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Category: Cuba

Cuba is something different! This exotic country definitely has its own character, formed by the colonialist era, revolution and communist era, as well as the embargo that followed. Cuba has been left behind in development in many ways, and traveling around this beautiful country feels like a jump back in time. Times are changing though, so go before it’s too late!

We have so far explored the western part of the island, from the sandy beaches of Varadero to the colorful streets of Havana and onward to beautiful Viñales and tranquil Puerto Esperanza. Find below our posts about Cuba and how to travel around the country on a budget, using public transportation.

Short facts:
-population: 11,3 million
-currency: Cuban Convertible Peso CUC and Cuban Peso CUP
-language: Spanish
-capital city: Havana

Fishing village Puerto Esperanza near popular Viñales in Cuba charms with quietness and fresh seafood. | FinnsAway Travel Blog

Rural Cuba: Tranquil Puerto Esperanza

Published: December 28, 2019

Fishing village Puerto Esperanza near popular Viñales charms with quietness and fresh seafood.

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Hiking in beautiful Viñales, Cuba, without a guide or tour. | FinnsAway Travel Blog

Viñales – haven for nature-lovers and hikers

Published: December 26, 2019

Travel guide to beautiful Viñales in Cuba - activities and how to hike without a guide or tour.

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The capital of Cuba is an amazing travel destination that is full of colors and energy, as well as history and sights. Pictures from Havana. | FinnsAway Travel Blog

Postcards from Havana

Published: December 2, 2019

Picture postcards and short stories from the colorful streets of Havana

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How to travel between Viñales and Havana using local transportation | FinnsAway travel blog

From Havana to Vinales and back

Published: November 13, 2019

Guide on how to travel between Viñales and Havana using local transportation

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How to travel between Viñales and Puerto Esperanza using local transportation | FinnsAway travel blog

From Vinales to Puerto Esperanza

Published: November 12, 2019

How to travel between Viñales and Puerto Esperanza using local transportation

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How to get from Varadero to Havana with camiones | FinnsAway travel blog

From Varadero to Havana

Published: November 12, 2019

Short guide on how to get to Havana from Varadero using local transportation

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Public transportation in Cuba using camiones and collectivos | FinnsAway Travel Blog

Local transportation in Cuba

Published: November 11, 2019

Introduction to public transportation and local way of traveling around Cuba.

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Is Cuba an expensive travel destination? How to use cuban pesos and convertible pesos? Cost summary of two weeks in Cuba | FinnsAway travel blog

Cost summary: two weeks in Cuba

Published: November 7, 2019

Cost summary of 16 days in Cuba, and tips for traveling in Cuba on a budget.

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Introduction to independent traveling in Cuba in off-season. How is Cuba as a travel destination for backpackers. | FinnsAway Nomad Travels

CUBA – Colorful, Unique, Beautiful, Authentic

Published: October 31, 2019

First feelings of Cuba, and introducing Cuba as a travel destination for backpackers.

