CUBA! Here's What Surprised Us Most: Safety, Food, Money, Cigars, Cars

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This was our first time traveling in Cuba, and we had no clue how much we DIDN'T know about it before arriving here. So on our last day in Havana, we decided to share the top things we learned on our week in this beautiful, complicated, unique country!
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  • @thylacinenv
    @thylacinenv5 жыл бұрын

    If you see a Cuban with a chunky left leg and a skinny right leg it's because they drive a Russian Lada, the clutch requires a 60lb compression!

  • @younglik3469

    @younglik3469

    5 жыл бұрын

    I actually saw that in Cuba when I traveled there, lol is this true?

  • @me6670

    @me6670

    5 жыл бұрын

    It's not true

  • @hezmydaddyo2722

    @hezmydaddyo2722

    6 күн бұрын

    😂

  • @franciscomartinez6095
    @franciscomartinez60955 жыл бұрын

    The name of the religion isn’t called Afro-Cuban, it’s called Santeria.

  • @iggyandabe

    @iggyandabe

    5 жыл бұрын

    I think that was part of the fact checking when they were talking about the wifi.

  • @AwayWeGo747

    @AwayWeGo747

    5 жыл бұрын

    These white people get on my nerves talking like they know something about a place they just visited.

  • @Micv90

    @Micv90

    5 жыл бұрын

    Yoruba

  • @MiRoJu.

    @MiRoJu.

    5 жыл бұрын

    It is an Afro Cuban religion and it’s actually Lukumí. Stems from African Yoruba.

  • @MiRoJu.

    @MiRoJu.

    5 жыл бұрын

    AwayWeGo747 Don’t be a stupid racist. Just cause you’re not white doesn’t mean you know all either. They were not wrong and it’s better to politely and nicely demonstrate the right way without insults. Luckily, your putrid American racism wasn’t carried over to non white cubans.

  • @UFOsExst
    @UFOsExst5 жыл бұрын

    Reality in Cuba is not havana! You must leave the touristy areas to see the reality of everyday cubans.

  • @sebastienbolduc5654

    @sebastienbolduc5654

    5 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely!!!

  • @sebastienbolduc5654

    @sebastienbolduc5654

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@thenothing6964 Cubans are very proud people, so it's hard to point out the reality of some of their daily hardships. But yes, so different, but also in positive ways as well. The government pumps money into the tourist areas such as Havana. But once one steps outside of those areas they will see the real Cuba. I'm sorry to say but this couple is your typical tourist couple, out of all due respect btw. So they are not debunking any myths here. Take what they say with a grain of salt. It all depends where one goes in Cuba.

  • @akakentiy

    @akakentiy

    5 жыл бұрын

    I went there for 2 days. I'm still in shock

  • @cascading

    @cascading

    5 жыл бұрын

    Mh dad escaped on a raft so it really is super hard there

  • @luismarquez7917

    @luismarquez7917

    4 жыл бұрын

    Very well said Cesar. And why are these people giving their money to support communism. It's so wrong.

  • @UFOsExst
    @UFOsExst5 жыл бұрын

    Before you read this know that i was born in cuba and now live in the US. Most people in cuba have 1 good pair of shoes. Goodwill clothes that enter the island are then sold by the government to civilians. Most people in cuba cannot get the medicine they need( only the prescription and service are free), Most people in cuba cannot even afford a bicycle. Most people in cuba do not have the ability to travel out of the country for any reason. Most people in cuba wish they had actual elections. Most people in cuba walk the streets looking for food since there no markets like everywhere else in the world. Most people in cuba live knowing they have no rights and at any moment they can be jailed with no trial. There are no human rights, you cannot assemble or talk bad about the government. Dollars are not allowed to transit only the C.U.C which is the currency they use which has no value anywhere in the world, and which is traded 90c to a dollar. If you visit cuba to really get to know it. Travel outside the touristy areas so you see cuba's true colors . Communism likes to paint reality with the brush of falsehood!

  • @jonn40853

    @jonn40853

    4 жыл бұрын

    I can tell your a kid by your writing

  • @Hoelzelc

    @Hoelzelc

    4 жыл бұрын

    How many of your dad's slaves did Fidel free?

  • @Kimmejiaa

    @Kimmejiaa

    4 жыл бұрын

    Raw_Smoking408 ***you’re

  • @jonn40853

    @jonn40853

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@Kimmejiaa yes i knew that thank you

  • @tommasschaele5358

    @tommasschaele5358

    4 жыл бұрын

    I've been to Cuba and you are lying if you are talking about these days, the only period it was almost like that was during the "special period" when Americans tried to strangle the economy and Russians stopped helping. I've been all over Cuba, been several times, and studied Spanish in Santiago de Cuba nearly 20 years ago. Yes, Cuba is not a western-style democracy that part is true. However people are not afraid to speak out, and unlike in many other Latin countries labor union leaders, journalists don't get killed. Cuba has one of the highest human development index in Latin America according to the UN, which makes sense if you compare to DR, Haiti, Central American, etc. Their salaries are peanuts, ridiculous, I agree, but they get "raciones", every basic cost is free or nearly free. Medicines are available and very cheap, even for foreigners. I went to buy several times during my times in Cuba. With prescription, they are free, as in some European countries.

