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framewerkz
 
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Cuba

Post Fri Aug 08, 2003 3:45 am


I'm planning a trip to Cuba in November. Any tips, hints, suggestions welcomed ::

slug
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Post Fri Aug 08, 2003 3:22 pm


i don't know much about cuba,
but whenever i'm planning to go somewhere i check out

http://travel.state.gov/cuba.html

http://lonelyplanet.com

and there are a couple of photo galleries at
http://www.pbase.com/world/cuba

-slug

rach1966
 
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cuba

Post Fri Aug 08, 2003 3:23 pm


I have never been but can't wait to see your pictures when you return.
Cuba is on my list of places to visit in the near future.

What country do you live in?

Rachel

framewerkz
 
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Post Fri Aug 08, 2003 3:24 pm


Currently in Hong Kong, as my photos can attest :)

jim_douglas
 
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Re: Cuba

Post Mon Aug 25, 2003 4:00 pm


framewerkz wrote:I'm planning a trip to Cuba in November. Any tips, hints, suggestions welcomed ::


A professional photographer friend of mine has just returned from a shoot in Cuba and this is what she said (as best as I can remember ):

The tourist hotels are good but may be some distance from the most photogenic locations.

If you speak Spanish and want to experience the culture 'up close and personal' then some local people will accomodate you in their homes. Be warned that it is very noisy (noise = privacy), as radios and TVs are on all night with windows open - no good if you are a light sleeper.

Take everything you need - essential items e.g. toiletries are either not readily available, or cost many US dollars.

The staple diet is (red) beans and rice, you have to search hard to find good restaurants, but they do exist.

It is very safe and the locals are friendly, but do not try to have a political discussion with them, you never know who is listening.

You will find it a culture shock, the inhabitants have nothing and basic items we take for granted are unavailable. For presents (or bribes) do not give money (there is nothing to buy anyway) take basic items like pencils, ball point pens or paper so that their children have something to write on/with at school.

The architecture is stunning and you should come back with some amazing photos. Just be prepared for some time travel. :D

Jim Douglas

framewerkz
 
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Post Fri Dec 19, 2003 6:16 am


Just got back, and like Jim said, it was an amazing timewarp.

Fruits of my labor can be viewed here 8)

http://www.pbase.com/framewerkz/cuba

Enjoy!

pstewart
 
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Post Fri Dec 19, 2003 6:46 am


Excellent pics here! I left some comments in the galleries.

northstar37
 
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Post Sun Dec 21, 2003 9:58 am


I loved the Cuba pictures, and also all the captions.

framewerkz
 
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Post Sun Jan 04, 2004 11:11 am


I wrote a bit of a trip diary (well, inane ramblings of a strange mind, more like). Rather than C&P it here, you can find it here.

northstar37
 
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Post Sun Jan 04, 2004 2:18 pm


The diary was a great idea.


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