Cuba Travel Podcast with Yenisel Morales

Day two in Gibara: navigating the Villa Blanca, hunting for ice at the new plant, and surviving the September heat with a mojito by the sea. Plus, the reality of residency paperwork and blackout life. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Cuba: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Cuba guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 42 of Cuba Travel Podcast with Yenisel Morales. Yenisel Morales is in Gibara, Cuba. Places in this episode: Centro Historico, Villa Blanca, Cafe El Dandy, Banco Popular de Ahorro, malecon, Bateria de Fernando VII, Punta de Yarey, Los Colgadizos. Covered: Gibara daily life, Cuba residency paperwork, Caletones beach visit, Cost of living in Cuba, Blackout adaptation, Fishing port economy. Chapters:00:00 Gibara01:15 Banco Popular de Ahorro03:40 Restaurante Vista Azul06:10 Velasco08:21 Villa Blanca10:35 Road A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #CubaTravel #Gibara #Holguin #CubaLife #TravelPodcast #Caletones #CubaFood #ResidencyCuba #BlackoutLife #AtlanticCoast #CubaTips #SoloTravel #LatinAmerica #IslandLife #CubaCulture #TravelGuide #YeniselMorales #PodcastEpisode https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/cuba/

Yenisel arrives in Gibara after a long drive from Camagüey, exploring the White Town, the bay, and the new local economy while settling into life on the north coast. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Cuba: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Cuba guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 41 of Cuba Travel Podcast with Yenisel Morales. Yenisel Morales is in Gibara, Cuba. Places in this episode: Camagüey, Mirador de Gibara, Centro Histórico, El Almacén, Banco Popular de Ahorro, Cafe El Dandy, Batería de Fernando VII, Restaurante Vista Azul. Covered: Arrival logistics, Local dining costs, Banking and currency, Weather and season, Infrastructure updates. Chapters:00:00 Camagüey02:33 Banco Popular de Ahorro04:05 Los Colgadizos05:26 Batería de Fernando VII06:45 Hotel Ordoño08:03 Pier09:15 Gibara A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Gibara #CubaTravel #Holguin #VillaBlanca #AtlanticCoast #HurricaneSeason #ResidencyCuba #CubanPesos #CaletonesBeach #CinemaPobre #NorthCoast #FishingTown #ColonialArchitecture #Blackouts #TravelTips #LongTermStay #SummerInCuba #YeniselMorales https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/cuba/

Yenisel spends her final full day in Camagüey before heading to Viñales. She navigates the labyrinthine plazas, confronts the summer heat with tinajones architecture, handles residency bureaucracy, and enjoys local food and culture. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Cuba: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Cuba guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 40 of Cuba Travel Podcast with Yenisel Morales. Yenisel Morales is in Camagüey, Cuba. Places in this episode: Banco Popular de Ahorro, Museo Casa Natal de Ignacio Agramonte, Plaza del Carmen, El Andén Camagüey, San Juan de Dios Museum, Our Lady of Candelaria Cathedral, Restaurant Melange, Cafe Nuevo Mundo. Covered: Camaguey climate adaptation, residency bureaucracy, local dining costs, security concerns, arts and festivals, travel logistics to Viñales. Chapters:00:00 Banco Popular de Ahorro02:21 San Juan de Dios Museum05:11 Our Lady of Candelaria Cathedral07:53 Street10:02 Plaza A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #CamagueyTravel #CubaResidency #TinajonesArchitecture #SummerInCuba #DIIEVisaProcess #CubanCurrency #TravelSafetyTips #UNESCOHeritage #LongTermCuba #PublicTransportCuba #ClimateComparison #AirportTransfer #eSIMData #CostOfLiving #FolkloricBallet #CattleTheft #ChispitasProgram #WalkingTour https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/cuba/

Yenisel spends her final full day in Camagüey, navigating the labyrinthine plazas and intense September heat before packing for the cooler valleys of Viñales. She reflects on residency delays, local security concerns, and the city’s unique architectural survival strategies. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Cuba: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Cuba guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 39 of Cuba Travel Podcast with Yenisel Morales. Yenisel Morales is in Camagüey, Cuba. Places in this episode: Plaza del Carmen, Casco Histórico, Cafe Nuevo Mundo, Banco Popular de Ahorro, Restaurant Melange, Museo Casa Natal de Ignacio Agramonte, Restaurante Mesón del Príncipe. Covered: residency paperwork updates, camaguey daily life, local dining costs, travel logistics to viñales, security concerns in camaguey, september weather patterns. Chapters:00:00 Plaza del Carmen02:12 Cafe Nuevo Mundo05:23 Restaurante Mesón del Príncipe A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #CamagueyTravel #CubaLife #TravelPodcast #ResidencyJourney #CubanCulture #HeatSurvival #Tinajones #ViñalesBound #CubaFoodie #BureaucracyLife #HistoricCenter #LatinAmericaTravel #SoloTraveler #LongTermStay #CubanArt #StreetPhotography #TravelTips #ExpatLife https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/cuba/

Day five in Camagüey. Yenisel navigates the labyrinthine plazas, checks on residency bureaucracy, and finds relief in the city’s historic cooling architecture while discussing local costs and security. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Cuba: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Cuba guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 38 of Cuba Travel Podcast with Yenisel Morales. Yenisel Morales is in Camagüey, Cuba. Places in this episode: Plaza del Carmen, Cafe Nuevo Mundo, DIIE, Banco Popular de Ahorro, Museo Casa Natal de Ignacio Agramonte, Restaurante Melange, Plaza de San Juan, San Juan de Dios Museum. Covered: residency bureaucracy, camaguey climate adaptation, local dining costs, security and crime, cultural events, daily life rhythms. Chapters:00:00 Plaza del Carmen01:20 DIIE03:06 Restaurante Melange04:58 Malecón06:50 San Juan de Dios Museum08:30 Plaza A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #CamagueyCuba #CubaTravelPodcast #ResidencyJourney #TinajonesArchitecture #SummerInCuba #DIIEPaperwork #CafeNuevoMundo #IgnacioAgramonte #PlazaDelCarmen #RopaViejaRecipe #UniversityOfCamaguey #HermanosSaiZ #CubaEconomy2026 #RainySeasonCuba #YeniselMorales #LiveInCuba #InteriorCityLife #TravelTipsCuba https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/cuba/