  • @APGMs
    @APGMs5 жыл бұрын

    I died when she said ‘muchas gracias, hasta luego’

  • @mikeas77386

    @mikeas77386

    4 жыл бұрын

    Was about to comment this lmao

  • @vorutouzamaki2635

    @vorutouzamaki2635

    4 жыл бұрын

    Over Blitz haha it was cute

  • @pele-eu7lo

    @pele-eu7lo

    3 жыл бұрын

    Bruno you died? Are you writing to us from the afterlife???

  • @a.m.215

    @a.m.215

    Ай бұрын

    why?

  • @jimmcgarry8466
    @jimmcgarry84665 жыл бұрын

    I've gotta tell you Kara, you're such a kind hearted person, the way you treat and speak to people is just so wonderful. Nate, you're super nice too. I love your channel

  • @KaraandNate

    @KaraandNate

    5 жыл бұрын

    Aww thanks Jim!

  • @FireCracker3240

    @FireCracker3240

    5 жыл бұрын

    They are the best! I love these two so much!

  • @shooterqqqq
    @shooterqqqq4 жыл бұрын

    He just said, "Standing in line is really a good system". Said no Cuban ever.

  • @TonyRule

    @TonyRule

    4 жыл бұрын

    It's a system you only need when there aren't sufficient shops in the first place because... socialism.

  • @adamhurter6454

    @adamhurter6454

    4 жыл бұрын

    Cuba has just about no resources, yet they've eliminated homelessness. Why can't we do that in the U.S.? Oh, because our government only cares about rich people. We have about half a million people who don't have a place to sleep at night.

  • @TonyRule

    @TonyRule

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@adamhurter6454 Sounds wonderful. When are you moving there to live?

  • @adamhurter6454

    @adamhurter6454

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@TonyRule stop being a hater. I love Colorado, and I wouldn't want to live in such a poor area, including a poor area in the U.S. But people love traveling to Cuba, and the government has done a good job of at least meeting people's basic needs. Just tell the truth.

  • @adamhurter6454

    @adamhurter6454

    4 жыл бұрын

    Standing in line isn't a system. Stop talking out of your ass. The government is treating poor people FAR better than America's.

  • @BrownyBird
    @BrownyBird4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much. As a Cuban resident in Europe and with not much left back in Havana I really appreciate this video. We are planning to take the kids on holiday there next summer. I need them to see those dilapidated houses and streets where I used to run when I was little. Those places that made me the happy and unique person I am today.

  • @BringDHouseDown

    @BringDHouseDown

    Жыл бұрын

    ................

  • @majortranka
    @majortranka4 жыл бұрын

    I am Cuban and my Mother left there when I was 7 months old baby. Never been back and will not with the government in place. Will not give a penny to help keep the dictatorship going.

  • @bukannamasebenarnya8692

    @bukannamasebenarnya8692

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hey, whats cuba currency symbol? $ or ₱ ? Thx😊

  • @nicholasrobertson4418

    @nicholasrobertson4418

    4 жыл бұрын

    Did your excessive land and wealth get taxed? I'm so terribly sorry :(

  • @majortranka

    @majortranka

    4 жыл бұрын

    We where always poor, that is what you don't get the govement higher ups have it all and the people get nothing. It is all a lie to get power than you are worse off.

  • @majortranka

    @majortranka

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@nicholasrobertson4418 has your low IQ impeded your ability to be successful? I believe it must have. By the way I now own a 600000 home and many toys. The success is in the man just give him a even playing feild and the better man will shine. I shine where ever I go with out goverment taking from someone to give to the lesser able. Yes lesser able piece of shit would like my wealth.

  • @nicholasrobertson4418

    @nicholasrobertson4418

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@majortranka So...yes. Castro did tax your extreme wealth and you're still mad about it lol. Get f*cked.

  • @kcastings
    @kcastings5 жыл бұрын

    When I was in Cuba last year you definitely did need toilet paper 😂 our hotel was ok-ish. But when we visited towns and restaurants they had none 🤭

  • @charlessaco4495

    @charlessaco4495

    5 жыл бұрын

    Cubans use wet newspapers for that purpose.

  • @anuphi13

    @anuphi13

    3 жыл бұрын

    yes, i found many places without toilet paper too.. I guess, I visited more than just Havana

  • @PurrfectMedia

    @PurrfectMedia

    3 жыл бұрын

    Probably because they want to impress tourists. So they can spread good stuff about it abroad like these people

  • @PurrfectMedia

    @PurrfectMedia

    3 жыл бұрын

    At least why they said they had it, looked like people are pretty impoverished just from looking around

  • @harutosunaa3881

    @harutosunaa3881

    3 жыл бұрын

    Sucks

  • @nameunknown5736
    @nameunknown57365 жыл бұрын

    What a beautiful country. I love the buildings, and that people are just hanging around outside enjoying each others company! Seeing you guys traveling around,enjoy cultures, and learning new things is amazing! I have bad anxiety, I do not venture far from my town. You make me want to break out and enjoy the world!

  • @clintatk
    @clintatk5 жыл бұрын

    Just adding my voice to say again how great your vids are. Open minds, open hearts. Your approach to travel and life is the best!

