History Speaks: An interview with 83 year old Juan Francisco Marcos
On my most recent trip to Cuba, on a search for some fresh coffee straight from a farmer, on a side road just wandering towards the coast, we found an amazing historical story in a new friend Juan Francisco Marco…
A day in Havana
The long bar at the café on Calle Opispo is filled with empty eyes and squared off elbows. No one is looking at anyone, and there is a quiet desperation shared amongst them. Behind the bar, the barista busy’s himself…
The People Speak: On Politics & Fidel
Video 3 of a 4 part series with my friend in Cuba. Another perspective, although brief, on an aspect of the story of Fidel that few people know, on the loyalty he has instilled in many Cubans for the dignity…
The People Speak: #2 On Social Change
The impact of heavy tourism and more money coming in to Cuba, according to many Cubans I spoke to is as this man says, "Cuba is losing values." The disparity in incomes is growing creating a new challenge for Cuba…
A Cuban’s Personal Perspective: #1 Vladimir Speaks
The People Speak: Cuba Connection This is a great share from one of my friends, Vladimir, from Cuba. His perspective might just surprise you. Please subscribe to my YouTube Channel for more updates and keep posted, lots more to come! …
Part IV: Returning to the Rock
Inevitably, the most challenging departures give way to the most beautiful arrivals and openings. I have found this to be true time and time again. It seems that the harder it is to make the break, or to get away,…
The Love Affair Continues
Part IV: The Breath of Cuba: The Love Affair Continues For some people, going to Cuba is an exotic vacation, something cool to do, a place to "see before it changes," as I heard a hundred times on this last…
First Excerpt: The Breath of Cuba Part III
To purchase the book, The Breath of Cuba, please click here. If you are interested in traveling to Cuba, please consider booking your travel with The Breath of Cuba Travel to support the author. Cheri offers custom and signature tours to…
Reflections of a Global Citizen: From Part II
I have heard it said that what we teach and bring to the world is that which we need for ourselves first and foremost. I believe it to be true. My work being that of working to support, create and…