many don't even know exists.
Money invested is far better than money saved , when you invest it gives you the opportunity to increase your financial worth.
" It is remarkable how much long term advantage people like us have gotten by trying to be consistently not stupid , instead of trying to be very intelligent."
The wisest thing that should be on everyone mind currently should be to invest in different streams of income that doesn't depend on government paycheck, especially with the current economic crisis around the world. This is still a time to invest in Stocks, Forex and Digital currencies.
I also keep seeing lot's of people testifying about how they make money investing in Stock, Forex and Crypto Trade(Bitcoin) and I wonder why I keep loosing. Can anyone help me out or at least advice me on what to do.
Even with the right technique and assets some investors would still make more than others. As an investor, you should've known that by now that nothing beats experience and that's final. Personally I had to reach out to a stock expert for guidance which is how I was able to grow my account close to $35k, withdraw my profit right before the correction and now I'm buying again.
Absolutely loved this video Ben! I've for the past few months had a growing love for videos such as these where not only are you producing entertaining videos however also mixing the aesthetics/ media side altogether to produce such a smooth and wonderful video. I would love to know what type of camera you use and how you manage all of this as this would be a dream of mine to achieve.
He mentioned that he filmed this on his phone as he didn't want to draw attention to his camera
This was all on an iPhone 13 pro!
@@benmorris That is tremendously impressive, goes to show how producing such great content doesn't require the highest level of camera and other tech. I look forward to your future videos thoruougly!
@@alexandrsoch3237an iPhone is actually a very great camera too
i just got home at 10:20PM after 3hr german ,got myself a pizza and as soon as I opened youtube i saw that ben morris uploaded, couldnt be happier
havent watched the video yet, but im sure it'll be another banger 💥
This is such an interesting video because as you mentioned, you usually see nice photos of people posing next to the classic cars in Cuba. I think it would be interesting to visit there even though it's a bit sad how it's stuck in a time capsule, and how the access to basic things like food, medicine, and gas is so limited. It seems like there's a lot of tourism in the country and you would hope it supports the economy but not sure what the reality is.
Went a few years ago to Havana, varadero and Trinidad, loved it, people were friendly but many poor people
I been to Cuba three times with my parents for holidays, and one time on a cruise stopping Havana , we stopped in some nice hotels , and enjoy a few day trips with the hotel , nice meal, we did managed to find coca cola but this was imported from Mexico , when we go on holiday we go into supermarkets always via interested in the Caribbean on some of the islands
Yes trade with Mex and Bazil. Get around senseless embargo. 😁😁😄😗😊
@@hackman669 that embargo is soo dumb
Finding coca Cola is the most important thing while you are on holidays lol
it’s refresing to watch a video in which cuba isn’t shown as a disaster and things like that, i’m brazilian and over here cuba is heavily associated with stereotypes related to their economy and political aspects, it’s a shame ppl seem to forget that this country also has its cultural side.
ok, but it is important to remember that cuba is associated with these stereotypes because it is their reality, cuba has suffered economic sanctions from the US and the country is literally unable to get in touch with the world because of this, and of course the government does not give the minimal for that.
@@千ı乇尺匚乇シthey still trade with 80 percent of the world. USA does not equal all of the word in terms of trade. Cuba trades with much of Europe and Asia.
@@Argonhubert Source?
@@千ı乇尺匚乇シ I can’t directly put the source on RUclips but the information I got was from politifact. The US has an embargo on Cuba, not a blockade like what most people think. It is true it is hard to do business in Cuba due to US sanctions however Cuba’s policy on foreign business is hostile anyways and that is Cuba’s fault. Cuba still trades with lots of countries like China, Netherlands, various South American countries and even Canada. Contrary to popular belief there is even some limited trade with the US, though very restricted. The embargo wouldn’t be so devastating to Cuba if Cuba allowed more foreign enterprise into their country (as that can actually stimulate more foreign trade). That is where the communist regime fails to help Cuba develop at a faster rate. Even if Cuba adopted the Chinese model they would probably be much better off.
