Jan 1, 2021 | Caribbean, Cultural Experiences, Unexpected/Unexplained
Cuba has had a number of cities called La Habana. However, the current San Cristóbal de la Habana was founded on November 16, 1519, and has just celebrated its 500th birthday! It doesn’t look that old, does it? Anyway, welcome to our third article on Cuba, where...
Dec 20, 2020 | Caribbean, Cultural Experiences, Unexpected/Unexplained
Welcome to Christmas in Cuba, the second article in our Cuban adventure! Before we begin visiting interesting places and having fun experiences, let us address the burning issue that defines Cuban existence: What the hell is with these granny panties? For many girls...
Dec 6, 2020 | Caribbean, Cultural Experiences, Unexpected/Unexplained
Cuba has never been on our Vacation Bucket List, for no particular reason. Yes, we knew it was possible to travel there, even before the Cuban thaw—you fly to Mexico City, then to Havana; the Cubans stamp a slip of paper you keep in your passport, and you surrender it...
Nov 22, 2020 | Art, History, North America, Unexpected/Unexplained
We continue our adventure in Ciudad de México with a trip to Museo Mural Diego Rivera. Museo Mural Diego Rivera Diego María de la Concepción Juan Nepomuceno Estanislao de la Rivera y Barrientos Acosta y Rodríguez was a prominent Mexican painter and two-time husband to...
Nov 8, 2020 | Architecture, Art, North America, Performing Arts, Unexpected/Unexplained
We continue our exploration of Mexico City with a trip to Bosque de Chapultepec. Bosque de Chapultepec Bosque de Chapultepec is one of the largest city parks in the Western Hemisphere, measuring over 1,695 acres. It receives about 15,000,000 visitors annually,...