  • @XavierLeong
    @XavierLeong5 жыл бұрын

    I think this was my favorite video from you two I've ever seen! So informative and much more interesting than just giving tips for places to go and see (although that's always appreciated too!), however this video really showed the value of travel where you get a glimpse of another culture and country and start to understand the meaning behind certain things that an outsider would never know or think about! Great video!

  • @antonioregueiferos8213
    @antonioregueiferos82135 жыл бұрын

    Hello guys. I am a Cuban who lives in Cuba,lol.I would like to say that i enjoyed a lot your videos about my country.These videos about Cuba are highly recommend to everybody who wants to know about the real country.It´s an excellent job what you did.I had liked to be your guide but I have to say that Cesar did an excelent job too lol.So everyone that would want to travel to Cuba I can guide you through our amzing country.

  • @georgekamel4569

    @georgekamel4569

    5 жыл бұрын

    Hello Antonio , which city you are from ?

  • @antonioregueiferos8213

    @antonioregueiferos8213

    5 жыл бұрын

    I am from Santiago de Cuba,a city 900 km away from La Havana

  • @sierra5713

    @sierra5713

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@antonioregueiferos8213 si vives en cuba como es que hablas ingles?

  • @sierra5713

    @sierra5713

    5 жыл бұрын

    If you live in Cuba, how do you speak English?

  • @antonioregueiferos8213

    @antonioregueiferos8213

    5 жыл бұрын

    ​@@sierra5713 Pretty well

  • @CheapHolidayExpert
    @CheapHolidayExpert5 жыл бұрын

    Such an interesting recap - thank you so much for putting all this info in one place for us!!

  • @JayPalfrey
    @JayPalfrey5 жыл бұрын

    adore you videos! Especially this one!! Love ya

  • @johnp139
    @johnp1395 жыл бұрын

    They are all outside because there is NO AIR CONDITIONING!

  • @gabepenn7386

    @gabepenn7386

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@prettyflytraveler only for the rich toujrists and govt people ignoramus...I AM CUBAN

  • @cascading

    @cascading

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@prettyflytraveler There is, but it is difficult to get Acs in houses for regular citizens, plus they're outside because the limit in phone service.

  • @gpepeitan3373
    @gpepeitan33734 жыл бұрын

    I just saw turning point USA’s video on Cuba doesn’t seem fun

  • @rosarosa9813

    @rosarosa9813

    4 жыл бұрын

    kzread.info/dash/bejne/dq53qdSwqbfKppM.html

  • @domi8653

    @domi8653

    4 жыл бұрын

    >turning point

  • @Lakersinfour20

    @Lakersinfour20

    4 жыл бұрын

    ya cuba treated them at the airport just how the usa treats people from the middle east at the airport boo hoo. that video only showed the effects of usa and spanish imperialism, slave trade, regime change war, and a trade embargo. there's dozens of poor capitalist countries but no one blames capitalism; they blame race.

  • @adamhurter6454

    @adamhurter6454

    4 жыл бұрын

    Right wingers lie to you guys constantly. It's an effort to divide working-class people. Talk to someone who's actually gone to Cuba.... The economic problems have always been there, as Cuba has no resources besides sugar, but they've been made way, way worse by the U.S. emargo.

  • @terzopercento2222

    @terzopercento2222

    4 жыл бұрын

    Finally truth in that video!

  • @Billypedia
    @Billypedia4 жыл бұрын

    Watch Cuba in 4K Cinematic Drone here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/eHasp6WNe9zXfZs.html

  • @christinelamb1167
    @christinelamb11675 жыл бұрын

    These Cuba videos have been so interesting! I have long had a fascination with Cuba, and I would love to travel there someday. Thanks for taking us along on your adventures there 😊👍

  • @wparo
    @wparo5 жыл бұрын

    Nice vlog. I've learned alot. I'll try to copy a bit of your style. Fun and cheerful.

  • @naomilorene8993
    @naomilorene89934 жыл бұрын

    Maybe get out of the “tourist” areas and actually SHOW people what CUBA is really like...SOCIALISM. Equally poor. There’s another side to CUBA WORTH SHOWING... go to TPUSA video on Cuba

  • @fusionv799

    @fusionv799

    4 жыл бұрын

    Just seen the TPUSA video.

  • @HLSanchez_66

    @HLSanchez_66

    4 жыл бұрын

    I seen the video, WOW!!! Really sad and frustrating.

  • @AnontheGOAT

    @AnontheGOAT

    4 жыл бұрын

    Was just about to post this. Of course the tourist areas will be nice.

  • @TheSartorious

    @TheSartorious

    4 жыл бұрын

    I see that same video right before I seen this one. I guess they could be showing the best parts from their oblivious eyes.

  • @birdsong985

    @birdsong985

    4 жыл бұрын

    kzread.info/dash/bejne/eK5quKyEY9C5YJs.html

  • @danelysbrito
    @danelysbrito4 жыл бұрын

    Now in Cuba we have mobile data on the cell phone, it is a step forward in these years of delay

  • @ashalex776
    @ashalex7765 жыл бұрын

    Loved this style of summary VDO, specifically costs !

  • @michaellangfitt2077
    @michaellangfitt20775 жыл бұрын

    Having traveled Latin America for a couple of decades, I so very much appreciated your glimpse into Cuba as that is one destination I have not made. Very well done. Your real life approach is so refreshing.

