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Cuba is so beautiful. Soy de humacao Puerto Rico but I've always wanted to see Cuba with my own eyes. I knew this Cuban man never met anyone like him. He was always a giver without asking in return. Love your videos.
i am half Cuban yet i have only been there once or twice in my life when i was very young, after watching this video i really wanna visit some of my family who live over there. i remember nothing from when i visited several years ago.
How did you get back and forth from Havana to the other cities like Varadero, Soroa, & Viñales? Does the driver wait for hours while you explore those areas, or do you need to call them back to pick you up, and if so how? Also, approximately how much does it cost (the travel back and forth)? Love your videos!
Thank you! My driver took me everywhere. You’ll have to ask him for his rates for where you want to go. In some instances he’d wait or come back after a couple hours. In others we invited him to join us and hang out. The driver would help you with all that any questions you have tho (:
Hi! You had mentioned commenting below if one would be interested in knowing how you physically traveled to Cuba, since that was challenging. I would like to go, My husband is half Cuban and has extended family there...not sure if that matters in visiting or staying with anyone? I heard that some people have to have a license to host people? We are interested in knowing what documentation is needed other than our U.S. passports and your flight itinerary. Also public transportation, Thanks Romina!
I agree with everything she says about Cuba in this video. I just got back Feb 28, 2020. One more tip budget at least $30 a day for taxi. I believe this was my biggest expenses that I didn’t account for. There is a tour guide next to Hotel Parque Central his name is Mr. Havana. He is the best tour guide there speaks great English.
I enjoyed your video Romina. We have been to Cuba twice already, and are planning another trip this year. Next time you're in Havana I would suggest checking out the Tropicana. Also Santiago de Cuba is worth visiting. You can get there by Russian made helicopter tours.
Just got back from Cuba and wow, what a trip. The most unique place you're likely to see, both good and bad. Old cars everywhere, amazing cheap rum and phenomenal music. But also things that will frustrate you, things just don't work as we're used to them.
I went to Cuba last year for a month, went to Havana, Viñales, Trinidad, Santiago and Baracoa! But I can't believe I missed Soroa. It sounds exactly up my alley. Beautiful nature and waterfalls... oh well, next time! Beautiful video Romina. 👌🏼😊
+holisticmaya thank you so much!! You really hit some of the best spots!! By the places you went to, it does sound like Soroa is up your alley! Now you need to go back 😂 It is really beautiful!!
I love this video!! It's getting me really excited for my upcoming Cuba trip!! :) I recently just started out with RUclips and still figuring out what to do with the travel clips that I have but I saw your travel inspiration video and it got me thinking that maybe I should do something that could inspire other people with the clips also. Great videos!! Keep making more of your travel vlogs! :)
+Ian Sta. Maria that is fantastic! It's a great idea to think about what to do with your travel clips. Not only for RUclips but in general. You'll be able to look back and say "I did that. I went there!" So excited for you to visit Cuba as well. Do let me know how it goes!! 💙🇨🇺
I will vouche that Varadero beaches are amazing! I went to one with my university class on a two week missions trip in May and had a wonderful time there. I wish we had known about the Beatle-themed restaurant though. #YTCM
+Romina Oh gosh, so much. We visited different churches in Holguin, Las Tunas, Ciego de Avila, Matanzas and Havana and spent time getting to know the people. We went to Gibara's look-off point which was fabulous. We got to experience a special anniversary ceremony for the Revolution. So much happened! I have a couple videos on my channel showing my entire trip.
I am cuban. The thing with Varadero is that I think is too over exploited. Every square inch has been used. Santa María is sitill more natural to me and is also less accessible from the mainland.
I was so excited to go to Soroa but all the water there had dried up :( I'm making a couple videos from my trip, mind if I mention this video and recommend people to watch it?
oh noooo! That's too bad :( I guess you can't really control that. Well, that just means you have to go back! I don't mind. (: Just send me links when they're up! I want to watch :D
Nice video, I’m debating on going here in August and vlogging the entire trip. Any sketchiness to worry about having a big camera/mic in your face?? Lol most places I’ve been I haven’t had to worry but just curious
I've never been to a gourmet restaurant there for sure, always tried to stick with the local stuff. I'll have to check one of these places out next time for sure!
+Elizabeth Travels the thing is that a lot of these paladares have really gourmet Cuban food. It is local. ^_^ Just ask around when you are there for a good paladar that serves Cuban food. La Vitrola is a good one in Havana.
Thanks for the advice, I will be traveling around Cuba on a motorcycle in February 2019 for 15 days, I'm really looking forward to the food. :) And a couple of cigars. You didn't mention if you enjoyed them or not, but of course I'm sure you did, they are the most famous in the world! Your Happy, Fun, Friendly personality made me subscribe to your channel just so I could see more of your enthusiasm! And this is not important, but just a side note, you are the most amazingly beautiful woman...