Day four in Camaguey. We navigate the brutal summer heat using traditional tinajones, check on residency delays, and dive into the city’s massive dance festivals. Plus, the real cost of living in Cuba’s labyrinthine capital. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Cuba: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Cuba guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 37 of Cuba Travel Podcast with Yenisel Morales. Yenisel Morales is in Camagüey, Cuba. Places in this episode: Cafe Nuevo Mundo, Plaza del Carmen, Our Lady of Candelaria Cathedral, Banco de Crédito y Comercio, Restaurant Melange, Museo Casa Natal de Ignacio Agramonte, Parque Agramonte, El Andén Camagüey. Covered: residency bureaucracy, summer heat survival, camaguey culture, local dining costs, festival announcements. Chapters:00:00 Banco de Crédito y Comercio02:07 Plaza del Carmen04:39 Restaurant Melange07:34 El Andén Camagüey09:47 Bank A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Camaguey #CubaTravel #ResidencyJourney #Tinajones #FestivalOlorum #CubaLife #TravelPodcast #HistoricCenter #SummerInCuba #ViñalesEscape #CubanCulture #ArtistsOfCuba #DominoesGame #BancoDeCredito #TravelTipsCuba #LatinAmericaTravel #IslandLife #PodcastHost https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/cuba/

Day three in Camagüey. I navigate the labyrinthine plazas, hunt for shade under the tinajones, and check on the residency bureaucracy while the city prepares for the school year. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Cuba: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Cuba guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 36 of Cuba Travel Podcast with Yenisel Morales. Yenisel Morales is in Camagüey, Cuba. Places in this episode: Plaza del Carmen, Cafe Nuevo Mundo, Banco Popular de Ahorro, Restaurant Melange, Museo Casa Natal de Ignacio Agramonte, Parque Agramonte, Iglesia de San Juan de Dios, Hotel El Colonial. Covered: Camaguey daily life, tinajones climate adaptation, local dining costs, residency bureaucracy, evening culture scene, September weather. Chapters:00:00 Plaza del Carmen01:18 Cafe Nuevo Mundo02:46 Parque Agramonte04:14 Restaurant Melange05:37 Iglesia de San Juan de Dios06:51 Hotel El Colonial A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #CamagueyCuba #CubaTravelPodcast #Tinajones #SummerInCuba #ResidencyJourney #CubanCulture #TravelSlow #LatinAmericaTravel #IndependentTravel #CubaLife #ArchitecturalWonders #FolkloreDance #SustainableTravel #HiddenGemsCuba #YeniselMorales #CubanFood #TravelTips #LongTermStay https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/cuba/

Day two in Camagüey explores how the city’s labyrinthine plazas and tinajones jars fight the summer heat, while school returns and cultural festivals like Olorum begin to pulse through the streets. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Cuba: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Cuba guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 35 of Cuba Travel Podcast with Yenisel Morales. Yenisel Morales is in Camagüey, Cuba. Places in this episode: Plaza del Carmen, San Juan de Dios Museum, Banco Popular de Ahorro, El Andén Camagüey, Museo Casa Natal de Ignacio Agramonte, Restaurante-Bar Chrono, Malecón (Camaguey). Covered: Camaguey daily life, tinajones climate adaptation, local dining costs, residency bureaucracy, evening culture scene, September weather. Chapters:00:00 Plaza del Carmen02:31 El Andén Camagüey05:05 Restaurante-Bar Chrono07:57 Park10:49 Street A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #CamagueyTravel #CubaResidency #TinajonesArchitecture #LatinAmericanCulture #SoloTravelCuba #BudgetTravelTips #CubanHistory #FolkloricDance #UNESCOWorldHeritage #SummerInCuba #SlowTravel #CulturalImmersion #CaribbeanFood #ColonialArchitecture #BureaucracyHacks #LocalLifeCuba #TravelJournal #YeniselMorales https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/cuba/

Yenisel arrives in Camaguey, exploring how the city’s unique tinajones and shaded plazas combat the summer heat. She navigates the move, checks on residency paperwork, and dives into the local arts scene. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Cuba: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Cuba guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 34 of Cuba Travel Podcast with Yenisel Morales. Yenisel Morales is in Camagüey, Cuba. Places in this episode: Plaza del Carmen, Calle Heredia, El Andén Camagüey, Cafe Nuevo Mundo, Banco de Crédito y Comercio, Museo Casa Natal de Ignacio Agramonte, San Juan de Dios Museum, Restaurant Melange. Covered: Camaguey arrival and settlement, tinajones and climate adaptation, residency paperwork updates, local arts and festivals, daily life and cost of living. Chapters:00:00 Calle Heredia03:10 Banco de Crédito y Comercio05:16 Restaurant Melange07:21 Plaza A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #CamagueyCuba #CubaTravelPodcast #Tinajones #SummerInCuba #ResidencyJourney #LatinAmericanCulture #FolkloreDance #CubanFood #HistoricCenter #TravelDiaries #ExpatLife #IslandLiving #BaroqueArchitecture #CulturalFestival #SlowTravel #Cuba2026 #YeniselMorales #ExploreCamaguey https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/cuba/

Yenisel packs up her life in Trinidad, navigating the final hurdles of residency paperwork while saying goodbye to the colonial streets. She reflects on the cost of living, the heat that breaks only in the mountains, and the road ahead to Viñales. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Cuba: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Cuba guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 33 of Cuba Travel Podcast with Yenisel Morales. Yenisel Morales is in Trinidad, Cuba. Places in this episode: Palacio Brunet, Cafe Don Pepe, Plaza Mayor, Iglesia Parroquial de la Santísima Trinidad, Plazuela del Jigüe, Museo Histórico Municipal, Palacio Cantero, Calle Cristo. Covered: Residency Paperwork Delays, Trinidad Street Food Costs, La Escalinata Music Scene, Escambray Mountains Escape, Trinidad Weather Patterns. Chapters:00:00 Palacio Brunet02:20 Iglesia Parroquial de la Santísima Trinidad04:53 Valle de los Ingenios08:00 Room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #TrinidadCuba #SanctiSpíritus #CubaTravelPodcast #ResidencyInCuba #EscambrayMountains #UNESCOHeritageSite #CubanStreetFood #SonCubanoMusic #LongTermTravel #ExpatLifeCuba #SummerInCuba #TravelBudgetTips #CaribbeanCulture #HikingCuba #ColonialArchitecture #DigitalNomadCuba #CubanEconomy #TravelDiaries2026 https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/cuba/

