Trip to Cuba

Trip to the country of CHE

If you're planning to go to Cuba, it won't be the wrong choice. However, you should keep in mind that Cuba is quite different country from other countries. Because Cuba is limited to import products overseas, people in the country are pretty poverty-stricken. Plus, if you're an Asian, it can be so irritating to walk around the cities in Cuba. That's because there are not many Asians in Cuba. When you're walking on the street, people would look at you like you're an animal in a zoo and they would try to talk with you. In that case, you don't need to be scared of them and run away. All you can do is just smile at them and ignore what they talk to you.

Important tips that you must know

• [Curruncy]

In Cuba, there is a very weird policy regarding currency. Money that is used by local people is different from what is used by tourists. The former is called 'Moneda' which means coin in Spanish and the latter is called  'Cuk'. Rumor has is that tourists can't use Moneda, but it's not true. You can exchange Cuk into Moneda in money exchange shops or banks. What you need to be aware of is the value of money varies greatly depending on which kind of money it is. One Cuk is worth one dollar and 24 Monedas are worth one dollar. Most of Cuban people try to deceive tourists that  tourists should pay much more money for food and items. Such cheaters are the biggest problem during trip to Cuba.

• [Flight]

If you're planning to buy only one-way flight ticket to Cuba and go to Cancun which is the nearest city in Mexico, there's a very high chance to get in trouble. In case that you already booked the flight from Cuba and Cancun and you didn't book any other flight, your flight to Cancun can be rejected. Mexico government requires flight ticket that proves you're leaving Mexico within the expiration duration. if you don't have it, Cuban airline won't let you board on the plane. Make sure that you have the confirmed flight schedule and documents that show it.

• [Internet]

Cuba has the worst internet service in the world. there is only one hotel where you can use wifi service in Havana. what's worse, in order to use wifi, you need to pay eight dollars per an hour. You must keep in mind that the speed of internet is very slow.