  • @KaraandNate

    @KaraandNate

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Michael! :)

  • @bmorcus
    @bmorcus5 жыл бұрын

    I loved the Cuba vlogs, it looks like such a amazing and beautiful country

  • @melinda6841
    @melinda68415 жыл бұрын

    I loved this style of video! I see how it could be really helpful to someone looking to travel there rather than just wanting to visit after seeing your adventures! I think you should do it for more of the countries you visit 😁

  • @piersmettrick
    @piersmettrick5 жыл бұрын

    Loved your Cuba Vlogs, so much fun and information, defiantly thinking of a trip there now

  • @johnsymons76
    @johnsymons765 жыл бұрын

    This Cuban series was outstanding! Not only was it educational it was humorous and showed the Cuban people and their culture in a way I have not seen before. You are to be commended for such a stellar series! As I have said previously, you two just keep getting better and better! Fantastic photography in this series! Have a wonderful time in Jordan and the Middle East! Take care my dear friends! God Bless you both! Your loyal admirer.

  • @pipkembo4553

    @pipkembo4553

    5 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely LOVED this video too!!! Went to Cuba 🇨🇺 a month ago!!!! Click here to see more of Havana!! 👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾 kzread.info/dash/bejne/eKyWmNmBipzWh6g.html

  • @heg_egg

    @heg_egg

    4 жыл бұрын

    I’m sorry but this video was not at all representative of Cuba. Visit Cuba yourself and stop to take a look at the places the government didn’t brandish in fake gold.

  • @septemberswisper

    @septemberswisper

    4 жыл бұрын

    You have been lied to, this was only the tourist section, not reality. Watch this video for a little reality. kzread.info/dash/bejne/eK5quKyEY9C5YJs.html

  • @Psychphuq
    @Psychphuq5 жыл бұрын

    You can definitely feel Kara's energy in this video... So happy and full of pep... :) Nicely summed up experience of your time in Cuba...

  • @Thefitty
    @Thefitty5 жыл бұрын

    I'm freaking *in love with our vlogs.*

  • @nataliebrierly9697
    @nataliebrierly96975 жыл бұрын

    LOVE this vlog! So informative! I know this sounds odd but I am a travel agent and have been so for almost 6 years now...I work for a tour company that sells some really unique destinations. I find myself answering my customer’s questions without having to look up answers, even when I haven’t been to that particular destination. I then question myself where I know that information from and it’s from your videos! So THANK YOU! As always, keep up the amazing work!

  • @aaronvaldi9413
    @aaronvaldi94135 жыл бұрын

    Love you for your positive honesty!

  • @effie-montreal
    @effie-montreal5 жыл бұрын

    Kara and Nate you guys are really fun to watch all the time

  • @KaraandNate

    @KaraandNate

    5 жыл бұрын

    😁👏

  • @sugcalif1
    @sugcalif14 жыл бұрын

    Typical millennials. I loved how he made waiting in a line a positive experience. I can't wait for them to head to Venezuela and put a bright positive spin on that disaster.

  • @tommasschaele5358

    @tommasschaele5358

    4 жыл бұрын

    If you want to see disaster, go to Haiti. And Haiti is not socialist but a US ally. Guatemala is starving, Honduras is getting slaughtered by gangs, etc. Actually both Cuba and Venezuela have a higher living standard then most Latin countries according to the UN statistics. There is a lot of fake news about Cuba and Venezuela. (I m not saying everything is ok there, especially Venezuela is going trough hard times, but you have to put things in perspective)

  • @davidmartinsantillana4195

    @davidmartinsantillana4195

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@tommasschaele5358 I´m cuban and you are an idiot, sorry. re-read what you write.

  • @davidmartinsantillana4195

    @davidmartinsantillana4195

    4 жыл бұрын

    I´m cuban and I want to thank you, your text rock.

  • @Lakersinfour20

    @Lakersinfour20

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@davidmartinsantillana4195 I'm cuban and understand that the revolution occured because black people were tired of being treated like slaves. why do you think there was a revolution? was it A. because castro was evil and wanted to kill your family for no reason, or B. castro and the revolutionaries were fighting centuries of injustice that stemmed from the spaniards kidnapping africans and bringing them back to cuba to work for free on the tobacco and sugar plantations? why did castro come to power? was it A. no reason other than communism is evil, or B. the former slave class was sick of being treated like shit and decided to revolt against their oppressors, leading to an attempt at communist rule (never fully occured). it never fully occured, as the usa continuously snuffed it and changed the regime of every progressive country in favor of them keeping the resources that they got from the slave trade. i understand why republican cubans hate castro: yes he imprisoned people and killed those in the ruling class. what i dont understand is how you dont see why it occurred. or you dont see it as the natural next step after slavery. american capitalism was built on genocide and slavery, please dont ever forget that

  • @davidmartinsantillana4195

    @davidmartinsantillana4195

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@Lakersinfour20 What do you mean you are Cuban? Then you would prefer to write me in Spanish. A Cuban would never say what you say. You don't know anything about our history. Do you think Castro freed the slaves? Look for an interview by Dr. Hilda Molina, so that you "see" why the "revolution" triumphs. For me it is incredible that someone with some relationship with Cuba says what you, because it explains why many believe that the "revolution" fails by the US instead of infamy and corruption

  • @wendysmith6184
    @wendysmith61845 жыл бұрын

    you need to do more of these , this was so informative and the information all in one place thakyou so much😍😍😍.

