I’ll make a point of looking at the pine tree facing my room more often. Actually, I already do this several times a day. It’s something unavoidable for me: I sit down in front of the computer to get some work done, look out the window and set my eyes on the pine tree. (16 fotos)
Read MoreNearly five centuries old, the city of Havana boasts a highly eclectic architecture, drawing from styles as different as the Gothic, futurism, the Baroque, cubism and art deco. The pictures show some of the city’s most renowned buildings and monuments, (39 photos)
Read More“Good evening everyone. My name is Jorge Landa, and this is the second Beauty and Cuban Culture Pageant. It is an honor to be able to welcome you to our show tonight.” Thus began the evening at Havana’s Teatro America on the last Saturday of 2013. (24 photos)
Read MoreThe collectible stamps that came in Cuba’s EVA-brand cigarette packs, showing nude twenty-year-olds from the 1940s; a “Red Sunday” voluntary work medal issued in Holguin in 1984, the immense Coca-Cola signs, now very much in vogue in the décor of new private businesses on the island – are some of the striking things one can come across in Cienfuegos. (38 photos)
Read MoreDuring a trip to Pinar del Rio I remembered what it means to be treated as a nobody and met a community organizer who has a machete. I approached with caution. I am wary of tourist traps and the annoying, pushy men that spring them. (16 photos)
Read MoreThe nearly incessant and deafening noises made by fireworks and firecrackers make Venezuela’s New Year’s celebrations a very stressful time for cats and dogs (and for other species, myself included, as well). Recently, however, I read some good news for these animals we call “pets.” (21 photos)
Read MoreOne of the places I visited in Cuba was the valley of Viñales. I walked a lot there, even did a horse ride. It has a small downtown and a very beautiful and unique countryside. A farmer invited me into his home and made me my private cigar. (12 photos)
Read MoreHavana’s jazz lovers had to plan their evenings meticulously to be able to enjoy as many of the performances staged at different venues and times around the city as possible. We report at the conclusion of Jazz Plaza 2013. (26 photos)
Read MoreOne of the most important days on the Cuban religous calendar is San Lazaro Day which brings miracle seekers to the El Rincon sanctuary on the outskirts of the capital every December 17th. Believers make good on their promises to the saint with the power to heal the sick and make dreams come true. (43 photos)
Read MoreMany readers have shown considerable interest in seeing what is being offered at the FIART artisans fair taking place at the fort across from Havana Bay through December 22. This is another attempt to show some of the work on display and the atmosphere at the popular event. (45 photos)
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