Derek Gruar Articles

Cuba Independently? Es Posible! #9: Varadero

Varadero is Cuba’s equivalent to Cancun in Mexico or the Costa del Sol in Spain, for better or worse!

Cuba Independently? Es Posible! #5: Las Terrazas/Sierra De Rosario

The food in the local palador is excellent and Cuban coffee should be added to a list of banned substances!

Cuba Independently? Es Posible! #6: The Road to Trinidad

Taking the most dangerous drive in Cuba to the UNESCO world heritage listed city of Trinidad.

Cuba Independently? Es Posible! #7: Moron and the Northern Keys

This was the longest and either most exciting or traumatic day of the trip, whichever way you care to look at it.

Cuba Independently? Es Posible! #8: Playa Larga /Bay of Pigs

There are still pill boxes on the beach and the odd memorial to those that lost their lives here.

Cuba Independently? Es Posible! #4: The Road to Vinales

Leaving Havana for the countryside, the lads take in some fantastic scenery.

Cuba Independently? Es Posible! #3: Old Habana/Vieja

The unwanted attention of hawkers leads to a wonderful discovery, the mojito.

Cuba Independently? Es Posible! #1: Getting There

Flying Cubana and negotiating Customs before a first night in Havana.

Cuba Independently? Es Posible! #2: Havana

Strolling along the malecon and a visit to the Pardegas Cigar Factory.