  • @dralaskalala
    @dralaskalala5 жыл бұрын

    Cuba has been one of my top 3 favorite vlog series you've done. Bravo!

  • @lisawhipple8929
    @lisawhipple89295 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely always enjoy your videos!! Just found you a few months ago and I’ve been watching your videos non stop! You both have a very calming nature and you relax me. ♥️

  • @lephilosopheinconnu3952
    @lephilosopheinconnu39525 жыл бұрын

    This is probably the best touristic video on Cuba ever made. Thanks for the info

  • @williamwallace4879
    @williamwallace48795 жыл бұрын

    My wife and I are going to Cuba for the first time next week. Thank You for this awesome video!!

  • @Mike-uu1oo
    @Mike-uu1oo5 жыл бұрын

    This format was great, would be fun to see more videos like this.

  • @KaraandNate

    @KaraandNate

    5 жыл бұрын

    Great to know! Thanks for the feedback! ❤

  • @dianahaxton419
    @dianahaxton4195 жыл бұрын

    I love this style of what you expected and the reality. It really helps manage expectations!

  • @KaraandNate

    @KaraandNate

    5 жыл бұрын

    Happy you feel that way! We had a hard time getting a feel for what is was like before arriving, so that inspired us to make this video!

  • @kristih2626
    @kristih26265 жыл бұрын

    Loved this series! Can’t wait to see what’s next! 👏👏

  • @monikawalker2874
    @monikawalker28745 жыл бұрын

    Another great video. Thank you for the Cuban series, very informative and funny. The quality of your videos and narrative is just getting better and better. Can't wait to see Mexico cave diving video. I hope you made one 😉 xxx

  • @billaa6956
    @billaa69565 жыл бұрын

    I enjoyed life without phone for two days in Havana.

  • @emily845
    @emily8455 жыл бұрын

    I LOVE all the Cuba vlogs!! I’m so jealous. Hopefully I can go soon lol

  • @johnsalter7891
    @johnsalter78915 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely a first class travel blog, you two are the best.

  • @AmbientWalking
    @AmbientWalking5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for such a nice trip to Cuba!

  • @FoodandFootprints
    @FoodandFootprints5 жыл бұрын

    Finding where the locals eat is always the best strategy!

  • @nopo8011

    @nopo8011

    5 жыл бұрын

    Except the locals can't really afford good food

  • @melissaramirez9999
    @melissaramirez99995 жыл бұрын

    Cuba is AMAZING! Brought back memories!!! :))))))

  • @davidfisher1244
    @davidfisher12445 жыл бұрын

    I just started watching your channel and was instantly hooked. I began my bucket list of places to visit and after seeing some of the places you've visited I have added to my list! I don't think I've ever seen a happier couple than you 2. Please be safe and continue to enjoy life.

  • @angief9963
    @angief99635 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the wonderful video of Cuba 🇨🇺!!! FYI- it’s very safe for tourist in Cuba. The consequences of messing with a tourist are severe. Unfortunately, it’s not the same for the Cuban people living there, as crime among each other is pretty bad. This is what my relatives tell me all the time.

  • @bebetigre1252

    @bebetigre1252

    5 жыл бұрын

    true,it is safe for tourists due to the commie rule,just like eastern europe was under USSR soldier's rule.There is no Miranda's rights or arguing with the police.

  • @UrbanHomesteadMomma
    @UrbanHomesteadMomma5 жыл бұрын

    Great series... I absolutely loved Cuba... been there 3x to 3 totally different areas all with totally different vibes... Havana, Holguin, and Cayo Coco... All 3 are amazing... the people are the best thing about Cuba and the Food a close second! 2/3 times we rented vehicles, a car one trip and scooters another, and just went... never felt unsafe, always able to find great eats, and always were able to navigate as the locals were always willing to help you find your way. While on one trip we even ended up as guests at a wedding reception... it was fun... Amazing country, amazing people! I’d love to have he budget to go again... some day :)

  • @pattyjimenez4633

    @pattyjimenez4633

    5 жыл бұрын

    Marie Lawson we are planning on possible visiting Cuba. Did you book with a tour company or how did you plan your visit in terms of the travel restrictions?

  • @lephilosopheinconnu3952

    @lephilosopheinconnu3952

    5 жыл бұрын

    Wow nice comment. I can't wait to go there myself.

  • @Betcaligarcia

    @Betcaligarcia

    4 жыл бұрын

    Quique Dillon all lies if this is what you see and taste and feel in Cuba boy ... you are blind and have no heart nor taste buds ! Zombie traveler CUBA IS HORRIBLE

  • @zandrahamilton3944

    @zandrahamilton3944

    2 жыл бұрын

    You sound just like a uneducated tourist

  • @michaelmcgowan7099
    @michaelmcgowan70995 жыл бұрын

    Great job! I really enjoyed this recap of what you learned during your visit to Cuba. I know that it is very difficult (and risky) to generalize about a country that you have only visited for a few days, but your insights were very worthwhile to me and I am glad that you took the time to share them. I hope that you will use this video format again in the future, when it makes sense.

