This is the last episode of my time in Cuba. I recommend going back and watching the other 7 episodes for a better look at what Cuba is really like! :)

@luissmith8559

Жыл бұрын

I am Cuban, Santiago invited you to the best place in Trinidad. I have visited that place a lot, when I lived in Cuba and after I left. Without a doubt, La Trova is the best place, but it seems that there are no tourists in the country. It is better that you do not return until the dictatorship falls or there is a transition. What I do know is that if they don't hand over power, the people will execute them. So, it's going to be a civil war.

@sammayhew1064

Жыл бұрын

You said 20,000 pesos for your hat. That's about 700 euros not 20. Is that correct or did you say the wrong cost ?

@luissmith8559

Жыл бұрын

@@sammayhew1064 The hat in Cuba costs 10 dollars, if he gave 20 they cheated him. When he visited Cuba, 10 dollars was 1,700 Cuban pesos on the black market. The Cuban state exchanges your dollars at 120 Cuban pesos for one dollar, but the state does not sell dollars. So that creates inflation so much inflation every day that today it is 300 Cuban pesos for one dollar on the black market. Which means that 10 dollars today are 3,000 Cuban pesos. Of course, the state is always going to pay you the dollar at a much lower price than the black market. So tourists take dollars in cash and exchange it on the black market for Cuban pesos, because it is much more profitable.

@sammayhew1064

Жыл бұрын

@Luis smith i was there 6 months ago it certainly wasn't that much. He must have been ripped off. When I was in Havana. I went into a coffee shop with my friends. They immediately turn off the Wi-Fi. After saying they had free Wi-Fi to lure us into place. Also told us they accepted visa. Which was not true.The bill came to about $20. Then they said we could not leave until we had spent $15 more. $$$$ is all they want. The exchange rate was about 340 cup in £10 on my visit.

@whereisdan

Жыл бұрын

@@sammayhew1064 inflation....maybe it was 2000, cant remember it was long ago

I've been to Cuba seven times and the one thing I can say is, although they live in such hardship, they are the most POLITE people I have ever met in my life.

@whereisdan

Жыл бұрын

yes they are, go watch my other cuban videos!!

@learningtofly-

Жыл бұрын

@@whereisdan I already have mate... been addicted to it. I went to Guardalavaca near Holguin.

@whereisdan

Жыл бұрын

@@learningtofly- I appreciate you! Have you seen my new korean series?

@learningtofly-

Жыл бұрын

@@whereisdan no but will have a watch later 👍🏼

@whereisdan

Жыл бұрын

@@learningtofly- cheers lad

I'm sitting on a Cuban toilet right now in Havana with the worst food poisoning I've ever experienced. The country is struggling post-pandemic, and the people are very desperate. Food is scarce and the city is unsanitary.

@whereisdan

Жыл бұрын

did you see my videos from havana??

@eolhcytoos

Жыл бұрын

If you had real food poisoning you would be in bed for a few days. I know, I have been in that position. No doubt you have had a severe dose of 'the trots' but full-blown food poisoning, I am doubtful.

@benlotus2703

Жыл бұрын

@@eolhcytoos I ate a $almonella $andwich at lunchtime with lots of E_Coli-0157! Nice.

@deathcharge6561

Жыл бұрын

@@eolhcytoos What you described as "the trots" is still food poisoning.

@ALeaud

Жыл бұрын

Is that true? I was told by communists that Cuba is a paradise! There CAN'T BE food poisoning!

This was such a dreadful part of this country. I’m sad for the people who live there. They seem humble and nice

@whereisdan

Жыл бұрын

elio in vinales was really kind to me, as were the people u hithchhiked with! go check them out on my channel!

@TCSCTWISTED

8 ай бұрын

well Im from there so Its sad@@whereisdan

@Nik-xi2ri

3 ай бұрын

Didn't they want communism? What's the issue I'm confused

@mairemarie1713

3 ай бұрын

dreadful ? come with me, ill show u mexico.... u can see what dreadful looks like then

@Jsayajy

3 ай бұрын

@@Nik-xi2rino the hell they didn’t…I’m Cuban, we don’t. It’s basic teaching, the communist leader Fidel took over by force, killing the leader. It was beautiful before and still was but we are suffering.