Thanks for watching! You'll have a really nice time and be able to learn about the culture by bike. I actually don't smoke at all and hate any kind of smoking, haha. So I can't really give an opinion on Cuban cigars. Thanks for subscribing. Good luck with your travels! 🖖
Yes I love traveling by motorcycle, you do interact so much more with the local people, and it makes you more interesting to them also, people always want to come up and talk, we will be staying in a "casa particulares" at least two of the nights that we are there, so that will be even better. This will be the 12th country that I have ridden across. Another one we have in common is South Africa, I rode there last year and I also got to spend a lot of time with a Cheetah! It's was free to roam at a place I stayed at in Namibia that took care of Rhinos. I'm a real cat person to start with and then we arrived at this place with this beautiful cat and I pet her until bedtime and petted her again all morning until we had to leave. Same characteristics as my house cat, but that purring is SO loud! haha. We rode 3,000 miles, mostly dirt, (same distance as across America from coast to coast) from Cape Town through Namibia and Botswana to Victoria falls in Zimbabwe.
Narendra Sukhdeo it was wonderful, all the people are nice and friendly and helpful, great food, I ate a lobster just about every day I was there, and of course there is fresh fruit every where, in the country side, just pick a papaya or coconut or bananas right off the trees 😁
Thank you! That's great you're going. I stayed in Havana the whole time I was there. But there are plenty of places to stay in Cuba. I'm sure you could find an airbnb in Varadero.
Great vid! Your tips are super helpful. A friend and I are starting to plan for an upcoming trip to Cuba. What time of year did you go? Looks you didn't have a prob with the weather and being able to enjoy the beaches. Thanks!
Thank you so much!! I went in September. Weather was great most of the time although there was some rain sometimes, but it never got in the way of my plans!! Let me know if you have any other questions. I'm going to make another video just about Havana soon. So stay tuned to catch that one! 💙🇨🇺
The best time to visit Cuba is the dry season, from November to April. They often have hurricanes during the wet. We travelled through Cuba in September and were lucky, we had only one day of very heavy rain.
Hi Romina! Love your videos. I found your channel while I was searching for videos about Cuba. I'm going there for the first time next June and I'm trying to find good and cheap places to eat. Can you tell me the paladares names where you have been? thanks in advance :-)
Great! Thank you for watching. I’m not sure what the weather is like in Feb. I went in September and it was very sunny and hot! All of the people I met spoke English. You should definitely learn some important words in Spanish though.
It doesn't get really cold in Cuba so you can expect more than 20°C at night it gets colder but because of the humide climate it doesnt feel that cold and their english is not that good just a few know how to speak another language .you could maybe learn some phrases for better understanding
Thanks for watching. Glad you liked it! That's great you are going. You won't be disappointed. I stayed at an Airbnb. Here's a tour of the place and a link to where you can rent the apartment: ruclips.net/video/ep3eRBnyvEc/видео.html
Did you have any issue planning your trip as an American? Under what basis did you travel? The most popular one I've learned is people to people but not sure how that works and what is required.
+Macintosh Windows yes most people do get people to people and that's probably your best bet. Mine was different because I was reconnecting with family and there is one that is called something like that. People to people is all about connecting with the culture and the people. So don't go posting any photos to Facebook of you only having fun at the beach. 😉 Now it's even easier to go to Cuba because of the direct flights. When I went, they still hadn't introduced that. So I had to fly through Panama.
amillion77 we paid $100 for three of us in a private taxi. The bus is $25 per person and you will need to buy tickets one day before and pay a taxi from the bus station to your lodging . You may also find a colectivo taxi if you ask around.
I have just returned from Cuba, what a fascinating place! If you desire to go, go now! See it before BKing, McD, StarB ruin the true beautiful Cuban culture. Just my opinion. Peace.
Hi Romina, I have to opportunity is visit either Cuba or Havasupai Falls. I noticed that you have been to both, which place is better and why? I will be in Cancun for vacation so trying to decide wether to visit Cuba or fly straight to LV then hike down to hvavasupai falls. Tough decision I know!
They are both very different. Depends on what you are looking for. I love both equally. You might want to check havasupai and see if they have openings when you want to go.
Thanks for the info. Could you tell me how much would cost a private driver for a day and if you could hire him for a few days moving from 1 place to another.
Thank you!! Cool. Born and raised in Florida. You know Romina is an Italian name. Go to Italy, you can get keychains everywhere with her name on it!!! 😊
Romina Florida is gorgeous from what I’ve seen, I’d love to go there one day. I have Chilean background but was born raised in Australia 🇦🇺 Cool, I’ve have to go there one day to get her one :)
For lunch: La Vitrola For dinner: Ivan Chef Justo These were my favorites! I have not been to Colombia, but I would love to go. My favorite is la bandeja paisa!