  • @adieldp
    @adieldp4 жыл бұрын

    I'm a relatively new fan! I must say that you both come across as authentic, warm, kind, and good-hearted people! Thank you for the joy your vlogs bring to us, your audience. I've really enjoyed watching you and the places you've been to. I particularly love your videos of the Philippines where I was born. So sorry that your recent visit had to be cut short by the pandemic. I pray that the time will soon come that travel will be a safe thing to do again so you can resume producing high-quality vlogs for our enjoyment. God bless you and keep you safe as you stay in place in Nashville.

  • @piehound
    @piehound5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for a very up-beat presentation. It's nice to see at least some happy people abroad.

  • @Paulalamphere
    @Paulalamphere5 жыл бұрын

    The Cuba series is very good but I especially love the style of this video.

  • @KaraandNate

    @KaraandNate

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!!

  • @arlenevazquez6675
    @arlenevazquez66755 жыл бұрын

    Love love love!!! I just found you guys and I watched all your videos from Cuba!!! I really want to go there, I’m from PR but all my friends in HS were from Cuba, I live in FL so is really easy for me to go have a Cuban coffee, a plate of ropa vieja or a convo with a Cuban grandma but there’s nothing like experiencing the country! I cannot wait Thank you!!! You got a new sub here!

  • @benec5816
    @benec58165 жыл бұрын

    great final on cuba what a good series well done love the filming in this episode so well done stay safe and enjoy the trip to the next port of call see ya.

  • @danieldelgado6464
    @danieldelgado64645 жыл бұрын

    Hey im from cuba and i think u guys did a great job describing it, hope u guys enjoyed the streets of Old Havana, i was raised running and playing there and this video brought me back to my childhood, thanks for the great job!

  • @yeripark8807
    @yeripark88075 жыл бұрын

    Such great contents as always! My Cuban trip is only one week away and I will be staying with an older couple of retired physicians in Habana. I have so much respect for those doctors in Cuba that make on average ~$50 a month! Also, thank you for updating on the toilet paper situation. I will leave them behind here :P

  • @prathamak3573
    @prathamak35735 жыл бұрын

    Love this style of videos... Really fun to watch

  • @KaraandNate

    @KaraandNate

    5 жыл бұрын

    Great to hear :)

  • @realworld.travel
    @realworld.travel5 жыл бұрын

    ❤️LOVED this style of video! So helpful and educational! Keep doing more like 😁

  • @aaronmund5120
    @aaronmund51205 жыл бұрын

    Great series! It took me back and makes me want to go back!!!

  • @trishaadsharma8563
    @trishaadsharma85635 жыл бұрын

    Love from india....🇮🇳🔥 u guys r really great.....love ur vlogs........

  • @carybichara786
    @carybichara7863 жыл бұрын

    Hi Nate and Kara I just finished watching your 2019 trip to Cuba and you were explaining the Cuban sandwich, that it’s a Cuban American invention. I’m a Cuban American that left the island in 1961 and the Cuban sandwich was a traditional sandwich before the revolution so they gave you the wrong information. It probably went out of the national gastronomic lexicon because they didn’t have the products to make the sandwich and it went out of fashion. But yes it is a very popular Cuban sandwich. I loved the videos, I left as a small child and have never returned.

  • @pattisakalauskas7946
    @pattisakalauskas79465 жыл бұрын

    Great videos guys. So happy you extolled the wonderful people of Cuba. Love these people and love visiting each year!

  • @willdowell8392
    @willdowell83925 жыл бұрын

    Cuba is a country like no other! I’m glad you guys captured the reality of it like the busy bustling streets!

  • @MillennialTravelConfessions
    @MillennialTravelConfessions5 жыл бұрын

    Great series guys! You’ve convinced us to travel to Cuba now 👌

  • @curetraveldeficiency2398

    @curetraveldeficiency2398

    5 жыл бұрын

    Millennial Travel Confessions same here! 🙌

  • @TenajTino
    @TenajTino5 жыл бұрын

    Great video guys! My husband is from Cuba! Although he hasn't been back since he was very young we plan on taking our travels there as soon as we wrap up our New Zealand trip. We've been watching you guys since we set off on our journey a year ago. Good Stuff! Keep up the good work. You guys are reaching 100 countries too soon...Whats next? I know you cant say or you haven't figured it out yet but whatever it is Im sure you'll be great at it... ~Tenaj&Tino

  • @anitascarr7982
    @anitascarr79825 жыл бұрын

    Enjoyed your Cuba vlogs! Very informative and fun!!

  • @matisspudulis8194
    @matisspudulis81945 жыл бұрын

    You should do these after each big trip - great summary :)

  • @irenecoggi3930
    @irenecoggi39305 жыл бұрын

    Love your videos and wait you in Italy. We've missed by a glance in Cuba. I will be there on Thursday

  • @SteveYalo
    @SteveYalo5 жыл бұрын

    Love this video style!! The way you explained everything makes it so interesting to watch.

  • @KaraandNate

    @KaraandNate

    5 жыл бұрын

    Aww thanks Steve!❤️

  • @kerryclifford8706
    @kerryclifford87065 жыл бұрын

    Great vlog Kara and Nate ! Very informative indeed.

  • @isabela1960
    @isabela19604 жыл бұрын

    Both my mom and dad are Cuban born and raised and I’m so happy that people enjoy our culture!