Yenisel spends her last full day in Trinidad, navigating the heat, finalizing residency paperwork, and tasting the local street food before heading north to beat the summer temperatures. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Cuba: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Cuba guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 32 of Cuba Travel Podcast with Yenisel Morales. Yenisel Morales is in Trinidad, Cuba. Places in this episode: Plazuela del Jigüe, Oficina de Extranjería (DIIE), Plaza Mayor, Iglesia Parroquial de la Santísima Trinidad, Cafe Don Pepe, Calle Cristo, Restaurante El Rintintin, Malecón. Covered: Residency Paperwork Updates, Trinidad Street Food Costs, Artisan Crafts in Trinidad, Departure Preparations, Local Neighborhood Walks. Chapters:00:00 Casa Particular02:32 Cafe Don Pepe04:16 Restaurante El Rintintin06:36 BANDEC07:56 Park A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #TrinidadCuba #CubaTravelPodcast #LivingInCuba #ResidencyInCuba #SanctiSpiritus #CubaFoodScene #TravelOnABudget #EscambrayMountains #ViñalesValley #CubanArtisans #SoloFemaleTravel #LongTermTravel #CubaLife #UNESCOHeritage #StreetFoodCuba #DigitalNomadCuba #CubanCulture #SummerInCuba https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/cuba/

Yenisel spends her final full day in Trinidad seeking out shade, cold drinks, and the rhythms of the town's quiet corners. She reflects on the cost of a simple day out, the resilience of the people around her, and the mountain escape waiting in Viñales. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Cuba: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Cuba guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 31 of Cuba Travel Podcast with Yenisel Morales. Yenisel Morales is in Trinidad, Cuba. Places in this episode: Plazuela del Jigüe, Centro Histórico, Calle Cristo, Cafe Don Pepe, Conspiradores, Palacio Brunet, Plaza Mayor, Playa Ancón. Covered: Trinidad daily life, Cost of living and food prices, Artisan crafts and shopping, Music scene and son cubano, Residency paperwork update, Travel planning to Viñales. Chapters:00:00 Plazuela del Jigüe01:10 Calle Cristo02:46 Palacio Brunet04:40 La Botija06:26 Plaza at night07:35 Playa Ancón A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #TrinidadCuba #CubaTravel #SanctiSpiritus #PlayaAncon #CasaParticular #CubanFood #SonCubano #Vinales #CubaResidency #CubanMusic #Escambray #CubanArtisans #TravelCuba #SummerInCuba #CubanHistory #Mojito #CaribbeanTravel #CubanCulture https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/cuba/

On a stormy day in Trinidad, Yenisel finds shelter in the rhythms of the old town, from the artisans of Calle Cristo to the music of La Escalinata, while wrestling with the practicalities of long-term living. With her residency paperwork resolved, she looks ahead to the cooler mountains of Viñales and the cost of this life in Cuban pesos. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Cuba: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Cuba guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 30 of Cuba Travel Podcast with Yenisel Morales. Yenisel Morales is in Trinidad, Cuba. Places in this episode: Plaza Mayor, Calle Cristo, Casa de la Música, La Escalinata, Plazuela del Jigüe, Palacio Brunet, Bar Garaje Trinidad. Covered: Trinidad calm day and rain, Crafts and artisan economy, Live music and son cubano, Residency paperwork progress, Cost of living and prices, Travel logistics to Viñales. Chapters:00:00 Plazuela del Jigüe00:59 Casa de la Música02:26 Palacio Brunet03:48 La Escalinata05:16 Night street after rain06:34 Calle Cristo07:55 Quiet room interior A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #TrinidadCuba #CubaTravel #CubaLiving #CubanResidency #CubanCulture #SonCubano #Viñales #EscambrayMountains #CubanCrafts #CubanHistory #RainyDayCuba #TravelCuba #LiveInCuba #CubanPeso #TrinidadOldTown #CasaParticular #CubanMusic #ResilientCuba https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/cuba/

In this episode, I dive into Trinidad's artisan scene, from pottery on Calle Cristo to the UNESCO Creative City title, and the gap between the honor and everyday economic reality. I also get my residency paperwork notarised with the help of my host, and start packing for Viñales. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Cuba: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Cuba guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 29 of Cuba Travel Podcast with Yenisel Morales. Yenisel Morales is in Trinidad, Cuba. Places in this episode: Casa Brisas de Alameda, Calle Cristo, Plaza Mayor, Iglesia Parroquial de la Santísima Trinidad, Cafe Don Pepe, Oficina de Extranjería, Rafael Trejo street, Restaurante El Rintintin. Covered: Crafts and artisans, Residency paperwork, Heritage preservation, Cost of living, Live music and son cubano, Travel logistics to Viñales. Chapters:00:00 Casa Brisas de Alameda01:27 Plaza Mayor03:22 Oficina de Extranjería05:12 Restaurante El Rintintin05:58 La Escalinata07:08 Night08:21 Room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #TrinidadCuba #CubaTravel #UNESCO #CraftsAndFolkArts #CubanArtisans #TrinidadOldTown #ResidencyInCuba #CubanLife #SummerInCuba #CubanCulture #SonCubano #CubanCuisine #ViñalesNext #CubanHeritage #CubanWomen #TravelCuba #CubanEconomy #CaribbeanTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/cuba/

Yenisel spends her fourth day in Trinidad diving into the city's vibrant live music scene, visiting artisan workshops, and learning about the city's struggle to preserve its UNESCO heritage amid economic hardship. She also gets an update on her residency paperwork and reflects on the true cost of a day in this colonial gem. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Cuba: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Cuba guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 27 of Cuba Travel Podcast with Yenisel Morales. Yenisel Morales is in Trinidad, Cuba. Places in this episode: Plaza Mayor, Calle Cristo, Cafe Fortuna, La Escalinata, Casa de la Música, Disco Ayala, Plazuela del Jigüe, Casa Malibrán. Covered: Trinidad artisan crafts, live music scene, heritage preservation struggles, cost of living in Trinidad, residency paperwork update, weather and daily life in summer. Chapters:00:00 Cafe Fortuna01:04 Calle Cristo02:36 La Escalinata04:09 Casa Malibrán05:15 Plazuela del Jigüe07:57 Quiet night street A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #TrinidadCuba #CubaTravel #CubanArtisans #SonCubano #LiveMusicCuba #UNESCO #CubanHeritage #CubanEconomy #ResidencyInCuba #CubaSummer #TravelPodcast #CubanCraft #CubanCoffee #DiscoAyala #CubanMusic #CubaTrip #CubanCulture #CubanLife https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/cuba/