I’m definitely not the right person to ask to give any official answers, but I believe you also need one of the seven visas if you are a US citizen. Some more tips about Cuba travel: ruclips.net/video/YOGqomT46tE/видео.html
How do I know I'm using someone reputable? How much does a 3hr ride around the island cost? I'm just afraid I will be taken. I will be with someone that know the language very well, her first language. This trip is going to be a surprise until I have to tell her. Any help will be very much appreciated!
If you want a driver, contact mine! I think I put his info in the description of the video. He is extremely trustworthy. If he cannot drive you, then I am sure he will recommend someone reputable. For the most part the Cuban people just want to make money and leave a good impression. Most of them care about the tourism so they won’t take advantage because that leaves a bad reputation. They want people to come back. Contact the driver I used, he speaks English pretty well and knows about the sketchy things better than I do! 💙🖖
How much are the convertible car rides? And how do you get to, say, Trinidad? Love your videos. We watched a ton of videos and yours are by far the best.
I think it was something like $30? I don’t remember exactly now sorry. I used a private driver to get to all of the cities I wanted to go to. I personally didn’t go to Trinidad so I can’t tell you exactly how to get there but the best way would be to use a private driver or get on the bus. (: thank you for watching! Glad you like my videos.
Cuba is safe to travel alone but like any foreign country you are not familiar with, don’t go down any unfamiliar streets. And be careful with what you have visible and on you. (:
You can apply to get a visa to go to Cuba. There are different categories. More than likely you will end up with one called "people to people". Look that up and you will get more info. You can go, just not as a tourist. They have a number of different categories. Most tour companies are providing tours to Cuba through "people to people"
Haha the reason I don’t is because 1) prices for destinations change all of the time and 2) because I ALWAYS try to negotiate 😂 Also, a lot of the things I mentioned in this video vary in prices. For example, the paladares you could have one meal for $3 or $15. So I just didn’t want to get into all of that. 😅
Great Video, but this is more of a "Things to do in the Havana area" instead of Cuba. Cuba is pretty large and it has some great places all around Cuba. Most are pristine and untouched! Cheers!
Thanks for watching!! Although, your observation is not accurate. Not sure if you watched the whole thing, but 2 of the 5 activities I mentioned are HOURS away from Havana, only 1 is in the centre of Havana, another 1 is about all of Cuba and the other is on the outskirts of Havana. (: So... calling it things to do in Havana when only 1 out of 5 of the activities are in Havana wouldn't be correct!
Hi, thanks for your response. I stated the Havana area, meaning close to Havana, not Havana. I'm just pointing out that there are great places to go and see in Holguin, Isla de la juventud, Santiago de Cuba and many others. I've travelled all around Cuba and I'm from Cuba, so I just thought of that when watching your video. I still appreciate your great review.
Romny, I know you started the Havana area, but still 2 of the places I mentioned are hours away from Havana. So it wouldn't be accurate to title the video that. 😂 I am Cuban too, born in USA. Where were you born? Cuba is huge! I can't possibly pick only 5 things. It's hard.
Romina, I'm just pointing out your title is top 5 Cuba things and im just disagreeing with your consideration of Cuba and top things to do that you pointed out are all within hours of Havana. You left out many great places that are on the other side of the country and not just the surrounding area of Havana (within few hours). I don't understand why you don't get what I'm saying? Have you travelled to Isla de la juventud, Santiago, Holguin? Either way, born in Holguin live in Canada. I hope you do get to see those places in the future if you haven't and maybe include some of them in your"Cuba list". You just stated that Cuba is huge and you can't possibly pick only 5 things, but your video states that as your title. Have a good one.
Awesome! We were planing to go there long time ago, but too scared, lol ty for the best video :) and the tips for traveling in CuBa, love ur video please keep updating . thank you again...
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Thank you for not having long intros and getting to the point
Lol I try to. But sometimes I do babble. It happens! ☺️
@@redrominacorrect!
You do babble, a lot.
Ken Lyneham right. I said that. And? LOL
Cuba is so beautiful. Soy de humacao Puerto Rico but I've always wanted to see Cuba with my own eyes. I knew this Cuban man never met anyone like him. He was always a giver without asking in return. Love your videos.
+Jonathan Gonzalez thank you so much my friend. Cuba is beautiful and I'm sure you'd enjoy it. You must go as soon as you can!
Congratulations for your very clear English, I’m Italian, but I have understood every single word...