  • @EntertainmentWorldz
    @EntertainmentWorldz5 жыл бұрын

    I really enjoyed your video I wish you success my friend God bless you.

  • @zandrahamilton3944

    @zandrahamilton3944

    2 жыл бұрын

    They’re spreading lies

  • @Kdawg-nf1kd

    @Kdawg-nf1kd

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@zandrahamilton3944 so are you

  • @zandrahamilton3944

    @zandrahamilton3944

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Kdawg-nf1kd I’m what??

  • @Kdawg-nf1kd

    @Kdawg-nf1kd

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@zandrahamilton3944 you're also spreading lies

  • @zandrahamilton3944

    @zandrahamilton3944

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Kdawg-nf1kd really?? How so??

  • @jessejames9597
    @jessejames95975 жыл бұрын

    YAY! My boyfriend and I just finished watching all of your videos from the beginning! Your first video I saw popped up on my suggestion list when you were riding the Tran-Siberian Railway and I fell in love. Showed my boyfriend your videos the next day and we then set out on a journey to watch all of your videos. WOW what a journey you have taken us on. THANK YOU SO MUCH for allowing us to come along on your adventures and see new places. You have helped us plan things to do in places that are already on our bucket list; as well as add new places to our list. We love you and will be waiting not so patiently for a new video now. Much love from Arizona. P.S. we follow you on Instagram and Facebook. :)

  • @KaraandNate

    @KaraandNate

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much! This makes us very happy 😁❤️

  • @alex.z248
    @alex.z2485 жыл бұрын

    i will never forget my trip to Cuba

  • @SplashBucketz
    @SplashBucketz5 жыл бұрын

    this video was a nice change of pace and style. i enjoyed it very much. keep up the great work!

  • @justynap5411
    @justynap54114 жыл бұрын

    There is a lot of critcism of Kara's and Nate's video about true state of Cuba. They have tried to be political in the past (for example about prostitution in Thailand) but there was huge backlash from viewership. Since then they have decided not to go into politics at all, focus on discovering beauty in all of the places, give optimistic narrative to the story, make their videos fun, entertaining and a possible guide for others willing to travel to the destination. I am sure they are aware of the problems but their channel is not really about showing problems around the world but finding positive in everything. I aldo think they are trying to learn about the world as much as possible so people in the comments critisizing the video help them understand the problem better but I think there is no need to call anyone "stupid girl" or "ignorant Americans". They are doing a lot to learn about the world, I am sure if you tell them about true situation, they will listen to arguments carefully. No need to be disrespectful. And I am really sorry to all those who have suffered and are still suffering. Let's have this discussion and someday maybe we will be able to fix these problems or try to do something about all of this.

  • @mansoureh
    @mansoureh5 жыл бұрын

    I really enjoyed watching the Cuba's vlogs :)

  • @KaraandNate

    @KaraandNate

    5 жыл бұрын

    We're so happy to hear that! We had a blast making them!

  • @HappyCarlsonsTV

    @HappyCarlsonsTV

    5 жыл бұрын

    We loved Cuba :)

  • @luckycat66
    @luckycat665 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing those tips and facts ! It kept worrying me watching Kara standing in the streets with cars zooming passed her !!!!

  • @johnpatterson1575
    @johnpatterson15755 жыл бұрын

    I have been to Cuba six times. We have never been threatened. Everyone we met have been hospitable and helpful. All the people I've spoken with say they don't have a problem with Americans. If Americans have a problem with the Cuban people that too bad. That's an American problem.

  • @bibekdas5595
    @bibekdas55955 жыл бұрын

    Kara and nate is the best of you tube

  • @danelysbrito
    @danelysbrito4 жыл бұрын

    I loved the video, you have a new suscriber, best regards from Varadero, Matanzas, Cuba

  • @kjaerdian7864
    @kjaerdian78644 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much for sharing your experience guys, currently looking at potentially planning a trip to Cuba so really appreciate the insights 🤙

  • @JesusVlogsCuba
    @JesusVlogsCuba4 жыл бұрын

    I am very glad that you guys were fascinated by my beautiful Cuba. Cheers

  • @talasafin
    @talasafin5 жыл бұрын

    You both are amazing, you teach us all about different cultures and different societies and how different other peoples life styles could be from our own.Thank you for all you have taught us in these 3 years and I wish you both the happiest life together😘😘😘

  • @KaraandNate

    @KaraandNate

    5 жыл бұрын

    We are honored to get to share it with you ❤

  • @ei_maj

    @ei_maj

    4 жыл бұрын

    They're straight up liars, pushing a false narrative that "CuBa iS aWeSoMe, SafE, etC. YaY, sOcialiSm!"

  • @jeffshittles3664

    @jeffshittles3664

    4 жыл бұрын

    you know this entire video is true only for tourists right?

  • @zandrahamilton3944

    @zandrahamilton3944

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yeah… Dumb Tourist

  • @rishyfishy8799

    @rishyfishy8799

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@ei_maj they literally never implied that. He even mentioned how weird the economy is that if you don’t cater to tourists you’re going to make less even as a neurosurgeon lol.

  • @geographylover6028
    @geographylover60285 жыл бұрын

    You guys taught me so much about Cuba!!! It’s culture is amazing and Cuba would never be a country I would travel to!! Thank you for changing my perspective!!! I love geography!!!