Trinidad is my most favorite city in Cuba. I am; however, very glad that you covered some of the truth about the country. Most tourists never leave the resort or tourist areas, which is sad in my opinion. I'm also glad you went to the rooftop. Trinidad is a rooftop town. It's absolutely beautiful. If one ever goes to Trinidad you must go for a hike in the mountains! Don't miss out on it. I've been to areas of Cuba where people are living in train containers and homes build on dirt with scrap metal and wood. It's safe to say that not all Cubans live equally when it concerns quality of life. When many KZreadrs cover Havana I sometimes have to write within the comment section that Havana is not Cuba. Unfortunately, many tourists never see the truth. When you go to Cuba, if you're a tourists, remember that you are there like someone who is rich that visits your country. See what you have access to, as someone who is rich in comparison, and then take the time to think how hard life is for the average Cuban citizen. That Cuban dude who gave them both a coffee, that's like you buying 2 Starbucks coffees for a complete stranger you just met. For people who have so little, they are very generous!

@whereisdan

Жыл бұрын

yes they are very very generous!! Did you see my video from Havana ... getting away from the touristy stuff and also my videos from Vinales??

@sebastienbolduc5654

Жыл бұрын

@@whereisdan as a new subscriber I will be sure to check them out. Great content btw. Much respect.

@whereisdan

Жыл бұрын

@@sebastienbolduc5654 Thank you very very much mate ;)

The plight of the Cuban people are way worse then this video shows!! What these people deal with on a daily basis is unreal!! And the fact that they are very nice and polite is incredible!!

@whereisdan

Жыл бұрын

I tried to be respectful and not film that stuff, as though they were zoo animals. I had many conversations with people who told me they wished they could leave, they feel like they are prisoners. I stayed in a casa in Trinidad with a lady who was originally from Cienfuegos. When I arrrived i told her there was a bus running and she started crying. she hadn't been back home in 5 years and it was only 70km away. FREE CUBA.

@lewisjr1332

Жыл бұрын

@@whereisdan the truth is they are in jail!! Sad really. But this was a great video you did!

@whereisdan

Жыл бұрын

@@lewisjr1332 Thanks buddy

@ijn2477

Жыл бұрын

The main reason cuba is struggling is because of the embargos set on it By the USA if the us respected solidarity Cuba tbh might be one of the best countries in the world Free health care higher literacy rates

@antifacho9294

Жыл бұрын

Ens the embargo then

Love my little island, it’s such a conflict of emotions. Someone who visited recently told me they didn’t like it because they could feel the hopelessness, and I understood exactly what they meant 😢

@whereisdan

Жыл бұрын

That's what i felt... at the start of the video i spoke to the lady that sold me the hat. But we had a conversation the day before and she told me she felt trapped and isolated! Did you see my other videos from Cuba, they're inspiring!

@goransvraka3171

Жыл бұрын

Who is responsible for their plight? The Cuban government or USA embargo?

@whereisdan

Жыл бұрын

@@goransvraka3171 both

@Daniel-uk6yr

Жыл бұрын

The embargo needs to end

@raymondbriscoe9467

Жыл бұрын

Cuban government is at fault for the conditions of goods sold. Cuba can buy from many other countries besides AMERICA. COMUNISTA NO! BEUNO.

I found this video casually and only have to say thanks for showing what most of the foreigners avoid or don´t want to talk. We really appreciate when someone is truly honest and sees the country through our eyes and not through the glass that the someone puts. Hope you can come back some day and really enjoy the good things of Cuba: the landscapes, the weather and the people.

@whereisdan

Жыл бұрын

Hey thanks so much for the comment! I did enjoy the landscapes, weather and good people! i have plenty more videos on my channel, check out when i met Elio in the mountains or went hitch hiking.... my first video from Havana is my favourite!

@monk4ever

Жыл бұрын

Cuba is gross.