On day three in Trinidad, Yenisel explores the town's quiet summer streets, the artisan workshops that keep its UNESCO soul alive, and the women's projects announced on the FMC's 66th anniversary. She reflects on the cost of living, the weight of heritage work, and the resilience of the women who keep this cobblestone city breathing. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Cuba: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Cuba guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 26 of Cuba Travel Podcast with Yenisel Morales. Yenisel Morales is in Trinidad, Cuba. Places in this episode: Plaza Mayor, Calle Cristo, Café El Mago, Plazuela del Jigüe, Casa de la Música, La Escalinata, Palacio Brunet, Palacio Cantero. Covered: Artisan crafts and economy, Heritage preservation, Women's community projects, Cost of living, Residency paperwork, Summer quiet season. Chapters:00:00 Plaza Mayor01:16 Calle Cristo02:55 Plazuela del Jigüe04:56 Casa de la Música06:28 Palacio Cantero07:44 Restaurante El Rintintin09:36 Night street, music in distance A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #TrinidadCuba #CubaTravel #CubaVlog #CubanCulture #TravelCuba #CubaLife #TrinidadDeCuba #Heritage #CubanCrafts #WomenOfCuba #CostOfLivingCuba #CubaResidency #CubanFood #CubanCoffee #Rumba #SonCubano #SustainableTravel #CubaSummer https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/cuba/

On day two in Trinidad, Yenisel navigates the cobblestones, visits the ceramics workshops, and checks in on the community's resilience amid tourist slump and blackouts. She also follows up on her residency paperwork and reflects on the true cost of a perfect Caribbean day. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Cuba: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Cuba guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 25 of Cuba Travel Podcast with Yenisel Morales. Yenisel Morales is in Trinidad, Cuba. Places in this episode: Cafe Don Pepe, Plazuela del Jigüe, Casa de la Música, Manaca-Iznaga tower, La Botija, La Escalinata. Covered: Trinidad old town, Cost of living, Valle de los Ingenios, Crafts and pottery, Tourism slump, Blackouts. Chapters:00:00 Quiet room00:56 Cafe Don Pepe02:03 Craft studio03:14 Casa de la Música05:52 La Escalinata A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #TrinidadCuba #CubaTravel #CubaLiving #ValleDeLosIngenios #CubanCrafts #CubaTourism #HavanaLess #Escambray #CubanMusic #TrinidadDay2 #CubanFood #CubaResidency #TravelCuba2026 #CubanCoffee #CubanMojito #UNESCOWorldHeritage https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/cuba/

Yenisel drives east from Playa Girón to colonial Trinidad, finds a casa particular in the old town, explores Plaza Mayor and the craft lanes, and plans a cool escape to Topes de Collantes. Plus the real cost of a day in Trinidad's heat and history. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Cuba: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Cuba guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 24 of Cuba Travel Podcast with Yenisel Morales. Yenisel Morales is in Trinidad, Cuba. Places in this episode: Guesthouse Casa Brisas de Alameda, Plaza Mayor, Casa de la Música, La Escalinata, Restaurante El Rintintin, Topes de Collantes, Salto del Caburní, Cafe Don Pepe. Covered: Trinidad old town, Salto del Caburní hike, Cost of living in Trinidad, Blackouts, Valle de los Ingenios history. Chapters:00:00 Guesthouse Casa Brisas de Alameda02:02 Casa de la Música03:54 Restaurante El Rintintin05:16 Topes de Collantes06:30 Salto del Caburní07:42 Cafe Don Pepe09:01 Plazuela del Jigüe A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #TrinidadCuba #CubaTravel #TopesDeCollantes #SaltoDelCaburni #PlazaMayor #LaEscalinata #CasaParticular #CubanMusic #SonCubano #ValleDeLosIngenios #ManacaIznaga #EscambrayMountains #TrinidadCubaOldTown #Cuba2026 #CubanFood #CubanHistory #UNESCOWorldHeritage #TravelCuba https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/cuba/

Yenisel's last morning in Playa Girón before heading east. A final swim at the cenote, a long lunch at Restaurante El Cocodrilo, a last look at the billboard, and reflections on the cost of a perfect day in the Zapata Swamp. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Cuba: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Cuba guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 23 of Cuba Travel Podcast with Yenisel Morales. Yenisel Morales is in Playa Girón, Cuba. Places in this episode: Juara's coffee, Cueva de los Peces, Restaurante El Cocodrilo, Playa Los Cocos, Museo Girón, Ruben's Big Blue Beach Bar, Hotel Playa Girón, Giron Especial. Covered: Cenote swimming, Local restaurant costs, Reflections on village life, Departure and travel plans, Local wildlife, Playa Los Cocos. Chapters:00:00 Juara's coffee01:51 Cueva de los Peces04:16 Restaurante El Cocodrilo06:02 Hotel Playa Girón07:20 Ruben's Big Blue Beach Bar08:45 Quiet village night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #PlayaGiron #CubaTravel #ZapataSwamp #CuevaDeLosPeces #CubanFood #TravelCuba #CubanHistory #BayOfPigs #CubanBeaches #CubanCrocodile #Cienfuegos #SlowTravel #CubanVillage #Cuba2026 #TravelDiaries #Caribbean #OffTheBeatenPath #CubanEats https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/cuba/

Yenisel spends her final full day in Playa Girón reflecting on the past week, from the cenotes and crocodiles to the cost of living and the quiet rhythm of the village, before heading east. She shares practical tips for travelers and the latest on her residency paperwork. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Cuba: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Cuba guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 22 of Cuba Travel Podcast with Yenisel Morales. Yenisel Morales is in Playa Girón, Cuba. Places in this episode: Museo Girón, Playa Los Cocos, Cueva de los Peces, Giron Especial, Ruben's Big Blue Beach Bar, Playa Girón village, Villa Turística. Covered: Playa Girón daily rhythm, Museum history, Cenote swimming, Cost of living, Residency paperwork update, Farewell to Playa Girón. Chapters:00:00 Seaside00:44 Museo Girón02:05 Playa Los Cocos03:29 Giron Especial05:34 Cafe06:34 Sea A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #PlayaGirón #BayOfPigs #CubaTravel #CubaTrip #CiénagaDeZapata #ZapataSwamp #Cenote #CuevaDeLosPeces #PlayaLosCocos #MuseoGiron #CubanFood #CostOfLivingCuba #TravelCuba #CubanHistory #CubanBeaches #Matanzas #ResidencyCuba #CubaAdventure https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/cuba/

Yenisel spends her final full day in Playa Girón swimming at Caleta Buena, reflecting on the cost of a perfect day, and planning her return to Havana. She also gets the news about her residency paperwork. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Cuba: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Cuba guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 21 of Cuba Travel Podcast with Yenisel Morales. Yenisel Morales is in Playa Girón, Cuba. Places in this episode: Caleta Buena, Restaurante El Cocodrilo, Hotel Playa Girón, Boca de Guamá, Ciénaga de Zapata. Covered: Caleta Buena swimming, Cost of a day out in Playa Girón, Residency paperwork update, Reflections on the two-tiered economy, Last evening in the village. Chapters:00:00 Caleta Buena01:06 Seaside cove water03:34 Boca de Guamá05:33 Night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #CubaTravel #PlayaGiron #CaletaBuena #BayOfPigs #ZapataSwamp #CubanResidency #TravelCuba #CubanBeaches #SnorkelingCuba #CubaVisa #CubanFood #CubanBeer #CubaTips #YeniselMorales #CubaPodcast #SwampBirding #CubanHistory #TravelOnABudget https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/cuba/