@@千ı乇尺匚乇シ the biggest advantage of trade isn’t the exchange of physical goods itself. The biggest advantage is all of the foreign capital and business that comes in to help enhance trade. Cuba has shot itself in the foot for not allowing foreign business to invest in Cuba.
How is this man not at 1 mil yet. Too underrated in the scene
Soo no one’s going to talk about Ben’s missus 👀😂
Great video. You are an underrated RUclipsr! I love how straight to the point you are.
hii! my dads cuban and id like to give some input on cuba's education (though it wasnt spoken about) a LOT of cuba is very smart but sadly being a bartender would pay you better than being like a lawyer! He says 80% of his class ended up with good jobs (doctors, lawyers or engineers) :)
Yes! People never believe me when I tell them this! My mom was a veterinarian and my dad an engineer, but they made more money baking bread and pastries, so they opened a bakery and were able to save enough money to get out of the country.
Hard to get money when the entire country is embargoed by the largest economy in the world, and people are calling for Cuba to bend it's will to the US by returning to a capitalist economy
watch as 10 weeks later it becomes a territory
We visited many years ago a Cuban resort where we discovered the young lady that prepared our omlette in the mornings held a 4 year University Degree. My understanding is one thing Castro did believe in was higher education and that as an overall population Cuban people are quite well educated?
thank you for sharing this trip!!
A mixture of inspiration and sadness. Political decisions that affect ordinary citizens who just want to have the same opportunities as everyone else. There is something beautiful about a country in a time capsule and the classic cars driving around with a picture-perfect back drop, but the shine is worn off when you know why. Thanks for highlighting and educating Ben. Change happens when more people understand what is going on. This video might add a ripple to start a wave to change.
Already changing. Just slowly. Hope country opens up to tourism while maintaining uniqueness. Like preserving classic cars, dance, music etc. We don't need another dive like California, all glamor no substance.
This video pretty much sums up my experience of cuba. Its somewhere you visit once but never again. Very few restaurants serve good food, varadero beach is nice but we have been on just as nice beaches in the Philippines. And our flight got delayed home by 7 hours too.
Just come back from visiting family in Cuba! Will always and forever humble myself. Thank you Ben for raising some knowledge to people around what the Cuban people go through!🇨🇺🤍
Glad you found a gf Ben, you look happier and healthier. But how did you not know this stuff about Cuba??! One other interesting fact is that - despite the poverty - they educate and export excellent doctors all over the world 🤷♂️
False. Cuban doctors don’t have the means to study or practice modern medicine. Gentle and good looking, absolutly, but not at a contemporary standard.
Yes, expot doctors while your people are in need with nothing to save lives... and that's on top of the slave salaries that they get paid
@@rancoxxl bro learned that from fox news 💀
hi haha! my dads cuban and says 80% of his class ended up with a high paying high education job! my father himself is a doctor
i get where youre coming from, though slightly ignorant,
the fact that I watched @Kurtcaz video yesterday and now this is amazing! showing the real side of cuba
Kurt Caz is the such a king isn't be bro 👌
This was eye opening, great video Ben
IDK who this guy is ...but well done!! Great video! You didn't glamorous nada! You kept it sooooooo real...you all were soooo respectful ❤ thank you beautiful friend you have❤
9:34 raw ass skatespot
My sister and brother in law just came back from there, I was shocked at the pictures. All the classic cars are just WOW. They brought me 3 COHIBAS from over there, nuts.
Cracking video Ben loved it dude the company u brought also was top notch 🤣🤣 🧐 Also loved ur last upload where you went to the retreat. Was a eye opening video how it changed ur perspective on things. Looked so good.
@benmorris your friend needs her own channel! She could likely provide good insight on East European affairs.
Hey Ben, 'gringos' are American, you're 'británico". I see a lot of Europeans calling themselves "gringos" that is incorrect.
In Swahili Mzungu would mean anybody of European origin ...as long as you white
Fascinating country a dream to visit but unfortunately many locals will tell you the truth which is evident in the country which is why I’ve decided not to go
First time viewer of your channel - you did great narrating/documenting this journey -- pretty amazing view of Cuba and their struggles
Would love to go to Cuba one day if I can get around all of the regulations for going, hopefully also buy some military-related souvenirs if possible for my hobby.