@kxkxkxkx

11 ай бұрын

Enjoy the Communism and poverty and secret police too 🤮

@user-tq5qf6jc5w

11 ай бұрын

@alejandropi2950 Can I have your address in CUBA ? Im going to need drinking water, food that is not spoiled,transportation to see all those landscapes, weather and people 🤣

@That_AJ

6 ай бұрын

I was born in Cuba and was there till I was 7 and moved to the USA, I love my country but its nearly impossible to live there right now because of the sickness and lack of food, I wish I could go back and visit but that's currently very hard and not worth it , Without risking myself getting sick. I love how polite Cubans are and they don't deserve this poorness but the world is unfair sometimes.

What hospitable people. So sad what they have to go through.

@whereisdan

Жыл бұрын

indeed it is!! have you seen how the south korean people live!

@chestermosburger3113

Жыл бұрын

@@whereisdan South Korean? They live pretty well

@AlxzAlec

11 ай бұрын

@@chestermosburger3113yeah that’s why students commit suicide because of exams

@Someone.or.no-one

11 ай бұрын

Are you pitiful of them?

@kxkxkxkx

11 ай бұрын

Castro and Communism are extremely popular in Cuba ☝️ they did this to themselves to spite us

I like when people get off the main tourist area, and show the real part of a country. That is what this video is showing.

@whereisdan

Жыл бұрын

Exactly mate! that's what i do in all my videos, that's my style of traveling. Did you watch my other videos from other countries? :)

@JohannaLumiere

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, a country that still get fucked by the us.

@Sxourge

Жыл бұрын

Let's do the same in the US and see how nice their alcohol and drug infested hoods are

@janellcrews6108

Жыл бұрын

That's why I came to this video I wanted to see the real country this video didn't disappoint.

@whereisdan

Жыл бұрын

@@janellcrews6108 i'm glad you enjoyed it!! have you seen my new korean series?

Don't know why there's so many dislikes. He showed us the real Cuba, spoke the language well, and treated the locals with respect. What more can you ask for? ✌

@whereisdan

3 ай бұрын

its the internet... check out my korean videos mate :D

I am amazed that even cooked food was not sold anywhere in the entire city; only fruits and some snacks. I never knew that coming from one of the biggest cities in India is a privilege compared to the hardships these people face on a daily basis. And yet these people are so lovely, polite and kind. Never thought Cuba was like this.

@whereisdan

Жыл бұрын

I'm glad you learned something from watching this video! If you want to see how friendly they are, watch my video from Havana where we were drinking Makambrang!! :)

@thetruepatriot7733

3 ай бұрын

Most of India is worse off than Cuba...India is a 3rd world country..😢

As a Canadian I have visited Cuba 69 times over 30 years and am returning for a couple of months in 2024. Cuba is one of the safest, friendliest, fun filled ,wonderful giving people and beautiful beaches that I have visited and I am well travelled.

@whereisdan

7 ай бұрын

go watch my other cuban videos!

@klaudiaarriera9989

7 ай бұрын

Stop feeding communism you pos.

@thor0n1

7 ай бұрын

as a canadian i have visited cuba twice and tbh canadas poverty is worse

@Adiwayy

6 ай бұрын

What is the best all inclusive hotel in Cuba?

@aidanaldrich7795

6 ай бұрын

You prop up an abusive regime. Don't vacation in authoritarian countries that repress their people greatly

My brother visited back in 2010 and he enjoyed it! Things must be different now? I would have a panic attack in a place where I couldn’t find water. Just goes to show you should be very thankful for what you have everyday that often gets taken for granted. Great video! You got a new subbie!

@whereisdan

Жыл бұрын

thanks for subbing! go watch the other cuban videos! :)

@eduardogonzalezblanco9562

Жыл бұрын

He could not find water because he is dumb!!!

I gotta say everyone in this vid seem like the sweetest people

@whereisdan

Жыл бұрын

They are! In fact, everyone i met whilst i was in Cuba was super friendly! Go and check out my other videos i uploaded whilst in Cuba, you'll really enjoy them! :)

im cuban, left the island almost 20 years ago, it's a shame how hard is our day to day and how much we have to struggle but our pride and our sense of pertain is HUGE no matter where and when. WE ARE CUBANS and we love our island! VIVA CUBA (Long live Cuba)

@user-wg1ks6mk6x

7 ай бұрын

had tears reading you..........god bless my dear.......im from martinique,not far from you.

@sntmdsa3628

6 ай бұрын

You mentioned “PRIDE”. The the root of all sin.