Yenisel spends a full day exploring the quiet corners of Playa Girón — from the empty beaches at Playa Los Cocos to the cool depths of Caleta Buena — and reflects on the real cost of a day in the Zapata Swamp, the weight of history, and the slow work of building a life in Cuba. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Cuba: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Cuba guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 20 of Cuba Travel Podcast with Yenisel Morales. Yenisel Morales is in Playa Girón, Cuba. Places in this episode: Hostal Miguel Y Odalys Playa Giron Cuba, Playa Los Cocos, Café del Sur, Cueva de los Peces, Caleta Buena, Ruben's Big Blue Beach Bar, Casa Lidia y Julito en Playa Girón, Playa Larga. Covered: Quiet beaches and village rhythm, Cenote and natural pool swimming, Two-tiered economy and cost of living, Zapata Swamp natural history, Residency paperwork update. Chapters:00:00 Hostal Miguel Y Odalys Playa Giron Cuba02:06 Cueva de los Peces03:31 Caleta Buena05:23 Ruben's Big Blue Beach Bar06:26 Casa Lidia y Julito en Playa Girón07:34 Night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #CubaTravel #PlayaGiron #ZapataSwamp #BayOfPigs #CubaHistory #CenoteSwimming #CaletaBuena #CubanNature #BirdwatchingCuba #CubaOffTheBeatenPath #TravelCuba #CubaLiving #CaribbeanTravel #SnorkelingCuba #CubanFood #SummerInCuba #MatanzasCuba #CubaEconomy https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/cuba/

Yenisel spends her fourth day in Playa Girón chasing the bee hummingbird through the Zapata Swamp, cooling off in the cenotes, and reflecting on the strange quiet of peak summer as she works through her residency paperwork and the real cost of rice, eggs, and a cold Cristal beer in the village. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Cuba: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Cuba guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 19 of Cuba Travel Podcast with Yenisel Morales. Yenisel Morales is in Playa Girón, Cuba. Places in this episode: Ciénaga de Zapata, Giron Especial, Cueva de los Peces, Hotel Playa Girón, Restaurante El Cocodrilo, Curvita Cafe, Playa Los Cocos, Museo Girón. Covered: Zapata Swamp birding and endemics, Cenote swimming and cooling off, Cost of living and tourism prices, Residency paperwork troubleshooting, Local food and drink scene. Chapters:00:00 Quiet village morning00:55 Museo Girón02:38 Giron Especial04:09 Hotel Playa Girón05:19 Room06:31 Playa Los Cocos08:43 Room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #PlayaGiron #CubaTravel #ZapataSwamp #BirdingCuba #BeeHummingbird #CuevaDeLosPeces #Cuba2026 #TravelCuba #CubanNature #CubanFood #MojitoTime #ResidencyInCuba #SlowTravel #CaribbeanTravel #CubanHistory #BayOfPigs https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/cuba/

Yenisel spends a full day in Playa Girón: early morning birding in the Zapata Swamp for endemics, a swim in the cenote at Cueva de los Peces, lunch at a local spot, and reflections on the real cost of a day here. She also checks in on her residency paperwork and shares practical notes on getting a SIM and using cash. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Cuba: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Cuba guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 18 of Cuba Travel Podcast with Yenisel Morales. Yenisel Morales is in Playa Girón, Cuba. Places in this episode: Ciénaga de Zapata, Cueva de los Peces, Playa Larga, Playa Los Cocos, Juara's coffee, Ruben's Big Blue Beach Bar, Restaurante El Cocodrilo, Museo Girón. Covered: Zapata Swamp birding, Cueva de los Peces swimming, Cost of food and daily life, Cuban SIM card and telecom, Residency paperwork progress. Chapters:01:16 Juara's coffee02:55 Cueva de los Peces04:25 Playa Girón05:38 Playa Los Cocos07:19 Restaurante El Cocodrilo09:31 Playa Larga A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #PlayaGirón #CubaTravel #ZapataSwamp #CienagaDeZapata #CubaBirding #CuevaDeLosPeces #CubanCrocodile #BayOfPigs #CubaHistory #CubaNature #PlayaLarga #CubaEcotourism #CubanFood #TravelCuba #CubaAdventure #CubaResidency #CubanSIM #Cuba2026 https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/cuba/

Yenisel takes a bus to the crocodile farm at Boca de Guamá, gets up close with Cuba's endangered reptiles, and reflects on the fragile economy of the Zapata Swamp over a roadside lunch, before a final swim at Caleta Buena. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Cuba: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Cuba guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 17 of Cuba Travel Podcast with Yenisel Morales. Yenisel Morales is in Playa Girón, Cuba. Places in this episode: Criadero de Cocodrilos Boca de Guamá, Laguna del Tesoro, Restaurante El Cocodrilo, Caleta Buena, Casa particular (Miguel y Odalys). Covered: Cuban crocodile farm and conservation, Zapata Swamp birding and boat tour, Snorkeling at Caleta Buena, Cost of living and tourism prices in Playa Girón, Zapata Swamp ecology and UNESCO biosphere. Chapters:00:00 Criadero de Cocodrilos Boca de Guamá02:04 Laguna del Tesoro03:44 Restaurante El Cocodrilo07:41 Quiet room with fan A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #CubaTravel #PlayaGiron #BocaDeGuama #CrocodileFarm #ZapataSwamp #LagunaDelTesoro #CaletaBuena #CubaNature #BirdingCuba #CubanCrocodile #SwampEcology #CubaEcoTourism #CienagaDeZapata #TravelCuba #Cuba2026 #CubanWildlife #DayTripCuba https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/cuba/