Going to Cuba in July. I was weary at 1st but this video has me super excited. Now I need to decide between soroa and varadero
Im cuban , and i will definitely recommend varadero beach , it’s just amazing 😁, have a nice trip
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Romina I love your video's about Cuba!!! 😎😎😎
Romina can you go fishing there ?
I'm glad you enjoyed our island
So mesmerizing
i am half Cuban yet i have only been there once or twice in my life when i was very young, after watching this video i really wanna visit some of my family who live over there. i remember nothing from when i visited several years ago.
Yeah, Cuba is a beautiful island. I miss it so much.
It truly is! Thank you for watching!! 💙🖖
I love this place
I just realized you make a list video based off your past travels, that's a smart move. I'm going to remember that thanks.
+AdamUPNow yup! ^_^
I don't know what's more beautiful beaches of verradero or the way the light hits your angel eyes ..
Hah! Thanks! 😎
Las Terrazas and Viñales are my favorite places in Cuba.
They are great locations!!
Your video was very helpful to me and my family for my first visit to Cuba. Thank you very much.
+Ludrick Jean-Louis that's great! Thanks for watching. I'm glad you thought it was useful. I hope you have a nice time in Cuba. When are you going?
How did you get back and forth from Havana to the other cities like Varadero, Soroa, & Viñales? Does the driver wait for hours while you explore those areas, or do you need to call them back to pick you up, and if so how?
Also, approximately how much does it cost (the travel back and forth)?
Love your videos!
Thank you! My driver took me everywhere. You’ll have to ask him for his rates for where you want to go. In some instances he’d wait or come back after a couple hours. In others we invited him to join us and hang out. The driver would help you with all that any questions you have tho (:
Hi! You had mentioned commenting below if one would be interested in knowing how you physically traveled to Cuba, since that was challenging. I would like to go, My husband is half Cuban and has extended family there...not sure if that matters in visiting or staying with anyone? I heard that some people have to have a license to host people? We are interested in knowing what documentation is needed other than our U.S. passports and your flight itinerary. Also public transportation, Thanks Romina!
What is the most important Spanish greetings, questions , etc you should try and learn when traveling to cuba? Thanks you for your excellent video.
That’s a great video idea! I’ll have to think of some of the things and get back to you!
I agree with everything she says about Cuba in this video. I just got back Feb 28, 2020.
One more tip budget at least $30 a day for taxi. I believe this was my biggest expenses that I didn’t account for. There is a tour guide next to Hotel Parque Central his name is Mr. Havana. He is the best tour guide there speaks great English.
lol you've been robed
Could u share the tour guides number pls
I'm going to Cuba this June, I will definitely try to visit all these spots. Awesome video!
Thank you!! It’ll be a great trip! Make sure you watch my latest video: the 10 things you shouldn’t do in Cuba!
I could definitely see myself visiting Cuba for a month or 2 !
+Smit Rome yay! Maybe you should ^_^
I enjoyed your video Romina. We have been to Cuba twice already, and are planning another trip this year. Next time you're in Havana I would suggest checking out the Tropicana. Also Santiago de Cuba is worth visiting. You can get there by Russian made helicopter tours.
Yup those are great too (:
Just got back from Cuba and wow, what a trip. The most unique place you're likely to see, both good and bad. Old cars everywhere, amazing cheap rum and phenomenal music. But also things that will frustrate you, things just don't work as we're used to them.
+Michael Ely that’s great! I’m glad you had a nice time there and got to learn about my culture.
Awesome video Romina! I'm headed there this week and cannot wait! Looking forward to following your future travels! Continue to shine bright!!
+Dominique Ceja thanks so much!! I appreciate it. I hope you have a fantastic time and learn about the country and the people.
I went to Cuba last year for a month, went to Havana, Viñales, Trinidad, Santiago and Baracoa! But I can't believe I missed Soroa. It sounds exactly up my alley. Beautiful nature and waterfalls... oh well, next time! Beautiful video Romina. 👌🏼😊
+holisticmaya thank you so much!! You really hit some of the best spots!! By the places you went to, it does sound like Soroa is up your alley! Now you need to go back 😂 It is really beautiful!!
I would like all people pronunciation the idiom english like you! Easy to understand, I will do these in Cuba! TKS!
Thank you!
I just realized that waterfall place is the same place I went to a few months ago at Cuba WOW ! Cool you went too! I love Cuba . I’m cuban ;)
Very cool!! Thanks for watching. Did you enjoy the waterfall?
@@redromina whats the name of the waterfall and where is it located? thanks
Thank u because right now i am On vacation in Cuba for 5 weeks
Nice!!