@sntmdsa3628

6 ай бұрын

Also WE ALL love things that don’t love us back. We love material things and places but those things don’t love us back. The ground stand on any worship doesn’t love you back. This world was made by GOD. Nothing in it will last forever

@user-wg1ks6mk6x

6 ай бұрын

@@sntmdsa3628 true

@Theunnecessaryfloridaball

5 ай бұрын

Fellow Cuban 👍

the encounter u had at the end was beautiful! u are very calm and easy to approach person, i subscribed, good luck on your journeys hope i'll visit some of the places one day 😌🤗😇

@whereisdan

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much, i hope you enjoy all the series on my channel :)

I've been to Cuba over 10 times and quite alot of different areas and it's so sad to see the state it got to!!! Such a beautiful country and even more beautiful people!!! Great series of mate!!!

@whereisdan

Жыл бұрын

Which places did you visit? did you watch all my cuban videos and follow the route? :)

@marcbartholomew1306

Жыл бұрын

@@whereisdan eyup, ive I've been all over, Isla Juventud to Santiago, Banes, Guardalavaca, all the Northern Cayos round to Varadero and Havana, been into the interior all across this beautiful land. Unfortunately not been since before Covid times but had some friends got a few months ago and they said it was fkt especially with the money exchange situation amongst some other really bad supply issues !!! Shame really as its my go to place without a doubt over the past 15 years!!!! Last time i was there was in 2018 in Cayo Santa Maria for a month and met some really grand folk from Remedios! Fkin really miss the place and the people, got nowt but will give you everything!!!! X

@whereisdan

Жыл бұрын

@@marcbartholomew1306 eyup mate! You're right, they've got nowt but will give you everything! My time there wasn't great die to the current situation but it's definitely somewhere i'd like to revisit in the future all being well. Ever been to America??

@garybrunecz7785

Жыл бұрын

Maybe, but when you are so selfish that you would bring innocent life into their meager existence and subject more souls to that way of life. You are beyond selfish and irresponsible. Over populated, over consumed, massively polluted parts of the world should not allow the struggling inhabitants to keep breeding like flies and add to the burden and competition for survival. Do not create life when yours is extremely poverty stricken. Never mind you can spread out and run to richer countries and put more strain on us. This world needs a massive plague, war or famine to wipe out over half of us and then maybe the one's left standing will have a little more breathing room and more resources and land to fight over.

@marcbartholomew1306

Жыл бұрын

Don't think this guy is a fan of yours Dan?x

I did not enjoy Cuba at all. I got shanghaied by a couple of locals and they rode me like a rodeo couldn’t shake them off had to pay for everything 3 times. Worst place I’ve ever been to. Good luck Cuba you need it. I was in Trinidad, ended up buying my friends a bike as a birthday present. We travelled to a town called Moron where extended family stayed. I was smuggled in and kept undercover as I was a tourist. Really stressful 6 weeks. Never again

@whereisdan

Жыл бұрын

I understand what you went through.. did you see my other cuban videos??

@bresy3793

2 ай бұрын

The writing is on the wall. Why do you go anyways.

@sararichardson737

2 ай бұрын

@@bresy3793 I went 2009. No need to go back. Sad and very stressful. I hope the Cubans find some redemption for all that they have to go through. A well educated, kind people yet so materially impoverished. Its a disturbing combination.

We were there in 2008, Had a whole day out driving round with a local guy showing around Havana and the surrounding countryside. He was bemoaning the lack of just about everything, the land is so fertile yet they struggle for food - because they don't have the capability to farm on a large scale. The older generation wouldn't hear a bad word said about the Castros , yet he felt tied down - like a tree with its roots in the ground, no where to go. Such a sad existence, because they seem such a welcoming people.

@whereisdan

Жыл бұрын

Such a sad existence indeed.. imagine not being free to go wherever you want. i explored some of the countryside as well, did you see my vinales and havana videos??

Santiago 😭😭😭 I started crying when he brought out his pictures. What a sweet man. What polite sweet people. Even the guy who looked in rough shape, sharing his banana. I just cried.

@whereisdan

11 ай бұрын

He was such a gentleman! Did you see my Havana video??

