Welcome to Cuba! We were very excited to be here but got the worst first impression of Cuba. But we decided to don't let us down and fight them back. Scammers are everywhere in the world you just need to know how to recognize them and know how to deal with them. Don't get scammed! Did you ever experienced some scams and where?
I'm glad you realized quickly that these guys were scammers! I've been encountering people like this since the 70's. The first one I met was in Cairo, but they're everywhere. We just recognize them and don't get discouraged, or blame the regular local people who are nice and welcoming! (I've had locals point out the scammers to me before.) I'm glad that you took the time to really enjoy Colombia without worrying about posting! You need to feed your souls and ensure that you are enjoying yourselves.
There's no reason for a complete stranger to come up to you in the street while pretending to be your friend. I don't like how this individual forced you to interact with him by accusing you of not liking Cuba. I'll be in Havana next month, and if anyone starts following me around for no reason, I will reach out to a policeman.
What a beautiful place to stay in Havana. Not sure why but this episode has a nice fun energy. I'm already really enjoying your Cuba experience :) Looking forward to the next one. Best wishes, James and Kim
Ça me rappelle les Philippines. En 2 mois j'ai vu très peu de touristes. Les gens venaient me voir, ils sont très gentils mais quelque minutes ils enchaine avec de la sollicitation pour me faire acheter un produit ou me pousser à consommer un service qu'ils essaient de décider pour moi. Ça peux donner des situations loufoque.. Une fois y a un gars dans la 40aine qui vient m'aborder et me dit qu'il travail dans un poste de police. Il m'offre de visiter le poste, j'accepte, il me montre les cellule (y avait un tas d'itinérants ou j'sais pas trop d'embarrer dans la cellule).. Ensuite il me me présente à une jeune fille qui me semblait être une mineur.. Il me dit que c'est sa fille et me parle de l'épouser. J'suis comme: Non mais tu déconne? Elle n'est même pas majeur, je ne la connais même pas depuis 5 secondes et tu me parle de mariage? I'm out of here! J'ai déjà violé leur code culturel en m'étant énervé et en disent NON, alors que pour eux ça ne se fait pas d'être aussi direct. Il aurait fallu sourire et dire: 'Je sais pas' ou je sais pas trop mais jamais un 'non' aussi direct. Ça leur fait perdre la face ou je sais pas trop. C'est une culture débile. Faut y être pour comprendre. Et cette histoire, c'est rien... J'ai vu des choses 100 fois pires.
Great tip about the tourist card..Love seeing all the classic cars and architecture..We so want to visit Cuba but have heard about the scammers... Thanks for the tips! Great you were able to go back to that same restaurant and get a better price on the meal! Thanks for sharing!
Too bad you have to be on your guards at all times, especially when you're on vacation. But this is unfortunately common in places where it is difficult to make a honest living. We hope the rest of your trip goes well.
Great information! We’re thinking about jumping over to Cuba soon, so this is a huge help! All the classic cars driving around are pretty cool. Love your videos…thanks for taking us along on your journeys and sharing your experiences!
Yep. It's been that way my entire life. We have to fly in from Mexico or Canada and fly home the same way. You can't get a direct flight to Cuba. For about 2 years we were allowed to go under Obama but then Trump rolled that back. I was there during that short time when Americans were allowed to travel there. It's exotic for Americas to have been to Cuba.
Always hard to know how to deal with scammers. My best guess is use whatever Spanish you have and make friends with a Cuban woman, maybe ask her to guide you about. But that will cost $$ and you will lose some freedoms. I hear that life as a Cuban is very tough, since the USSR became the Russian Federation they lost a lot of subsidy. Average salary $200 per month, I heard. Be careful. Love, D.
It is hard because they're friendly at the beginning but after you find out that they're just trying to trick you into a scam. You're right. The life in Cuba is pretty tough and also it doesn't help the fact they're trying to scam tourists. But the country is very beautiful and the scammers are absolutely everywhere. Thank you Dave!