Yenisel arrives in Playa Girón after the long drive from Viñales, gets her bearings in the heat, hits the Museo Girón and the cenotes, and gets a crash course in the local economy — crocodiles, mangrove charcoal, and what rice really costs. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Cuba: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Cuba guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 16 of Cuba Travel Podcast with Yenisel Morales. Yenisel Morales is in Playa Girón, Cuba. Places in this episode: Museo Girón, Playa Los Cocos, Cueva de los Peces, Playa Larga, Restaurante El Butty, Restaurante El Cocodrilo, Ciénaga de Zapata, Boca de Guamá. Covered: Bay of Pigs history, Playa Girón food scene, Cenotes and swimming, Cost of living in rural Cuba, Zapata Swamp ecology, Casa particular stay. Chapters:00:00 Ciénaga de Zapata02:00 Museo Girón03:32 Restaurante El Butty05:11 Playa Larga06:47 Restaurante El Cocodrilo08:03 Market08:52 Playa Girón A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #PlayaGiron #BayOfPigs #CubaTravel #ZapataSwamp #CienagaDeZapata #MuseoGiron #CuevaDeLosPeces #CubanCrocodile #TravelCuba #Cuba2026 #PlayaLarga #CubanHistory #SnorkelingCuba #CubaBudget #CubanEcology #ViñalesToGiron https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/cuba/

Yenisel's final early hours in Viñales: a sunrise walk to the Mirador de Los Jazmines, a last cafecito at Mogote Café, a slow campesino breakfast, and the bus ride back east toward Havana. She reflects on the valley's quiet economy and what the rainy season taught her. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Cuba: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Cuba guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 15 of Cuba Travel Podcast with Yenisel Morales. Yenisel Morales is in Viñales, Cuba. Places in this episode: Mirador de Los Jazmines, Hotel Horizontes Los Jazmines, Mogote Café, Don Manuel Restaurante, Calle Rafael Trejo, Calle Salvador Cisneros, Plaza José Martí, Calle Adela Azcuy. Covered: Viñales final impressions, Rainy season weather in the valley, Cuban countryside cuisine, Bus travel back to Havana, Residency paperwork update. Chapters:00:00 Calle Rafael Trejo02:08 Hotel Horizontes Los Jazmines03:22 Plaza José Martí05:01 Calle Salvador Cisneros05:49 Gran Caverna de Santo Tomás08:08 Bus interior, steady rain A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Viñales #PinarDelRio #CubaTravel #ViñalesValley #Cuba #Mogotes #CubanCoffee #ViazulBus #CubaRainySeason #CubanFood #LechonAsado #TravelCuba #CasaParticular #CubanEconomy #CubaCulture https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/cuba/

Yenisel spends her final full day in Viñales soaking up the valley's rhythm—a morning coffee at Mogote Café, a last horseback ride through tobacco vegas, and an evening guateque with décima poetry. She reflects on what this green pocket of Cuba has taught her about slow living and the real cost of connection, then packs for the road back to Havana. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Cuba: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Cuba guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 14 of Cuba Travel Podcast with Yenisel Morales. Yenisel Morales is in Viñales, Cuba. Places in this episode: Casa Los Rubios, Mogote Café, Calle Salvador Cisneros, Calle Adela Azcuy, La Finca area, Mirador de Los Jazmines, Hotel Horizontes Los Jazmines, Café Oh.La.La. Covered: horseback riding, guateque and décima, Mirador de Los Jazmines, valley economy and food costs, farewell reflections, coffee and local cafés. Chapters:00:00 Casa Los Rubios01:31 La Finca area02:47 Finca Agroecológica El Paraiso03:46 Mirador de Los Jazmines06:03 Taverna07:34 Quiet room interior A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Vinales #CubaTravel #ViñalesValley #MogoteCafe #CasaLosRubios #Guateque #DecimaPoetry #CampesinoFood #HorsebackRiding #MiradorLosJazmines #CubaTrip2026 #VinalesFarewell #SlowTravelCuba #CubaLife #PinarDelRio https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/cuba/

Yenisel spends her final full day in Viñales with a sunrise horseback ride, a visit to the botanical garden, and a slow campesino lunch, reflecting on the valley's rhythm and the cost of experiences before heading back to Havana. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Cuba: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Cuba guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 13 of Cuba Travel Podcast with Yenisel Morales. Yenisel Morales is in Viñales, Cuba. Places in this episode: Plaza José Martí, Jardín Botánico de las Hermanas Caridad y Carmen Miranda, Finca Agroecológica El Paraiso, Mural de la Prehistoria, Mogote Café, Casa de la Cultura, Don Manuel Restaurante, Calle Salvador Cisneros. Covered: Horseback riding, Botanical garden, Campesino cuisine, Valley economy, Blackouts, Farewell reflections. Chapters:00:00 Farm road01:42 Plaza José Martí02:34 Jardín Botánico de las Hermanas Caridad y Carmen Miranda04:14 Mural de la Prehistoria05:24 Mogote Café06:34 Don Manuel Restaurante A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Viñales #CubaTravel #PinarDelRio #HorsebackRiding #JardínBotánico #MuralDeLaPrehistoria #CampesinoFood #Cuba #TravelDiaries #ViñalesValley #TobaccoFarms #UNESCOWorldHeritage #CubanRhythm #Guateque #DécimaPoetry #CubanCountryside #TravelPodcast https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/cuba/

On day five in Viñales, Yenisel trades the tourist trail for a local guateque, discovers the art of décima poetry, and finds the valley's true rhythm. She also navigates the ATM queues, the peso economy, and the quiet resilience of the town's artists. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Cuba: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Cuba guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 12 of Cuba Travel Podcast with Yenisel Morales. Yenisel Morales is in Viñales, Cuba. Places in this episode: Finca Agroecológica El Paraiso, Mogote Café, Calle Rafael Trejo, Calle Adela Azcuy, Hotel Horizontes Los Jazmines, Mirador de Los Jazmines, Jardín Botánico de las Hermanas Caridad y Carmen Miranda, Calle Salvador Cisneros. Covered: décima poetry and guateque music, campesino food costs and local economy, Viñales blackout reality, rural connectivity via Nauta and SIM cards, local tobacco culture. Chapters:00:00 Calle Rafael Trejo01:16 Calle Adela Azcuy02:53 Farm guateque gathering04:56 Farm guateque with voices and guitar08:54 Calle Salvador Cisneros A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Viñales #CubaTravel #DécimaPoetry #Guateque #PinarDelRio #CubanCountry #TravelCuba #RuralCuba #CubanMusic #TobaccoFarm #CampesinoFood #SlowTravel #ViñalesValley #CubanCulture #SoloTravelCuba #CostOfLivingCuba https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/cuba/