@inovermyhead3947

11 ай бұрын

@@whereisdan Lol, long story short I was looking up Cuban sandwiches 😂 and somehow they recommended your video. You had no sandwiches in sight but I love your storytelling and documentation of your visit, I will actually check out your other videos 👍🏾

@whereisdan

11 ай бұрын

That's great to hear mate, enjoy!! @@inovermyhead3947

@agnessusana

6 ай бұрын

I also cried when the guy gave away the bananas.

@user-cx2ho9hg2r

2 ай бұрын

@@agnessusana I don’t understand why this British guys w/ a silly moustache didn't pay for them 🙄

I am in between jobs, just floating around KZread and this is the first time watching your channel. I am astonished how friendly all the people were. Just subscribed, thank you for the great video man.

@whereisdan

Жыл бұрын

Hi mate, glad you found my channel. instead of floating around, make a cup of tea and watch from the beginning. I started my channel in South Korea, see how friendly the people are there and then follow the journey around the world! :)

@MrJonathanmichelle

Жыл бұрын

@@whereisdan I am in the process of doing that, not the tea, Chivas on the rocks, and I will watch all your videos, they are really unique, informative and fun. You really made my day. Thanks again Dan.

@whereisdan

Жыл бұрын

@@MrJonathanmichelle Cheers lad! Enjoy that Chivas :)

@the.communist

Жыл бұрын

Capitalism make people grumpy and humanless

@whereisdan

Жыл бұрын

@@the.communist Agreed.

I am glad but sad to see your video. Was born there and would like to visit to see where I was born but feel it is better to just think about it the way my parents described it. Thank you for your real reporting. Good luck on your travels.

@whereisdan

Жыл бұрын

You should go back one day and you will realise how lucky you are!! You will enjoy my videos from havana and vinales!!

Just researching for a Cuba trip soon and this is the first of your videos I've seen Dan. Excellent work, I really enjoyed it and will watch some more now! Did you go on any trains in Cuba?

@whereisdan

2 ай бұрын

i didnt take a train, they weren't running when i was there...check out my other cuban videos! :D

Can we bring bottled water with us when we visit? Or can we boil tap water to drink it?

@whereisdan

Жыл бұрын

you can take water, but i was boiling tap water all the time!

Yeah my friends always dread having to go back to give their family and friends what they need to continue to survive. They even said they only visit Cuba to give their loved ones food and clothes. I’m still visiting though.

@lemsip207

Жыл бұрын

Some who fled to Miami to escape communism and poverty have moved back.

@ancarh537

Жыл бұрын

@@lemsip207 Im cuban, the main reason we come back is to be with our family, if theres any left in the island, and we mostly do it when we are very old and can gather a pension in the US or something like that. A friend of mine is planning on going next year when he is 79, to live his final years with the friends he has left there and die in Cuba.

@lemsip207

Жыл бұрын

@ancarh537 I thought you also did that as the USA is so capitalist.

@fabiennefertiti3017

Жыл бұрын

Every time you travel to Cuba you're financing the Castro PCC dictatorship, it's repressive apparatus, and the hardships and misery they've been causing to the Cuban people and the destruction of Cuba for more than 64 years.

@lemsip207

Жыл бұрын

@fabiennefertiti3017 Better than the Battista regime before the revolution. Under Castro illiterate adults and all children were taught to read and write.

If you were an experienced traveller , all tourists know that bringing toiletries and soap is given to the Cuban people. Cubans are one of the friendliest people in the world and you have to go there with a open mind.

@whereisdan

Жыл бұрын

Did you watch my other cuban videos?

@Coolguyallthetime2k

Жыл бұрын

They are not the most friendly people on earth and most are very racist toward people with dark skin complexions.

@kamilebrahimoff3589

Жыл бұрын

Well said,

@whereisdan

Жыл бұрын

@@kamilebrahimoff3589 go watch my other cuban videos.

@marmor73

Жыл бұрын

I went on a business trip many years ago and the house asked us to buy her toiletries because they don't have access.😢 Varadero had a beautiful beach. I never went back.