OMG 25 cocktails?! Thanks for the tip regarding scammers. Hope they refer tourists to less expensive restaurants and they get to earn commission. I think it’s their way of living.
I agree, airport food is the worst. I always try to bring snacks before I get to the airport. It looks like a lot of people were trying to take advantage of you too. I love cheap cocktails!
I love the accent of both of you, where are you guys from?:) Great video guys, really thanks for showing us the scammers and we got scammed in france, never again! Anyway keep it up guys 🙂👏🏼👏🏼 great content
Thank you! We’re from Czech Republic and France. Scammers are everywhere unfortunately even in France and Czech Republic. Nobody can avoid them but if people knows they can.
This video is so helpful! We are going to Cuba in a couple of months. So you had your Tourist visa at the airport before Havana? We are going from Guatemala to Havana passing from Mexico City. So I didn't understand the thing about the drone, did they keep it? We have one and we are a bit afraid!!!
Hi! Yeah we got our tourist card in Bogota in the airport. Unfortunately they took our drone because it’s not allowed in Cuba. They will keep it, ask you many questions. Maybe you will be lucky! What kind of drone do you have?
Kristyna & Romain oh nooo! We have a Mavic Mini, very small! Did you have it in your hand luggage or in your checked in luggage? How did you have it back? Now we are terrified!!!
I travelled to Cuba for a mo th in 2017, iv been to alot of countries but Cuba is definitely one I would return to, its so different to everywhere iv been. But I did find the scammer very annoying at times, one day I was walking down the malecon and a black Cuban guy asked me where I was from and I said I am Irish to which he started talking in ancient Irish to me to try get money from me, the people bringing you to restaurants is very common I got done a few times by this but all in all it was very good place and I will be better equipped for them the next time I return
Hola Señor , dos Mojitos por favor! Unless the rules have recently changed, the entry into Cuba was easy AF. I've entered through Varadero a few times and no questions asked. This Visa thing that you talk about was also not required, but that was coming from Canada, so maybe different rules.
Exactly! Really? Maybe for Canadian people but for us we had to have tourists cards for sure. They would let us go in if we don’t have them. It’s probably different for many countries.
I had best mojito in.cuba,let me try to find the name of the restaurant, and very good lobster in local peoples fancy restaurant. Hold on ket me find out
Hey Guys, Gotta watch later....Class going on......LOL European Colonialism - France and Algeria and Vietnam..etc - goo one.....Looking forward to more Cuba......It's on my bucket list along with the rest of the world..LOL
Hi! How was your class? It was pretty great you should come one day. Except the scammers it’s very beautiful. One we all see the rest of the world haha
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Welcome to Cuba! We were very excited to be here but got the worst first impression of Cuba. But we decided to don't let us down and fight them back. Scammers are everywhere in the world you just need to know how to recognize them and know how to deal with them. Don't get scammed!
Did you ever experienced some scams and where?
I'm glad you realized quickly that these guys were scammers! I've been encountering people like this since the 70's. The first one I met was in Cairo, but they're everywhere. We just recognize them and don't get discouraged, or blame the regular local people who are nice and welcoming! (I've had locals point out the scammers to me before.) I'm glad that you took the time to really enjoy Colombia without worrying about posting! You need to feed your souls and ensure that you are enjoying yourselves.
There's no reason for a complete stranger to come up to you in the street while pretending to be your friend. I don't like how this individual forced you to interact with him by accusing you of not liking Cuba. I'll be in Havana next month, and if anyone starts following me around for no reason, I will reach out to a policeman.
How was your trip ?
And remember there's no toilet paper for the cooks or waitresses at restaurants
What a beautiful place to stay in Havana. Not sure why but this episode has a nice fun energy. I'm already really enjoying your Cuba experience :)
Looking forward to the next one.
