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Here is Havana
http://www.hereishavana.wordpress.com/
the real deal from you know where....Im a native NYer, journalist, based in havana since 2002. Come here to learn the straight dope from across the Straits.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 93 )
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Havana, We Have a Problem: Stray Cats & Dogs
If you’ve been to Havana, you’ve seen them. The poor bitch in heat lying prostrate on the sidewalk trying – unsuccessfully – to prevent another macho from... Read more
Posted on 12 October 2016 SOCIETY -
Communicating from Cuba?!
One of my oldest, closest friends is having a tough go of it lately. Man problems, work-life balance problems, health problems. Read more
Posted on 16 September 2016 SOCIETY, TRAVEL -
In the Summer, In the City
It may be hard to believe (or all too easy, depending on your experience and perspective), but there are days I rue my decision to live here. You’d think 14... Read more
Posted on 06 August 2016 SOCIETY, TRAVEL -
Your Man Vs Mine
It’s confession time. I confess I really didn’t like living in San Francisco – loved the access to nature, but the striving, wannabe, hipster attitude? Not so... Read more
Posted on 11 June 2016 SOCIETY, TRAVEL -
That Time of the Month in Havana
So the KKK deigned us with a visit. Not the white hooded racists, but the Prada-clad Kardashian clan. By all accounts, they hated Havana. They are not alone. Read more
Posted on 13 May 2016 SOCIETY, TRAVEL -
Living the Dream: The Stones in Cuba
“I am about to see the Rolling Stones. In my hometown. In my lifetime.” Proclaimed with equal parts conviction and awe by a Cuban I hold in certain esteem, we... Read more
Posted on 29 March 2016 SOCIETY, TRAVEL -
Getting Stoned with Obama in Cuba
No, I’m not talking about smoking blunts on the Malecón (File under: Not Gonna Happen). Nor am I talking about the rock-throwing barbarity found in other... Read more
Posted on 10 March 2016 SOCIETY, TRAVEL -
Cuban Harlistas, Mis Amores
Life here in Cuba – and my life, por díos – has changed dramatically in the past few years. I got a bike and helped found Habana Bici Polo; I opened Cuba... Read more
Posted on 17 February 2016 SOCIETY, TRAVEL -
Stupid Shit People Ask Me About Cuba
Judging from the number of people who walk into Cuba Libro saying: ‘Hi! I’m [insert random name here]; I sent you an email!,’ people are unclear about the volum... Read more
Posted on 26 January 2016 SOCIETY, TRAVEL -
Smell the Skin Cancer: An All-Inclusive Experience
Years have passed since I’ve been to a Cuban all-inclusive resort. As you may have guessed, resorts are not my thing. Friends back “home” are incredulous when... Read more
Posted on 02 January 2016 SOCIETY, TRAVEL -
Want to Help Cuba? Travel Responsibly
I’ve got my knickers in a twist and if you know me, you know how ugly I can get when my ass is chapped. Today’s topic? Ethical, responsible, and sustainable... Read more
Posted on 19 October 2015 SOCIETY, TRAVEL -
Our Baby’s Two Years Old: Cuba Libro!
Circa January 2002: I was sitting at my sister’s dining room table – in the crappy apartment she was forced to rent after losing her home and business in 9-11... Read more
Posted on 20 August 2015 SOCIETY, TRAVEL -
Cubans Are Cockroaches
Cuba – Cubans – defy odds. The longest, harshest embargo in modern history. Back-to-back-to-back hurricanes. The Special Period (very special as the joke goes... Read more
Posted on 03 August 2015 SOCIETY, TRAVEL -
The Cuba No One’s Writing About
Early adopters of my blog may remember my post (many moons ago) where I listed the reasons why I love Cuba. Considering I’ve opted to make this crazy place my... Read more
Posted on 18 July 2015 SOCIETY, TRAVEL -
‘To Don’t List’ for Emigrating Cubans
Amaya; Otto; Giulietta; Jonas; Alejandro El Mesero, Alejandro El Informático: all these friends (and more) have left these shores in the past six months... Read more
Posted on 26 June 2015 SOCIETY, TRAVEL -
Getting Screwed in Cuba’s New Economy
It will take a bit for me to create the physical time and psychic space to write a long form piece on private businesses here – but trust, me: I’ve got plenty t... Read more
Posted on 07 June 2015 SOCIETY, TRAVEL -
Trilingual in English, Cuban and (Now) Dog
Dependent, smelly, costly and often filthy (all that butt sniffing/rolling around in dead things?!), flea-bitten, tick-ridden, and prone to humping whatever the... Read more
Posted on 05 April 2015 SOCIETY, TRAVEL -
Rock ‘n Roll Resurrection: Dead Daisies in Havana
I knew it was going to be a different kind of night when the heavy at the door started scrutinizing my press pass. It was from last year, true, but I’ve been... Read more
Posted on 06 March 2015 SOCIETY, TRAVEL -
Guaguas, Blackouts, and Ham Sandwiches: Making Music in Havana
After all these years here, I never tire of the constant education. Meeting new people, learning, creating, connecting – Cuba es así. Read more
Posted on 20 February 2015 SOCIETY, TRAVEL -
Day 1, Year 0: Cuba and the USA
A bunch of people have asked about what I, CCG, personally think about recent groundbreaking announcements vis-à-vis Cuba, the US, and their respective release... Read more
Posted on 20 December 2014 SOCIETY, TRAVEL