I just got back from spending a week in Cuba and I swear I will never come back, its just depressing, everything is so expensive, sometimes finding a taxi is difficult because gas shortages, I couldn’t believe the international airport in Havana was that day lacking of running water and toilet paper in the restrooms, why would they do that to the tourists. If you need to use wifi at the airport you have to buy internet cards for 50 pesos for one hour, any modern airport in the world gives you free and unlimited. Our flight out of Cuba was at 5 in the morning so we had to stay at it overnight, couldn’t get a cup of coffee. I could keep going, so sad.

@whereisdan

Жыл бұрын

That's why i left after 8 days, i was supposed to be there for 1 month. Go watch my other videos form cuba!!

@lemsip207

Жыл бұрын

It's like they are going through a second Special Period like in the 90s.

@rexx9496

Жыл бұрын

@@midlos Even the poorest countries in Africa have wifi at this point. Cuba's problems are entirely due to their government's stubborn and authoritarian grip on power. That's what makes the case of Cuba so sad.

@seyley2901

Жыл бұрын

@@midlos Not sure what you were expecting? Why do you think people want to leave?

@truthadvocacy

Жыл бұрын

"everything is so expensive" for tourists, not for Cubans, otherwise they would all be dead.

Never been to Cuba, but I have been to the poorest parts of Peru. We’re so spoiled in the USA and we could all be more thankful.

@whereisdan

Жыл бұрын

I'm in USA at the minute, have you seen my recent videos?

I visited Baracoa in Santiago with my university in 2013…. I’m American. The restaurants and my hotel had wonderful food when I was there. The street food was very much edible also. They did have infrastructure problems and people are very poor…. They are very kind and hospitable despite this. I brought art supplies to share with local artists and gave quite a bit of my clothes away. My professor had told us they have trouble getting these items. I’ve always wanted to go back but it would definitely be uncomfortable without a Cuban or experienced person.

@whereisdan

Жыл бұрын

Check out my video from havana and also vinales, you will really like them i know it!!

This makes me sad…. But at the same time hardships and kind, nice and appreciative people. I recently met someone in Havana who I talk to daily via chat and he is always super happy and polite, full of life. Making the best out of every day.

@whereisdan

8 ай бұрын

go watch my other cuban videos if you enjoyed this one!

Considering how much adversity, hardships & struggles these folks have they are some of the most kind, friendly & giving people. The fact their G0v + US G0v put so many restrictions on them, they continue to be so gracious which folks in other parts of the world who take so much for granted can learn from. May God bless the people of Cuba. 🙏🏽❤

I have been to Cuba 3 times , it always seems to be in crises, the official line is the yanqui embargo. The people are clean, the streets are clean, their houses are clean, the people appear to be hard working and ingenious. its got me wondering if the government wants them in poverty as a form of control.

I just got back from Cuba last week, spent some time in Havana, Varadero & Trinidad. I think the situation with regards food & water has improved from when this video was shot, It is heartbreaking to see what these amazing people have to put up with. Such kind good people.

@whereisdan

Жыл бұрын

Good to hear it's improving! Shortly after i left there was an explosion and most of the gas was destroyed! If you've watched all my video from Cuba, i recommend watching the South Korean series mate! :)

@estebancorral5151

Жыл бұрын

Eamon, you were in places that catered to non-Cubans and you do not speak Spanish. Because they will tell you the truth, and it is heart wrenching.

@whereisdan

Жыл бұрын

@@estebancorral5151 Did you enjoy my Cuba series Esteban ?? :)

@hahandroo

Жыл бұрын

You probably were in a resort

@ricardoernestosotobarrios9519

Жыл бұрын

You were in the tourist areas of Cuba. Dan was in the provinces, were the situation is critical,

Thanks Dan and Kairon for the glimpse into the Cuban world, wonderful People, really mixed feelings regarding their dire situation, so much potential, they could teach us so much...

@whereisdan

Жыл бұрын

It was a very eye opening, shocking trip. I didn't research anything about the country before i went, i wanted to learn from the people living there. Also, there are some touristy restaurants, but I never went there because i wanted a Cuban experience to see what it's like to live on the island. FREE CUBA!

@kxkxkxkx

Жыл бұрын

They gonna teach us communism so they can enslave our kids? F them and F you 💯

Just stumbled across your video. I'm glad I didn't just skim thr video. Appreciate sharing the experience as each individual area provides its own reality sampling of the world they live in on a daily basis. I once did this on some other islands, heading into the locals areas but always respectful of their local neighborhoods. Had the best time.