Thank you for the video
thanks for watching! (:
I love this video!! It's getting me really excited for my upcoming Cuba trip!! :) I recently just started out with RUclips and still figuring out what to do with the travel clips that I have but I saw your travel inspiration video and it got me thinking that maybe I should do something that could inspire other people with the clips also. Great videos!! Keep making more of your travel vlogs! :)
+Ian Sta. Maria that is fantastic! It's a great idea to think about what to do with your travel clips. Not only for RUclips but in general. You'll be able to look back and say "I did that. I went there!" So excited for you to visit Cuba as well. Do let me know how it goes!! 💙🇨🇺
I will vouche that Varadero beaches are amazing! I went to one with my university class on a two week missions trip in May and had a wonderful time there. I wish we had known about the Beatle-themed restaurant though. #YTCM
+Zack Attack that's so cool! What else did you do on your trip?
+Romina Oh gosh, so much. We visited different churches in Holguin, Las Tunas, Ciego de Avila, Matanzas and Havana and spent time getting to know the people. We went to Gibara's look-off point which was fabulous. We got to experience a special anniversary ceremony for the Revolution. So much happened! I have a couple videos on my channel showing my entire trip.
+Zack Attack fantastic. I will be checking them out. (:
Wowww just came back from verodaro 😍🔥😘
Thumbs up my Friend !!
Thank you! 🙌
I believe when people say best beach is in varadero I think its overrated. It's actually santa maria with 4 miles long white sand beach.
Yea I mean you can’t really go wrong at any beach in Cuba to be honest. (:
I am cuban. The thing with Varadero is that I think is too over exploited. Every square inch has been used. Santa María is sitill more natural to me and is also less accessible from the mainland.
I liked Santa Maria better but Varadero is rated higher because the sand is whiter, the water clearer and less waves.
I’m going to Varadero next month so excited!!🥰
Awesome! Thanks for watching 🖖
I was so excited to go to Soroa but all the water there had dried up :(
I'm making a couple videos from my trip, mind if I mention this video and recommend people to watch it?
oh noooo! That's too bad :( I guess you can't really control that. Well, that just means you have to go back! I don't mind. (: Just send me links when they're up! I want to watch :D
Thanks Romina! Thanks for your inspirational videos! You're the best!!
+Potato Jet 💙✌️
When is a good/bad time to.go.to.soroa?
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Loved your perspective on Cuba! Beautiful video
Wow thank you so much. I’m happy you enjoyed it.
Went to Cuba in 2018 on a 2 day excursion to Cuba.
Nice video, I’m debating on going here in August and vlogging the entire trip. Any sketchiness to worry about having a big camera/mic in your face?? Lol most places I’ve been I haven’t had to worry but just curious
I didn’t have a problem and neither have any other filmmakers and youtubers that I know of. (:
Romina ok great! Thanks!
I loooove Cuba so much! We're lucky to go there so easily as Canadians, maybe I should plan a trip there this winter...
So true. It is easier for you! Well, now you've got some things to do if you haven't done them already!
I've never been to a gourmet restaurant there for sure, always tried to stick with the local stuff. I'll have to check one of these places out next time for sure!
+Elizabeth Travels the thing is that a lot of these paladares have really gourmet Cuban food. It is local. ^_^ Just ask around when you are there for a good paladar that serves Cuban food. La Vitrola is a good one in Havana.
Romina
Small world! I got a tour by the same guy in the same car (Omar Frias). I'd recommend him.
Cool!! In the Cadillac?
Romina yep!
That's so cool!!! He was fun
How much was it and how long?
MsLemons12 hey! I want to ask you about this trip!
Going to Cuba for 4 days. Any MUSTS we need to do? Best beaches, restaurants, historical sites? Not too pricey. Thank you
Thanks for the advice, I will be traveling around Cuba on a motorcycle in February 2019 for 15 days, I'm really looking forward to the food. :) And a couple of cigars. You didn't mention if you enjoyed them or not, but of course I'm sure you did, they are the most famous in the world! Your Happy, Fun, Friendly personality made me subscribe to your channel just so I could see more of your enthusiasm! And this is not important, but just a side note, you are the most amazingly beautiful woman...
Thanks for watching! You'll have a really nice time and be able to learn about the culture by bike. I actually don't smoke at all and hate any kind of smoking, haha. So I can't really give an opinion on Cuban cigars. Thanks for subscribing. Good luck with your travels! 🖖
Yes I love traveling by motorcycle, you do interact so much more with the local people, and it makes you more interesting to them also, people always want to come up and talk, we will be staying in a "casa particulares" at least two of the nights that we are there, so that will be even better. This will be the 12th country that I have ridden across. Another one we have in common is South Africa, I rode there last year and I also got to spend a lot of time with a Cheetah! It's was free to roam at a place I stayed at in Namibia that took care of Rhinos. I'm a real cat person to start with and then we arrived at this place with this beautiful cat and I pet her until bedtime and petted her again all morning until we had to leave. Same characteristics as my house cat, but that purring is SO loud! haha. We rode 3,000 miles, mostly dirt, (same distance as across America from coast to coast) from Cape Town through Namibia and Botswana to Victoria falls in Zimbabwe.