Best wishes, James and Kim
Ça me rappelle les Philippines. En 2 mois j'ai vu très peu de touristes. Les gens venaient me voir, ils sont très gentils mais quelque minutes ils enchaine avec de la sollicitation pour me faire acheter un produit ou me pousser à consommer un service qu'ils essaient de décider pour moi. Ça peux donner des situations loufoque.. Une fois y a un gars dans la 40aine qui vient m'aborder et me dit qu'il travail dans un poste de police. Il m'offre de visiter le poste, j'accepte, il me montre les cellule (y avait un tas d'itinérants ou j'sais pas trop d'embarrer dans la cellule).. Ensuite il me me présente à une jeune fille qui me semblait être une mineur.. Il me dit que c'est sa fille et me parle de l'épouser. J'suis comme: Non mais tu déconne? Elle n'est même pas majeur, je ne la connais même pas depuis 5 secondes et tu me parle de mariage? I'm out of here! J'ai déjà violé leur code culturel en m'étant énervé et en disent NON, alors que pour eux ça ne se fait pas d'être aussi direct. Il aurait fallu sourire et dire: 'Je sais pas' ou je sais pas trop mais jamais un 'non' aussi direct. Ça leur fait perdre la face ou je sais pas trop. C'est une culture débile. Faut y être pour comprendre. Et cette histoire, c'est rien... J'ai vu des choses 100 fois pires.
Haha sympa!!
Great tip about the tourist card..Love seeing all the classic cars and architecture..We so want to visit Cuba but have heard about the scammers... Thanks for the tips! Great you were able to go back to that same restaurant and get a better price on the meal! Thanks for sharing!
Too bad you have to be on your guards at all times, especially when you're on vacation. But this is unfortunately common in places where it is difficult to make a honest living. We hope the rest of your trip goes well.
Great information! We’re thinking about jumping over to Cuba soon, so this is a huge help! All the classic cars driving around are pretty cool. Love your videos…thanks for taking us along on your journeys and sharing your experiences!
I loved Havana. It’s hard for us Americans to get there- we’re not allowed to travel there directly from America.
Really ? I didn’t know that
Yep. It's been that way my entire life. We have to fly in from Mexico or Canada and fly home the same way. You can't get a direct flight to Cuba. For about 2 years we were allowed to go under Obama but then Trump rolled that back. I was there during that short time when Americans were allowed to travel there. It's exotic for Americas to have been to Cuba.
Thanks for the tips! Was hoping to go on a cruise to Cuba this year but they stopped cruises going from the USA to Cuba
Sad to hear Scammers are all over the world!! Take care and Have fun u two!😎😊❤️ Bon Voyage!
That's right. Absolutely everywhere. Thank you very much ❤️
@@KristynaRomain OH! I met that scammer when I was in La Habana! It´s funny to see him again here
Always hard to know how to deal with scammers. My best guess is use whatever Spanish you have and make friends with a Cuban woman, maybe ask her to guide you about. But that will cost $$ and you will lose some freedoms. I hear that life as a Cuban is very tough, since the USSR became the Russian Federation they lost a lot of subsidy. Average salary $200 per month, I heard. Be careful. Love, D.
It is hard because they're friendly at the beginning but after you find out that they're just trying to trick you into a scam. You're right. The life in Cuba is pretty tough and also it doesn't help the fact they're trying to scam tourists. But the country is very beautiful and the scammers are absolutely everywhere. Thank you Dave!
OMG 25 cocktails?! Thanks for the tip regarding scammers. Hope they refer tourists to less expensive restaurants and they get to earn commission. I think it’s their way of living.
No of course less haha but so good;)
I agree, airport food is the worst. I always try to bring snacks before I get to the airport. It looks like a lot of people were trying to take advantage of you too. I love cheap cocktails!
I love the accent of both of you, where are you guys from?:) Great video guys, really thanks for showing us the scammers and we got scammed in france, never again! Anyway keep it up guys 🙂👏🏼👏🏼 great content
Thank you! We’re from Czech Republic and France. Scammers are everywhere unfortunately even in France and Czech Republic. Nobody can avoid them but if people knows they can.