@whereisdan

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for commenting and watching the whole video. i do this in all my videos, explore and meet locals. In fact, i have a new series starting tomorrow in South Korea, so i hope you enjoy it and look forward to your comments :)

This is so sad, I travelled to this country 5 years ago and stayed in the heart of Havana with the locals. Had the best time of my life! Yes, the supermarkets were dyer, and Yes we had to go to the central squares/gardens to connect to the internet but my god it's the least of your worries, with streets filled with music, fresh delicious fruits every morning, incredible parties and if you do your research beforehand the restaurant options were phenomenal. Like I mean top-tier delicious food (and I’m a privileged girl from London). The soul of Havana has stayed in my heart ever since, and I've longed to come back and visit Trinidad specifically. Saddened to know that the country running low on water and the devastation of its economy. Such a shame the people there are Amazing!

@cooldolphiin

3 ай бұрын

You brits think mashed peas on potatoes and beans on toast are gourmet so that's not saying much

@Bopp17y

3 ай бұрын

@@cooldolphiin😂😂

@juliannag2503

3 ай бұрын

You seem awesome like the type of person I'd love to travel with. Humble and appreciative, knows how to have fun. I don't care much for the internet and want to enjoy life for what it is as they do there without much. My family's Cuban and I'm 1 hr away via airplane. Planning to go there and Dominican Republic hopefully soon as a solo female traveler! Glad to to hear you had a good time!

Hi Darren, love your Cuban videos you show your real life, not the touristy stuff, the real people and what they have to do what they go through

@whereisdan

Жыл бұрын

Hi Kenneth, i love it when you comment on my videos, and i also love showing the real side to each country i visit. I'm going to continue doing it around the world!!

CUBA was my favorite holiday destination EVER, almost 2 months of backpacking around Cuba with my ex-girlfriend, often between locals, pesos-style sometimes, which is rare for tourists. Lots of beautiful stories and reminders ! Pura vida !

@whereisdan

Жыл бұрын

when was that?

@TheBSideDJ

Жыл бұрын

@@whereisdan same time when there was no luxury or special food to buy, nothing changed during the last 85 years or more., time does not really matter for the point I'm making.. Complaining in cuba was never in our minds. Note : you can eat delicious food in casa particulars. In Cienfuegos we had lobster for almost no money, and whenever we wanted. Making a title "cuba sucks", is just an insane idea to me.

@whereisdan

Жыл бұрын

​@@TheBSideDJ i Didnt think it sucked. the title is a way to grab people's attention so they watch the video. That's the way the world works unfortuantely...

@TheBSideDJ

Жыл бұрын

@@whereisdan I still don't understand why you want to use a title that is not representive at all.

@whereisdan

Жыл бұрын

@@TheBSideDJ if the title of the was 'cuba is amazing, you should go' it would get 100 views.

Thank you for posting your videos on Cuba. Really good insight on the country. As somebody who would like to visit in the future, where do you recommend In the country I go to? What offers the most?

@whereisdan

Жыл бұрын

You should 100% go to vinales, i had the best time there. I made videos whilst i was there, you can find them on my channel! :)

@xplayer4431

Жыл бұрын

@@whereisdan I will check them out, thanks!

@whereisdan

Жыл бұрын

@@xplayer4431 Enjoy! :)

I wish people would have more consideration for how isolated the US embargo has made Cuba, when talking about how hard it is to be a tourist in Cuba.

@whereisdan

Жыл бұрын

If i was Cuban i'd build a boat and sail away.

@nicholask.5185

Жыл бұрын

@Where is Dan why not talk about how unjust the sanctions are and how they affect Cubans. If this was your country, would you not mention the sanctions when you talk about sailing away to European continent?

Cuba is number #1 on my travel bucket list. I have to get there someday even though the US govt made it harder to visit... it looks like a beautiful country and the people are extremely friendly and hospitable.

@whereisdan

Жыл бұрын

You will love it, but take some medicine and clothes for the people, they need it desperately! Did you watch my other videos from Cuba yet?