Amazing video Ben loved it really in depth and enjoyed every bit
Really interesting video. Your videos teach us so much about other parts of the world. Thanks for all your videos.
i need to be feel like living in the 60s . but im 17 . lets hope things wont change when im able to visit cuba
3:08 they have kola real in the dominican republic too! the piña flavor is my favorite! i don’t mind it at all tbh
I love ❤ Cuba. It seems so nostalgic to my parents and grandparents ❤
Such a special place
@@benmorrisit truly is 😊
It was best before General Batista and later Fidel Castro took over my birthplace of Cuba.
I hope the US lifts the embargo. It causes so much suffering and hardship for something that happened in 60s.
I may have misunderstood but I recall hearing that Obama was going to ease up on the embargo conditions and reinstitute travel for Americans to Cuba? Doesn't seem like it happened however?
1:30 will be down to your local service provider, many European ones offer roaming in Cuba and there‘s 4G service.
As a blood cuban, this video was very nice to watch.
It makes me want to CRY on how good these videos are. Keep it up!
She is deffo girlfriend material 👏
Nice vid as usual Ben! 🎉
I went there in 2018, stayed in Varadero and got a tour in Havana, it was truly eye opening compared to what you see online. There was internet, just had to buy card that only last 1 hour
Great video Ben!
Nice call on the travelling companion bros ..... very well done! Schwing ..... 😊
I was there in July. NEVER EVER exchange Euros, pounds or dollars for Pesos. They will rip you off and there is no need. Any shop or restaurant will accept and prefer Euros, dollars or pounds and if you pay in Pesos it will cost you twice as much. Take as much cash with you in Euros as you can.
Absolotely love the style of your vids, very much inspiring me to start my own documentary/film making channel next year ( even taking film in collage ) to start my own travelling documentary. Keep up the good content and thank you for inspiring me hugly into wanting to just pick up a camera and test my film making skills. ( next years gunna be mental )
It's colorful for tourists only not for people who live here. I think we can say that about all places on this planet
An old timey place sounds awesome! Well as long as it's only the good parts I mean.
As a Cuban, I can say that we are in the worst crisis and we cannot go deeper, they do not know how to manage an economy, it has been 63 years of archaic ideas, Cuba is becoming empty, everyone is fighting to leave the country, the youth have no hope, we already have enough! Cuba needs to change the road map, it is a shame my beautiful country with wonderful people, we Cubans need an opportunity to save our society.
Why the heck does the preview thumbnail image show Piccadilly Circus in London?
Really interesting, thanks for all your great content!
im currently on a island stuck in the 1860's like they use horses at main transport all the buildings are built in 18's and werent changed at all and all the lifestyle is in the 18's
What island is that?
Woah which island lmao
Its also insane to me that tthere are so many Polish Fiats 126p "Maluch" in Cuba. HOW DID THEY END UP THERE
Should've tried the cuban pizza. It probably isn't as good as it used to be before Covid, but if you ever end up going to Miami, don't forget to try the cuban pizza.
Ben, I hope you are aware that because of your Cuba visit, if you plan on visiting the states in the future, you’ll now need a full Visa from the US embassy (a royal PITA to get) due to Trump’s asinine sanctions on Cuba before he left office. A word of warning to anyone planning on seeing Cuba and eventually visiting the US.
he holds a british passport. why would he
@Alitza Hasdai not true, it’s for everyone without a US passport. Look it up.
You are definitely helping out by visiting, I bet that lots of Havana’s income comes from tourists!
Marry this girl Ben, she’s so into you💯
loved the video!! just wondering are you able to travel to the US? Just because i know you can’t get an ESTA once visiting cuba, just a random question lol
That's what I thought too. It's true
what a beautiful place!
great experience to witness Ben. Thanks for sharing with us!