I'm going next month. Thinking of bringing my camera to vlog!! So excited!!!
how was it?
Narendra Sukhdeo it was wonderful, all the people are nice and friendly and helpful, great food, I ate a lobster just about every day I was there, and of course there is fresh fruit every where, in the country side, just pick a papaya or coconut or bananas right off the trees 😁
Hey I just subscribed !!!! I'm going to Cubs in July and wanted to known where did you stay in veradero ?
Thank you! That's great you're going. I stayed in Havana the whole time I was there. But there are plenty of places to stay in Cuba. I'm sure you could find an airbnb in Varadero.
I have to do this for school
I'm going to Cuba in a month!!!!!!!!!
Wow cool do you have plans for your trip??
Great vid! Your tips are super helpful. A friend and I are starting to plan for an upcoming trip to Cuba. What time of year did you go? Looks you didn't have a prob with the weather and being able to enjoy the beaches. Thanks!
Thank you so much!! I went in September. Weather was great most of the time although there was some rain sometimes, but it never got in the way of my plans!! Let me know if you have any other questions. I'm going to make another video just about Havana soon. So stay tuned to catch that one! 💙🇨🇺
The best time to visit Cuba is the dry season, from November to April. They often have hurricanes during the wet.
We travelled through Cuba in September and were lucky, we had only one day of very heavy rain.
Excellent information
Hi Romina! Love your videos. I found your channel while I was searching for videos about Cuba. I'm going there for the first time next June and I'm trying to find good and cheap places to eat. Can you tell me the paladares names where you have been? thanks in advance :-)
Great video! Was the restaurant at LaGuardia? Dos you request terrace seating? Thank you
hi i loved your video, i'd love to go to Cuba whats the weather in February and do the speak English?
Great! Thank you for watching. I’m not sure what the weather is like in Feb. I went in September and it was very sunny and hot! All of the people I met spoke English. You should definitely learn some important words in Spanish though.
Température often drop around 18-20°c at night
It doesn't get really cold in Cuba so you can expect more than 20°C at night it gets colder but because of the humide climate it doesnt feel that cold and their english is not that good just a few know how to speak another language .you could maybe learn some phrases for better understanding
I go to Cuba in July ❤️
Awesome
@@redromina U'll love it. Try some other provinces like Cienfuegos and Villa Clara
Narendra Sukhdeo you meant to reply to Poppy right? Lol but you tagged me
Hi , really cool video. I'm going to Cuba and would like to know where you stayed
Thanks for watching. Glad you liked it! That's great you are going. You won't be disappointed. I stayed at an Airbnb. Here's a tour of the place and a link to where you can rent the apartment: ruclips.net/video/ep3eRBnyvEc/видео.html
I'm planning to visit need guidance on travelling on a budget. From s.a which airline is the cheapest to travel.
Did you have any issue planning your trip as an American? Under what basis did you travel? The most popular one I've learned is people to people but not sure how that works and what is required.
+Macintosh Windows yes most people do get people to people and that's probably your best bet. Mine was different because I was reconnecting with family and there is one that is called something like that. People to people is all about connecting with the culture and the people. So don't go posting any photos to Facebook of you only having fun at the beach. 😉 Now it's even easier to go to Cuba because of the direct flights. When I went, they still hadn't introduced that. So I had to fly through Panama.
Love the video Romina ah I hope one day I could visit Cuba
+Laurie Darius thank you so much! Should I do more of these types of videos?
Romina YES!!
+Laurie Darius yay ok!
Romina hehe
Nice highlight and recommendations video from your trip. 🙌 Have you done any cooking videos? You love to talk about food 🍽🤔
I’ve done some videos with food! I just love food personally. I don’t know how much time I’d spend making videos. It’s like a me thing.
Romina Hi! I had to check out your foodie videos 😋. BTW, I see you’re less than 300 from getting to 10k subscribers! You must be thrilled!😁
How did you get around Cuba? You mentioned you had a driver? Di you recommend that? Is it expensive?
+The Wandering Wanderluster I had a driver. It's not too expensive. You can get drivers for around $30/day depending. I do recommend it!
How much was the ride to varadero beach? I hear it's two hours away from Havana
+amillion77 yes it's two hours away from Havana. I had a driver the whole time I was in Cuba so I am not sure how much that specific ride would cost!
amillion77 we paid $100 for three of us in a private taxi. The bus is $25 per person and you will need to buy tickets one day before and pay a taxi from the bus station to your lodging . You may also find a colectivo taxi if you ask around.