Fíha! Moc pěkně 😍😍😍😍 To musela být jízda 😀😀😀😀 Mějte se fajně! Hodně štěstí na cestách ❤
Dekujeme moc! Byl to rusny zacatek naseho vyletu na Kube, ale neda se nic delat. Ale potom uz jsme se jim okruhem vyhybali 😀
@@KristynaRomain 😁 😁 😁 😁 👍👍👍👍
Take care and stay safe🌷. God bless both of you❤
Thank you very much!
You are welcome🌹
Nice guys, you enter Mexico and dish out the video. That is quick :)
I love how the music changes when the plane lands in Cuba!
Eh, our friend from de Gato is on the video!
Yes, they approach you pretend to be super friendly, took you to very expensive place to drink or eat, and ask for tips .lol
This video is so helpful! We are going to Cuba in a couple of months. So you had your Tourist visa at the airport before Havana? We are going from Guatemala to Havana passing from Mexico City. So I didn't understand the thing about the drone, did they keep it? We have one and we are a bit afraid!!!
Hi! Yeah we got our tourist card in Bogota in the airport. Unfortunately they took our drone because it’s not allowed in Cuba. They will keep it, ask you many questions. Maybe you will be lucky! What kind of drone do you have?
Kristyna & Romain oh nooo! We have a Mavic Mini, very small! Did you have it in your hand luggage or in your checked in luggage? How did you have it back? Now we are terrified!!!
We have only carry on. Maybe you will be fine but I thing it’s illegal to have drone in Cuba
I travelled to Cuba for a mo th in 2017, iv been to alot of countries but Cuba is definitely one I would return to, its so different to everywhere iv been. But I did find the scammer very annoying at times, one day I was walking down the malecon and a black Cuban guy asked me where I was from and I said I am Irish to which he started talking in ancient Irish to me to try get money from me, the people bringing you to restaurants is very common I got done a few times by this but all in all it was very good place and I will be better equipped for them the next time I return
Yeah that's pretty annoying...
Plastic airport sandwiches 😂😂 safe travels friends! ❤️
We have to learn from our mistakes and stop buying them 😁 thank you!
Cuban blokes majority are on the take to survive.
Always take a 2506 shirt for a great trip
Hola Señor
, dos Mojitos por favor!
Unless the rules have recently changed, the entry into Cuba was easy AF. I've entered through Varadero a few times and no questions asked. This Visa thing that you talk about was also not required, but that was coming from Canada, so maybe different rules.
Exactly!
Really? Maybe for Canadian people but for us we had to have tourists cards for sure. They would let us go in if we don’t have them. It’s probably different for many countries.
Hi guys! I am planning a trip to Cuba in May. Recommend me some restaurants in Havana please! Greetings from Germany.
Hi! Yeah we have some - El Chanchullero and El Dandy. Pretty good food and go to Bigote de Gato for cheap and good cocktails. Amazing Pinacolada!
Karma is Veradero. 💚
Nice Video Kristen & Romain
Thank you Pranav
I had best mojito in.cuba,let me try to find the name of the restaurant, and very good lobster in local peoples fancy restaurant. Hold on ket me find out
My favorite local restaurant is El Biky
I think the mojito might be at restaurant Havana 61
It's very sad to think that scammers are all over the world :( Anyway God Bless you both and more power on your channel
Romain. your hair looks really good in this video.
Common scam in every tourist spot around the world
True.. but some places you feel it way more..
Hey Guys, Gotta watch later....Class going on......LOL European Colonialism - France and Algeria and Vietnam..etc - goo one.....Looking forward to more Cuba......It's on my bucket list along with the rest of the world..LOL
Hi! How was your class? It was pretty great you should come one day. Except the scammers it’s very beautiful. One we all see the rest of the world haha
I wouldn’t go there for free
Why travel cuba? Horrible country, went to cuba becausr of family but I would not recommend to go there, just the beach
You guys have funny accent
that's for sure!
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