  • @artpeddlerontheside
    @artpeddlerontheside5 жыл бұрын

    Just a note, the religion associated with people wearing all white for the first year is Santeria (Lucumi), which is an Afro-Cuban religious practice that is aligned with Catholocism that has Yoruba roots in Africa, but it is not called Afro-Cuban. Also a note, the average monthly wage in Cuba is pretty low, keeping in mind that the Cuban people receive free education, and healthcare, as well as "rations" for food and living expenses are minimal compared to the states. They just live more simply than us and require less, although they could definitely benefit from higher wages, which is like you said, why so many do "side jobs" to make up for that deficit. In that light, although the $80-$100 per month is "low" compared to our experience in the United States, for the infrastructure it makes sense (also alot of skilled workers are exported where they make much better wages). With all that being said, the video was enjoyable and brought me back and did not help at all with calming my urge to return to beautiful Cuba. :) Also, GREAT visuals, the place is so saturated in vibrant color and culture and your video captured that really well.

  • @yunakim7340

    @yunakim7340

    5 жыл бұрын

    I know this is late, but thank you for educating in such a manner. I learned a lot by reading this comment.

  • @bradywood459
    @bradywood4595 жыл бұрын

    Going to Cuba in June and I'm so glad you guys made this so I know more what to expect! I'll be there for 10 days on a mission trip and I can not wait!

  • @ziadtalaat9503

    @ziadtalaat9503

    4 жыл бұрын

    Brady Wood how was it ??

  • @lastxmohicanx2508
    @lastxmohicanx25083 жыл бұрын

    As a person who is half Taiwanese half cuban with a mom who was born and raised in Cuba and then fled to Florida as a refugee, I have never and would never go to Cuba as a tourist or "fun" vacation. This is because I know that the tourist are seeing, experiencing, eating , buying things that the ppl who live and work in that country never will. It's not like any tourist goes to disneyworld , or Orlando and is experiencing stuff that isn't available to any U.S citizen. Its sad because these ppl have know idea about this.

  • @giasifman9050

    @giasifman9050

    2 жыл бұрын

    All this happen because of the American embargo

  • @lastxmohicanx2508

    @lastxmohicanx2508

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@giasifman9050 ate you of cuban descent? Do you have family members that were born in Cuba and lived or still live their to tell you exactly what and why things are happening? Or were you born here reading Facebook post from your favorite left wingers who romance socialism while ppl like my mom and grandmother actually lived it. Embargo has nothing to do with it. Communism has everything.

  • @giasifman9050

    @giasifman9050

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@lastxmohicanx2508 well if you except that with the embargo cuba cant have cars medicins oil electricity and other important stuff

  • @glavnibajaumahalu8535

    @glavnibajaumahalu8535

    Ай бұрын

    @@lastxmohicanx2508 Im sorry for your family's slave plantation being taken away

  • @BortonMaverickNYC
    @BortonMaverickNYC5 жыл бұрын

    one of the best informative Cuba vlogs on youtube.. most videos here just show the pretty stuff of Cuba... the typical cars, food, the drinks but dont tell you the in and outs of the city, the tourist traps, the way to get things, food to try and where to try and going away from tourist spots. that why you are unique and stand out among the many travel videos and vloggers out there.. being yourselves, sharing your experiences and helping people along the way what makes you special on youtube. (best advice on how not to bike through muddy roads if going to cigar tour :P )

  • @theguy9234

    @theguy9234

    4 жыл бұрын

    You want to see the real cuba. Go to tpusa search cuba. That's the real cuba

  • @qtratalo1782
    @qtratalo17823 жыл бұрын

    I was in Cuba for an entire month. It was a long, tough month and I was very happy when I left. I guess if you are vacationing there for about a week it can be tolerable and maybe a little fun. There was a toilet paper shortage when I was there and it was not fun. Funny how we take simple things for granted. Waiting in line for everything is the norm and after a while it can be exhausting. If for any reason I was stuck in Cuba and could not fly out....believe me I would make a raft with anything and try to get out.

  • @TisaTells
    @TisaTells4 жыл бұрын

    I loved your video! It inspired me to start making vacation vlogs as well. My last one was on Havana. I couldn’t find your travel guide, lol. But I did my best! Can’t wait to see your next video

  • @craverlouise6902
    @craverlouise69025 жыл бұрын

    its my reflex to quickly click the video as soon as I got the notification

  • @KaraandNate

    @KaraandNate

    5 жыл бұрын

    #truelove 😉💞

  • @ainsleyradocaj3331

    @ainsleyradocaj3331

    5 жыл бұрын

    Same can't wait for the next one. I love your vlogs

  • @SoKelly
    @SoKelly5 жыл бұрын

    I learned more about Cuba on your videos than in all my geography and history classes combined.

  • @royfr8136

    @royfr8136

    5 жыл бұрын

    How sad

  • @rafaelagarcia8309
    @rafaelagarcia83095 жыл бұрын

    Im a Cuban American and if you get a Cuban sandwich it still a cuban sandwich from Miami. We are everywhere.👌👍😋😎🤗🤩

  • @philpa1580
    @philpa15805 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant!! video perfection in editing sound screenplay sound/sound mixing awesome documentary!!