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Moments from Montevideo: local craft beer, street Moments from Montevideo: local craft beer, street views and beautiful parks 😍🌴🍻Pics 1- 3 street views and tasting a local IPA in Ciudad Vieja
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Pics 8-10 views from along the Rambla(More about craft beer in Uruguay will follow soon in Craft Beer Nomad account, cheers! 🍻)#finnsaway #nomadlife #craftbeernomads #visitmontevideo
Montevideo, the modern capital of Uruguay turned o Montevideo, the modern capital of Uruguay turned out to be a great travel destination even now, during the winter and low season. Compared to Buenos Aires and the Brazilian metropolises that we visited earlier, Montevideo is small, clean and organized, but it still has a vibrant feel of a large capital city.We stayed for a three days and explored both the historical quarters and the more modern neighborhoods, and roamed around parks and along the popular Rambla, an avenue that runs along the shore of the estuary of Río de la Plata river.A walk in the old town, Ciudad Vieja, is a must when visiting Montevideo. This historical area is home to several landmark buildings, museums, parks and narrow streets lined with old houses.#finnsaway #nomadlife #visitmontevideo
The historical center of Colonia del Sacramento in The historical center of Colonia del Sacramento in Uruguay is charming! During the summer months this small city just one hour ferry ride from Buenos Aires gets busy, but now in the autumn / winter it was very quiet, but still very beautiful.The old town is a World Heritage site and attracts visitors s from around the world. For many it is just a day trip destination from Buenos Aires, but it's worth of staying a bit longer, as the ancient cobbled streets lined with old buildings look wonderful also after dark. Also, the sunsets are fabulous!"Founded in 1680 by the Portuguese Manuel de Lobo, the city passed from Portuguese to Spanish rule several times, until the Declaration of Independence of the Banda Oriental in 1825. These events made the Historic Center of the capital of Colonia a melting pot of architectural and urban styles, where typically Portuguese colonial styles and Spanish-style homes coexist."Sunday reel 24 / 2025#finnsaway #nomadlife #digitalnomads #travelforlife #nomadiclife #visituruguay
One more throwback to Buenos Aires with a set of r One more throwback to Buenos Aires with a set of random pics from around this vibrant city that we quickly learned to love!1) Sunset view over the Recoleta Cemetery (known for Panteón de Eva Perón)
2) Random street view
3) Palacio Libertad culture center
4) In a concert in the Palacio Libertad
5) Congress, the Argentinian parliament building
6) Atlas de Recoleta, sculpture carrying a branch of a gigantic tree
7) A beautiful office building in San Telmo
8) View to the Japanese Garden
9) Floralis Generica steel flower
10) A thick fog setting over the city#finnsaway #nomadlife #visitbuenosaires
Whether you are a friend of books of beautiful bui Whether you are a friend of books of beautiful buildings, or both, El Ateneo Grand Splendid is a must-see in Buenos Aires!❤️This stunning book store, listed to be one of the most beautiful in the whole world, is located in a building that was designed by architects Peró and Torres Armengol and opened as a theatre called Teatro Gran Splendid in May 1919.The theatre had 1 050 seats, and there was a variety of performances on the stage, including appearances by famous tango artists. In the late twenties the theatre was converted into a cinema, and in 1929 showed the first sound films presented in Argentina.The ornate former theatre was leased by Grupo Ilhsa in February 2000 and converted into a book and music shop under the direction of architect Fernando Manzone. The seats were replaced with bookshelves and on the former stage there is now a café, but he ceiling frescoes, the ornate carvings, the crimson stage curtains and many architectural details remain. Despite the changes, the building still retains the feeling of the grand theatre it once was.#finnsaway #nomadlife #visitbuenosaires
The La Boca neighborhood, especially the quarters The La Boca neighborhood, especially the quarters around the Caminito street, is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Buenos Aires.La Boca neighborhood originated from the construction of a port on the Rio de La Plata, and was the first home of immigrants, mainly from Spain and Italy, who came to the city to work. When they settled in La Boca, they built the famous “conventillos”, a type of collective housing, built with wood and corrugated iron, where each room was rented by a different family.These houses, today maintained and preserved as the identity of the neighborhood, were painted with leftover paint that arrived with the ships and that is why they had a varied appearance of colors.The visitors originally came to the Caminito street and surroundings to admire the colorful, historical buildings, but nowadays the area has developed to a tourist hotspot with a lot of restaurants, cafes and pubs, tango performances, souvenir shops and market areas.#finnsaway #nomadlife #visitbuenosaires
Our favorite area for morning runs and sunset walk Our favorite area for morning runs and sunset walks in Buenos Aires was the charming Puerto Madero, a former port area turned into a modern neighborhood by the river 😍In 1989, the city government decided to give the disused but centrally located port area a new life. Construction works began in 1994 and turned the neglected quarters into a beautiful, modern neighborhood with residential buildings, offices, hotels, and convention centers. The old red-brick port warehouses are now home to trendy restaurants and cafés and the area is super popular with locals and tourists alike.For joggers and cyclists the area not only offers city views, but also lovely nature trails in the Reserva Ecológica Costanera Sur nature preserve 🌿Sunday reel 22 / 2025#finnsaway #nomadlife #digitalnomads #travelforlife #visitbuenosaires
Our adventure in South America continued from Braz Our adventure in South America continued from Brazil to Argentina, where our first destination was the bustling capital city Buenos Aires. After the hectic metropolises of Brazil, Buenos Aires seemed somehow very organized, kind of silent and very European in many ways.We first stayed in San Telmo, one of the oldest and most traditional neighborhoods of the city. Buenos Aires. San Telmo is known of well-preserved architectural heritage as well as street art, bars, restaurants, tango clubs and antique shops. It was a good starting point for sightseeing walks and getting to know this surprisingly charming city.Pics 1-2 Plaza de Mayo
Pics 3-10 San Telmo#finnsaway #nomadlife #buenosaires
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We are Anne & Toni, a Finnish nomad couple traveling the world since 2017. We left 9-to-5 life behind to be free to explore the world and work location independently.

We are adventurous backpackers and low-cost travelers, often following the road less traveled. We write detailed travel guides with quality photos, as well as short introduction posts about the destinations that we explore.

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