Nature lover should come to watch diversity of Himalaya
I would LOVE to. Thank you for watching
Very nice
I have just returned from Cuba, what a fascinating place!
If you desire to go, go now!
See it before BKing, McD, StarB ruin the true beautiful Cuban culture. Just my opinion. Peace.
+Gary Burt I can only hope that one day the people of Cuba are ALLOWED to experience things like Starbucks!
very good info: planning to vist next month
+Kandarpa Saikia that's great!! Thanks for watching. Where will you be staying?
I would be interested in how you got to Cuba from USA..thank you
By Toronto to cuba
Which are your favorite Paladares?
I'm going in June
Fantastic!
Hi Romina, I have to opportunity is visit either Cuba or Havasupai Falls. I noticed that you have been to both, which place is better and why? I will be in Cancun for vacation so trying to decide wether to visit Cuba or fly straight to LV then hike down to hvavasupai falls. Tough decision I know!
They are both very different. Depends on what you are looking for. I love both equally. You might want to check havasupai and see if they have openings when you want to go.
Romina thanks for your response, i have a permit for June :) but was also considering Cuba
What is the name of the waterfalls? How do i find it? Good video!
The waterfalls are Soroa.
Thanks for the info. Could you tell me how much would cost a private driver for a day and if you could hire him for a few days moving from 1 place to another.
Depends on the driver and the destinations. Contact the driver I had and ask him these questions if you like!
Hi, could u share the drivers number pls. Very interesting video
decent. Thanks heaps for sharing. 💖
Thanks heaps for watching
A donde recomiendas pasar el año nuevo en habana?
great video cuba is my second home
+ironman8o thank you for watching! 🇨🇺
My cousin’s name is Romina 😊 we are Chilean. Where are you from Romina?
Love your video, Cuba looks gorgeous 😊
Thank you!! Cool. Born and raised in Florida. You know Romina is an Italian name. Go to Italy, you can get keychains everywhere with her name on it!!! 😊
Romina Florida is gorgeous from what I’ve seen, I’d love to go there one day.
I have Chilean background but was born raised in Australia 🇦🇺
Cool, I’ve have to go there one day to get her one :)
Havana Alicia Hostel (Particular house) is a great place to stay in Havana. It is listed in air b& b.
cool! Maybe I'll check it out for my next trip there. (:
Can you tell me the name of the best paladar you visit? Greetings from Colombia
For lunch: La Vitrola
For dinner: Ivan Chef Justo
These were my favorites! I have not been to Colombia, but I would love to go. My favorite is la bandeja paisa!
Romina Thank you! I'll visit those then! Yes you have to come, we have so many beautiful places and delicious food (Bandeja Paisa one of them) ;)
Hello Romina is the beatles restaurant an actually restaurant or a bar ?
Yes. It’s both
hi romina , i want to fly out of newark nj to cuba . are there any requirements to visit cuba other than a US passport ?
I’m definitely not the right person to ask to give any official answers, but I believe you also need one of the seven visas if you are a US citizen. Some more tips about Cuba travel: ruclips.net/video/YOGqomT46tE/видео.html
How do I know I'm using someone reputable? How much does a 3hr ride around the island cost? I'm just afraid I will be taken. I will be with someone that know the language very well, her first language. This trip is going to be a surprise until I have to tell her. Any help will be very much appreciated!
If you want a driver, contact mine! I think I put his info in the description of the video. He is extremely trustworthy. If he cannot drive you, then I am sure he will recommend someone reputable. For the most part the Cuban people just want to make money and leave a good impression. Most of them care about the tourism so they won’t take advantage because that leaves a bad reputation. They want people to come back. Contact the driver I used, he speaks English pretty well and knows about the sketchy things better than I do! 💙🖖
Romina thank you so very much! I'll definitely get in touch with the driver you used too. Thanks again for the much needed help... you're great!
How much are the convertible car rides? And how do you get to, say, Trinidad? Love your videos. We watched a ton of videos and yours are by far the best.
I think it was something like $30? I don’t remember exactly now sorry. I used a private driver to get to all of the cities I wanted to go to. I personally didn’t go to Trinidad so I can’t tell you exactly how to get there but the best way would be to use a private driver or get on the bus. (: thank you for watching! Glad you like my videos.
Romina who was your driver?
Omar?
Yes, check out time stamp 1:13. You can pause the video and get his info! (:
Is having a private driver and going to the more high end restaurants every day, why you said 800-1500 USD a week?
What?
what paladares was in this video? thx
Here is a list of the paladares I went to while in Cuba!
Cafe Fortuna
La Vitrola
La Guarida
El Cocinero
Rodney Cafe at the Tropicana
Ivan Chef Justo
how much exactly you paid for the trip around havana in the old cars?
