What’s on my mind right now? CUBA! I leave early Wednesday morning. If you’ve been, I’d love for you to share any tips/recommendations, etc. in the comments. I’m basically planning on being offline (WiFi is not easily accessible there) sooooo I’m working like a maniac to make sure I have lots of fun stuff scheduled for you before I go away! I am truly SO excited for this trip… it’s my first yoga retreat and my first time in Cuba. As far as this weekend goes, it’s a mix of work + fun. I am taking a 2 hour restorative yoga class that incorporates acupuncture tonight which just sounds like heaven after a jam packed week… and tomorrow Becca and I are working on the podcast (and booking our upcoming Asia adventure) for the better part of the day. Whatever you’re up to I hope it’s great (and let’s hope for nice weather – this week was such a mixed bag!
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Oh my gosh, Cuba sounds so exciting! I don’t have any recommendations, though – never been there! Can’t wait to see your posts about it! 🙂
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Thanks Charmaine – hope you had a great weekend!
Bring hot sauce or spices if you like flavour. When I went a few years ago the food at hotels was so bland. And bring extra sunscreen, toiletries are very expensive there! Have a great time 🙂
Thank you!!!
I’m really excited for you and your trip! I hope you enjoy some “offline” time, I’m sure that is hard to come by as a blogger. 🙂
Thanks Rachel!!!
Thanks for including me, Grace! I totally have you to thank for sharing those sandals as an alternative to your gorgeous Dolce & Gabbana heels! Happy Saturday!
Oh good I am glad you found them through me – love! xx
You are gonna love Cuba, it’s incredible! Like stepping back in time. I think you would really enjoy the Fabrica de Arte Cubano, it’s an enormous art gallery/nightclub that has live music and tons of cool art – so fun. Definitely ride around Havana in an old car if you can, and spend time wandering the streets! Also unfortunately the bottled water is kinda terrible and I don’t think the tap is safe to drink so get ready to struggle in that department, we all could not wait for the flight attendants to serve us water on the plane home haha (but the mojitos are fantastic, so). The people are amazing and it’s just such a beautiful place. Have the best time!
Thank you Nicole! I am so excited!!!
Cuba is amazing!! I went 5 years ago, so I’m sure a lot had changed, but here are a few suggestions! Go to the Floridita in Havana and get a daiquiri. It will be super busy, but it’s where Ernest Hemingway went. If you can catch a show at the Tropicana, it’s worth it! Vinales is where the tobacco is grown. Get a tour and visit a local farm. There’s also a pretty cool hike you can do, but I can’t remember the name.
Thank you so much for the suggestion Emily! xx
I have been obsessing over yoga retreats since you said you were going to one at the beginning of the week. Cuba sounds like the perfect place to do one, plus I’ve never been and would love to check it off my bucket list. Will you be posting a blog on your experience? Would love to get details on what program you went to and how much you liked it.
You know, I’m not really sure! Sometimes I feel like everything I do becomes about the blog and sharing everything I do. So it really depends – I might post, or I might just keep this just for me!
If you get a chance visit 1791 Perfume Shop in Old Havana. It’s beautiful and they have really beautiful fragrances to bring home. Have a great time. You will love it.
http://www.lahabana.com/guide/habana-1791-the-perfume-shop/
Thank you so much for the rec!!!