On day four in Viñales, Yenisel dives into the valley's food economy, learning to cook a campesino lunch at a real farm, and gets a close look at the tobacco harvest and the families who grow it. She follows the leaf from the red-soil vega to the hands of the roller, and eats her way through the stories. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Cuba: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Cuba guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 11 of Cuba Travel Podcast with Yenisel Morales. Yenisel Morales is in Viñales, Cuba. Places in this episode: Finca Agroecológica El Paraiso, Mogote Café, Casa Los Rubios, Casa de la Cultura. Covered: Tobacco farming and curing, Campesino cuisine and cooking, Farm economy and pricing, Rural food costs, Local music and poetry, Blackout realities. Chapters:00:00 Casa Los Rubios02:32 Farmhouse kitchen05:22 Mogote Café06:17 Casa de la Cultura A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Viñales #CubaTravel #PinarDelRio #CampesinoCooking #CubanFood #TobaccoFarm #FarmToTable #CubanCulture #TravelCuba #ViñalesValley #CubanCuisine #SustainableTravel #RuralCuba #CubanCoffee #Guateque #CubanHistory #ViñalesTravel #MogoteCafe https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/cuba/

Yenisel spends a rainy day in Viñales exploring curing barns, hiking the valley's red-soil tobacco vegas, and cooling off in the vast Gran Caverna de Santo Tomás. She talks money, the campesino economy, and the quiet rhythm of a summer storm in the mountains. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Cuba: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Cuba guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 10 of Cuba Travel Podcast with Yenisel Morales. Yenisel Morales is in Viñales, Cuba. Places in this episode: Casa Los Rubios, Mural de la Prehistoria, Gran Caverna de Santo Tomás, Agroecological Farm Niño Valle - Los Senderos Restaurant, Casa de la Cultura. Covered: Tobacco farming and curing process, Gran Caverna de Santo Tomás cave tour, Campesino food and countryside restaurants, Cost of living and two-tier pricing in rural Cuba, Summer weather and rain in Viñales. Chapters:00:47 Casa Los Rubios02:38 Gran Caverna de Santo Tomás04:46 Agroecological Farm Niño Valle - Los Senderos Restaurant06:43 Casa de la Cultura A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Vinales #CubaTravel #GranCavernaDeSantoTomas #CubanTobacco #TravelPodcast #PinarDelRio #Cuba #TravelCuba #CaveExploration #CubanFood #CasaParticular #ValleDeVinales #LechonAsado #SlowTravel #CubanEconomy #RainyDayCuba https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/cuba/

Day two in Viñales dawns with a sunrise horseback ride through the tobacco vegas. Yenisel explores the valley's economy, the caves that beat the heat, and the campesino kitchens that make this valley special. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Cuba: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Cuba guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 9 of Cuba Travel Podcast with Yenisel Morales. Yenisel Morales is in Viñales, Cuba. Places in this episode: Parque José Martí, Cueva del Indio, Cueva de Santo Tomás, Calle Salvador Cisneros, Mogote Café, Calle Adela Azcuy, Mirador de Los Jazmines, Hotel Horizontes Los Jazmines. Covered: campesino economy and tobacco, cave exploration as summer heat refuge, Viñales food scene and paladar dining, weather and blackout realities, horseback riding practicalities. Chapters:00:00 Village dawn00:47 Farm road02:28 Parque José Martí03:51 Calle Salvador Cisneros04:45 Mogote Café06:09 Calle Adela Azcuy07:16 Night city A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #VinalesCuba #PinarDelRio #CubaTravel #VinalesValley #CuevaDelIndio #SantoTomas #HorsebackRiding #CubanTobacco #LechonAsado #MogoteCafe #ElCuajani #VisitCuba #Cuba2026 #VinalesDiary #TravelCuba #CampesinoFood https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/cuba/

I've made it to Viñales, Pinar del Río, on the first leg of my escape from Havana's heat. I'm here in the middle of the rainy season, right after the island's worst blackouts of the year. I'm sharing the journey on the Viazul bus, the lush green of the mogotes, the tobacco farms, and the town's resilient rhythm. Plus, I've got the real costs of getting settled here and where to go for the best views and caves. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Cuba: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Cuba guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 8 of Cuba Travel Podcast with Yenisel Morales. Yenisel Morales is in Viñales, Cuba. Places in this episode: Calle Rafael Trejo, Don Manuel Restaurante, Cafe Oh.La.La, Mirador de Los Jazmines, Hotel Horizontes Los Jazmines, Plaza José Martí, Iglesia del Sagrado Corazón, Casa de la Cultura. Covered: Arrival and settling in, Power blackouts practicalities, Cost of living in Viñales, Local cuisine and restaurants, Planning excursions (caves, hikes). Chapters:00:00 Calle Rafael Trejo01:29 Calle Salvador Cisneros03:26 Don Manuel Restaurante04:51 Cueva del Indio06:23 Hotel room07:19 Mirador de Los Jazmines A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Vinales #CubaTravel #PinarDelRio #VinalesValley #CubanFood #CasaParticular #Mogotes #TravelCuba #CubaVacation #OffTheBeatenPath #RainySeason #TravelDiaries #CaribbeanTravel #CubanCulture #VinalesTravel #TravelRebel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/cuba/

Yenisel spends her last full day in Havana: a final cafecito at Cafe El Dandy, a last almendron ride along the Malecón, and a quiet evening at Esto no es un café as she packs for Viñales and the road ahead. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Cuba: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Cuba guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 7 of Cuba Travel Podcast with Yenisel Morales. Yenisel Morales is in Havana, Cuba. Places in this episode: Cafe El Dandy, Malecón, Hotel Nacional de Cuba, Coppelia, Fábrica de Arte Cubano, Esto no es un café, Hotel Residencia Santa Clara, Centro Habana. Covered: Final day in Havana reflections, Packing for departure to Viñales, Cost of a day's food and transport in Havana, Two-tiered economy reflections, Thunderstorm and post-rain city atmosphere. Chapters:00:00 Centro Habana01:41 Cafe El Dandy03:52 Malecón05:11 Coppelia06:27 Esto no es un café07:31 City street after rain08:28 Hotel Residencia Santa Clara A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Havana #Cuba #Viñales #HavanaTravel #CubaTravel #LastDayInHavana #Malecón #Almendron #CubanCoffee #Vedado #CentroHabana #TravelDiaries #DigitalNomad #SlowTravel #CubaLife #Mojito #RopaVieja #CasaParticular https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/cuba/

Yenisel spends her final full day in Havana soaking in the city's rhythm, from a rainy morning in Centro Habana to a sunset mojito at the Malecón. She checks in on her residency paperwork, wrestles with the two-tiered economy over a last ropa vieja, and gets her plans in order for the road to Viñales. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Cuba: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Cuba guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 6 of Cuba Travel Podcast with Yenisel Morales. Yenisel Morales is in Havana, Cuba. Places in this episode: Malecón, Centro Habana, Vedado, Hotel Nacional de Cuba, Sibarita Habana, Capitolio. Covered: Residency paperwork update, Two-tiered cost of living specific meal examples, Final impressions of Havana, Packing for the road, Departure plans for Viñales. Chapters:00:00 Centro Habana01:36 Capitolio02:35 Malecón03:58 Restaurant interior05:23 City street06:46 Seafront at dusk A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #HavanaCuba #CubaTravel #CubanLife #Malecon #VinalesEscape #LastDayInHavana #CubanFood #RopaVieja #TravelCuba #CubanEconomy #CentroHabana #Vedado #CubaAdventures #DigitalNomadCuba #CubaVlog #SanteriaCuba #Cuba2026 https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/cuba/