Amazing video bro thanks 🙏🏽🇨🇺
This is such a lovely country, nice views and nice cars
Respect for cuba for keeping the classic car culture alive and well
I know my country seems like a paradise for people outside but the reality there is really sad and I’m glad you admitted. I wish nobody else travel to Cuba again. Every dollar or euro that enter in the country only make the dictatorship stronger. As you could see you could eat well but is not the same for regular Cuban families and is not about the “US Embargo” is the dictatorship. Diaz Canel, the president that no Cuban vote for he for sure has good, cars, water, internet, and all that the Cubans are missing nowadays. Cuba was sooo different and so better before 1959. I hope one day my people could live a better life and that way I’ll feel very happy that tourists go to Cuba.
I love how it looks like the olden days in the old cars I think I would be personally in have been there lol but on another note, it is very sad to see the country like that
Really happy that you showed both sides of the coin ❤
Quality video again Ben! Your videos never disappoint!
Seems people have no clue on how many countries are struggling massively like this. They act “shocked” for the first time seeing it & try to sympathize. Just puts into perceptive how naive & clueless some others are from better/more prosperous countries. They truly don’t realize how ungrateful they take things & cry/freak if they don’t get things their way. Sad how ungrateful/unknowledgeable & most importantly how lucky they truly are, but they have no clue. But they always comment/pretend online “they do realize how lucky they are & sympathize for other countries” but just lie to look good online then cry the next day “cuz life’s getting too hard”
IKR, these ppl who have been living in sheltered 1st world countries and shocked to see that Latin America isn't like the 3 photos they saw on a travel blog.
My older brother went to Cuba as a senior trip with his school
Good travel content, inspired me to make some of my own 🙏🏾
I need to go there badly.
Love these travel vids
8:50 good angle brodda
You got lucky with that girl ,she’s a keeper,plant your seed on that one
I’m Cuban. Haven’t been to my home country for over 8 years. Didn’t get to see my grandma before she passed due to lack of hospital care. Her “tombstone” is A PIECE OF CARDBOARD WITH HER NAME ON IT 😭 The last few years most of my family has been starving and living off of garbage. I always implore people to not visit. Even us Cubans that have left don’t go back so we don’t support the communist regime.
I am sorry for your loss and sorry to hear.
This is a lot worse when the Cuban Revolution of 1895 til 1898 when Cuba revolted against Spanish rule and oppression. Even then there was no rationing of anything!
Never got to meet my Grandma or any of my Aunts cause of the bastard communist regime. Cuba is unfortunately in a terrible time, making its people suffer and rot in prison cells just for wanting freedom. CUBA LIBRE !!!
Is it more the embargo not allowing any economic progress because no one can trade with Cuba?
@@lachlan1441 not exactly it’s way more nuanced. Things can get into the country from elsewhere, as we can see from the more tourist “grocery” stores. But the government has ultimate say on prices, what goes where and let’s just say that put shortly, they don’t distribute enough for their citizens to buy even if they had the money which most don’t. They make around 100 dollars a month and those are the lucky ones
I’m
Cuban . I wish we were in the 50s
Cuba in back in the XIX century
Ben cracking video but I think you could develop your storytelling whilst out travelling. No one's saying to have the camera recording for hours but more insight on the cities and countries you visit could be good even if its just mic'ing yourself back when you return from travelling
4:44 THAT'S MR BEAN'S CAR!
IT EXISTS!
I live in Florida and this year I met a Cuban from Miami that moved to central Florida and he says it’s just a poor country and they haven’t returned since he left which was when he was 8 and now he is 16 so yeah most Cubans move for better opportunities and mostly immigrants to Florida on boats everyday because they are desperate for resources in their country and can’t get them😢
I don’t think that guy knows Cuba’s shortages and difficulties are caused by the anti-socialist US government putting crippling unfair sanctions and a trade blockade on Cuba to punish it for its Cuban socialist revolution which overthrew the U.S. backed puppet Cuban dictator Bautista. Cuba would have lots of resources and all the supplies it needs if not for the US sanctions and blockade which are designed to choke Cuba and get Cubans to turn against their government. He doesn’t know his country is poor and has lots of difficulties because of the evil US empire, Cubans like this don’t know their history and just believe the US capitalist propaganda or their Cuban exile capitalist parents don’t tell them the truth.
@Ben Morris
In your 'living like casey neistat video', what is the north face jacket you're wearing? I want to get the same jacket in that colour.
The old buildings were beautiful