It was around $30 USD.
and #6 drink enjoy the sun
Please use next time an image stabilizer, as these are quite shaky and I became dizi watching these Cuba related videos.
Romina should we stay in Varadero or Havana
I stayed in Havana every time I have gone to Varadero! It depends on what you want to do in Varadero! (:
Next time Don't forget go to el cañonaso in the light house of Havana they blow it at 9:00 pm
That’s a great addition! I’ve done that. It’s nice. There’s so much to do in Cuba!
Romina definitely...tell me about't I born there
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+Old Farm Show 😊
Hola have you visited Playa Giron? Matanzas
Yup
Did you have a great experience there? Do you have videos of Playa Giron? I am going on the 18 of January!!!
What was the place with the waterfalls? I'm not sure how to spell it
+WhosThatGirlBre? Soroa! Maybe I should write the list of everything in the description. ^_^
I have a project on Cuba this might help
+Tadele Bezabeh awesome! 🇨🇺
Love channel!!!!!!
Thank you!! 💙🖖
Were there seaweed?
Can you help me on what I should do in Havana for 2 days
Watch all of my videos about Cuba. Plenty to do.
Great content
Thanks
...going to Cuba in 2 weeks where can I find one of these "paladares" near my resort?
Haxzaw how is it?
@@DrPhil-kx3ci leaving on Friday, I hope it's awesome.
weeee I'm from cuba
+Toy Bonnie nice!!! 😎👍🇨🇺🇨🇺🇨🇺🇨🇺
ticci toby me too 🇨🇺
Is it safe to travel alone
Cuba is safe to travel alone but like any foreign country you are not familiar with, don’t go down any unfamiliar streets. And be careful with what you have visible and on you. (:
yea
Te amo 😍
I'd love to know how to get around the US citizen travel ban..? Can't wait to go.
You can apply to get a visa to go to Cuba. There are different categories. More than likely you will end up with one called "people to people". Look that up and you will get more info. You can go, just not as a tourist. They have a number of different categories. Most tour companies are providing tours to Cuba through "people to people"
Talk about prices girl !!!
Haha the reason I don’t is because 1) prices for destinations change all of the time and 2) because I ALWAYS try to negotiate 😂 Also, a lot of the things I mentioned in this video vary in prices. For example, the paladares you could have one meal for $3 or $15. So I just didn’t want to get into all of that. 😅
Is it possible to eat Vegan at the Paladares?
Yes. They will try their best to accommodate.
Girl you could eat out of the trees...…. honestly..... there's not much MEAT there so youre good.
Great Video, but this is more of a "Things to do in the Havana area" instead of Cuba. Cuba is pretty large and it has some great places all around Cuba. Most are pristine and untouched! Cheers!
Thanks for watching!! Although, your observation is not accurate. Not sure if you watched the whole thing, but 2 of the 5 activities I mentioned are HOURS away from Havana, only 1 is in the centre of Havana, another 1 is about all of Cuba and the other is on the outskirts of Havana. (: So... calling it things to do in Havana when only 1 out of 5 of the activities are in Havana wouldn't be correct!
Hi, thanks for your response. I stated the Havana area, meaning close to Havana, not Havana. I'm just pointing out that there are great places to go and see in Holguin, Isla de la juventud, Santiago de Cuba and many others. I've travelled all around Cuba and I'm from Cuba, so I just thought of that when watching your video. I still appreciate your great review.
Romny, I know you started the Havana area, but still 2 of the places I mentioned are hours away from Havana. So it wouldn't be accurate to title the video that. 😂 I am Cuban too, born in USA. Where were you born? Cuba is huge! I can't possibly pick only 5 things. It's hard.
Romina, I'm just pointing out your title is top 5 Cuba things and im just disagreeing with your consideration of Cuba and top things to do that you pointed out are all within hours of Havana. You left out many great places that are on the other side of the country and not just the surrounding area of Havana (within few hours). I don't understand why you don't get what I'm saying? Have you travelled to Isla de la juventud, Santiago, Holguin? Either way, born in Holguin live in Canada. I hope you do get to see those places in the future if you haven't and maybe include some of them in your"Cuba list". You just stated that Cuba is huge and you can't possibly pick only 5 things, but your video states that as your title. Have a good one.
Is it safe for Americans to be there now!? We are still ??? About making a trip there, lol...
Yes. It's very safe there. (: Most people are incredibly nice and will go out of their way to make you feel great during your time there.
Awesome! We were planing to go there long time ago, but too scared, lol ty for the best video :) and the tips for traveling in CuBa, love ur video please keep updating . thank you again...
Thanks for watching! No reason to be scared. Just a friendly island in the Caribbean. (:
Thank You Again! I did Subscribed ur Vlog now.
+Maily Woolsey thank you! 💙✌️