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Havana is easily a city I still think about. I frequently catch my thoughts drifting towards it at random points, mulling over the anachronistic elements of the city combined with the friendly locals and vibrant culture. Here’s a travel guide to Havana that’ll make planning your trip that much easier! If you are planning a trip to Cuba, first check out my guide here. Where to Stay in Havana In order to support the Cuban people, I recommend that you stay in a Casa Particular. You have a variety of options such as a private room in a local’s house, a shared room such as a hostel, or the entire apartment to yourself. We booked ours on Airbnb and had a seamless experience with our incredibly gracious hosts. New to Airbnb? Click here for $40 off your first stay! I highly recommend you stay in Habana Vieja (Old Havana) so…

I finally got to cross Cuba off my bucket list and it did not disappoint. Bursting with vibrant color and streets alive with music, Havana in particular is a city you will fall for. Follow this ultimate first timer’s guide to Cuba and it’ll make your trip planning process that much easier. Guide to Cuba Is Cuba safe to travel to as a solo female traveler? Cuba is a relatively safe country with a fairly low crime rate. I traveled with a group of friends and we all felt very safe. As a solo female traveler, you can expect cat calling and piropos (still a form of cat calling in my opinion but these are supposed to be witty compliments). I know that street harassment can be a huge drain on your trip but unfortunately, it’s still the reality in many places. Try your best to ignore it and do…