Yenisel chases live son across Havana, from a Vedado jazz club to a rooftop fiesta, and finally pins down a plan to escape the heat in Viñales. Plus coffee at Cafe El Dandy, a lesson in almendron routes, and the real cost of a night out. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Cuba: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Cuba guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 5 of Cuba Travel Podcast with Yenisel Morales. Yenisel Morales is in Havana, Cuba. Places in this episode: Vedado, Centro Habana, La Rampa, Bosque de la Habana, Almendares River, Cafe El Dandy, Malecón, Hotel Nacional de Cuba. Covered: Nightlife and live music, Cost of living and two-tier prices, Planning Viñales escape, Transport (almendron routes), Local neighbourhood life, Coffee and cafes, Residency application status. Chapters:00:00 Vedado01:38 Bar interior02:45 Malecón03:51 Almendares River05:01 Cafe El Dandy06:18 Banco Metropolitano07:36 Centro Habana A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #CubaTravel #Havana #YeniselMorales #CubaPodcast #HavanaLife #SonCubano #VinalesPlanning #MaleconSunset #CubaTravelGuide #CentroHabana #VedadoNights #CafeElDandy #BosqueDeLaHabana #AlmendronRide #CubanMusic #TravelCuba #HavanaNightlife https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/cuba/

Yenisel navigates her fourth day in Havana amidst a blackout, cooking on a makeshift flame, exploring the beach at Guanabo, and tackling banking and phone lines. She shares practical tips on surviving power cuts and getting around, with a taste of local life and a moment of peace at sea. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Cuba: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Cuba guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 4 of Cuba Travel Podcast with Yenisel Morales. Yenisel Morales is in Havana, Cuba. Places in this episode: Centro Habana, Miramar, Guanabo, Teatro Nacional, Vedado, Bosque de la Habana, Banco Popular de Ahorro. Covered: Blackout management, Beach day at Guanabo, Residency application delays, Cost of living daily purchases, Local transport: almendrones. Chapters:00:00 Centro Habana01:11 Miramar02:43 Guanabo04:18 Teatro Nacional06:04 Vedado07:31 City street A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #CubaTravel #HavanaLiving #GuanaboBeach #CubanBlackouts #CubanResidency #HavanaDailyLife #CubanCulture #SonCubano #CubanFood #AlmendronRide #CubacelSIM #CubanBanking #ExpatCuba #HavanaVibes #CubanSummer #BeachDayCuba #LivingInHavana #Cuba2026 https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/cuba/

Day three in Havana: Yenisel dodges a freak hailstorm, discovers the art of the almendrón, hunts down street pizza, and finds a rooftop escape as the city buzzes with thunder and life. Practical tips on transport, costs, and finding your own rhythm in the heat. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Cuba: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Cuba guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 3 of Cuba Travel Podcast with Yenisel Morales. Yenisel Morales is in Havana, Cuba. Places in this episode: Calle Neptuno, Centro Habana, Vedado, La Rampa, Hotel Nacional de Cuba, Malecón. Covered: Transport: almendrones, Street food: pizza, Coffee: espresso at Hotel Nacional, Local life: rooftops and heat, Social: connecting with locals, Weather: thunderstorms and heat, Planning: Vinales escape. Chapters:00:00 Calle Neptuno00:36 Centro Habana02:47 La Rampa04:42 City street06:59 Malecón A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #CubaTravel #Havana #Malecón #Almendron #StreetPizza #HotelNacional #CubanFood #TravelPodcast #SoloTravel #LivingInCuba #HavanaNights #CubanCulture #TravelTips #Vinales #Mojito #Thunderstorm #HavanaLife https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/cuba/

Day two in Havana. I'm dodging summer thunderstorms, hunting down wi-fi in Vedado, and taking my first almendrón ride. Plus how the blackouts shape the city's rhythm, and a first taste of the book fair buzz. Practical pesos-and-centavos talk for anyone thinking of doing this. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Cuba: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Cuba guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 2 of Cuba Travel Podcast with Yenisel Morales. Yenisel Morales is in Havana, Cuba. Places in this episode: Banco Metropolitano, Cafe El Dandy, Calle Obispo, ETECSA, Parque Central, Fábrica de Arte Cubano, Malecón, Hotel Nacional. Covered: Banking and bureaucracy, SIM card and connectivity, Power blackouts and daily logistics, Cost of living and prices, Old Havana first impressions, Upcoming cultural events, Planning the first escape to Vinales. Chapters:00:00 Calle Obispo01:11 Cafe El Dandy02:19 ETECSA04:04 Habana Vieja05:59 Malecón07:13 Plaza de la Revolución08:18 Hotel Nacional A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Havana #CubaTravel #CentroHabana #Vedado #Malecon #CubaLife #SlowTravel #DigitalNomadCuba #HavanaFood #CubanCoffee #FabricaDeArteCubano #CubanEconomy #TravelDiaries #Cuba2026 #CubanSummer #LocalLifeHavana https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/cuba/

Yenisel arrives in Cuba, sorts out residency paperwork, opens a bank account, gets a SIM card, and finds her first apartment in Old Havana. She takes us along the Malecón, through local markets, and into a paladar for a welcome meal. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Cuba: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Cuba guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 1 of Cuba Travel Podcast with Yenisel Morales. Yenisel Morales is in Havana, Cuba. Places in this episode: Jose Marti International Airport, DIIE (Vedado), Banco Metropolitano, ETECSA, Centro Habana, Los Mercaderes, Malecon, Fabrica de Arte Cubano. Covered: arrival and paperwork, residency and bureaucracy, housing and settling in, local cuisine and paladares, Havana's arts and culture, daily life and logistics. Chapters:00:00 Airport road01:52 Banco Metropolitano03:18 Centro Habana04:29 Los Mercaderes05:41 City street06:57 Hotel Nacional de Cuba A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #CubaTravel #HavanaLife #ExpatLifeCuba #CubaVisa #CubanStreetFood #HavanaCulture #CubanCurrency #OldHavana #Malecon #CubanArt #HabanaVieja #CubaTrip https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/cuba/