@joblakelisbon

Жыл бұрын

It's a shit hole. I guarantee you'll be shocked when you get there. It's worse than most other third world countries which is insane given that it was the richest island in the Caribbean.

@whereisdan

Жыл бұрын

@@joblakelisbon When did you go?

@MrSgtau

Жыл бұрын

It's not hard at all to visit Cuba as an American. I went there last year, no issues. You do have to provide a reason for your visit, and most people just select "support of the Cuban people". I flew from Mexico City, but there are flights from the US now. My experience was limited to Havana, and in the tourist areas, I didn't find the people to be so friendly -- more interested in scamming me. I'd imagine that Cubans are nicer outside of Havana.

@isaacster5027

Жыл бұрын

​@@MrSgtau people gotta hustle to survive. Taxi drivers make more than doctors in Cuba, because they're in a good position to hustle you

I really enjoyed watching the us video, I am a Cuban native living in USA. I love my country and it’s beautiful, giving, loving people. This video captured our nature so beautifully. I’m hopeful and looking forward to a day where we can all enjoy a liberated Cuba with less necessities 🙏🏽♥️ thank you again for sharing your experience.

@whereisdan

Жыл бұрын

Free Cuba! 🙏🏽

@andora2985

Жыл бұрын

¡Patria Y Vida! 🇨🇺

@avetsuper6272

Жыл бұрын

america is only responsible for all happening to Cuba and all over the world with their forced 'democracy" the way works for them only

@andora2985

Жыл бұрын

@@avetsuper6272 You are completely full of shit. Ask the hundreds of thousands of Cubans that are leaving right now. Ask them why they are leaving. It is because they want democracy moron. If you think it’s so great there, move to Cuba and then post your opinion. Otherwise you are a hypocrite.

@avetsuper6272

Жыл бұрын

@@andora2985 You are one of the worst human scum,garbage and bastard ..who is responsible for all wars all around this planet you peace of stinky shit ..tell me who mother fucker you rotten bastard ??? Who goes around planet dropping weapons on other...they are running out because usa pressing all sanctions in last over60 years and still doing all other but always find excuse for own aggression and destroying all over the planet ..Shut your mother fucker bastards mouth you rotten peace of garbage

21:32 - What does that word mean? I’ve heard it before and I’ve always been curious.

@whereisdan

Ай бұрын

watch my other videos from my indian series mate!

I found backpacking around Cuba for a month with another female friend to be a super frustrating experience for all these reasons haha but it's definitely unlike anywhere else I've ever been!

@whereisdan

Жыл бұрын

agreed. did you make it to santiago de cuba? also, have you seen my other videos from cuba?

@TheunknownMan

Жыл бұрын

Do you think it would have been a better experience if you would have been better prepared regarding products which are hard to get there?

@how2europe

Жыл бұрын

@@TheunknownMan ​ @TheunknownMan Hard to say. Looking back now, I would have brought more cash with me since you can't predict when and how much you'll get ripped off for things (being charged in tourist currency instead of local) I had to borrow from a friend with non-american cards since US ones don't work there.. at least they didn't when I was there. but concerning products, racing to the shops to beat the other tourists to the last jug of water in town wasn't anything you could prepare for haha

@how2europe

Жыл бұрын

@@whereisdan I did! :)

@whereisdan

Жыл бұрын

@@TheunknownMan probably, but then you have to pack a lot of extra stuff.

I was at a resort a few days ago, early Feb 2023.. toilet paper shortages, milk shortages, "filtered" water tasted horrible and bottled water was not in the resort. Cabbage and dry rice with questionable pork/chicken. Havana had the best food and they accepted CUP but unfortunately I didn't have any CUP so had to pay a poor exchange rate. I do not recommend visiting Cuba until their political and economic situation improves.

@whereisdan

Жыл бұрын

That's exactly what my trip was like...but i didn't go to a resort. Did you see my video where i met Elio in the mountains? I think you'll enjoy it greatly! :)

@katierose1893

Жыл бұрын

@@whereisdan Yes, it was a beautiful video! I went on the resorts as we were a large group and I tagged along. We even had an American in our group so they can sneak them into resorts if needed. I was bored by day 3 and the food was horrendous. I heard that the hotels are government run and that's why the food is so bad. Think dry rice, stale bread, soggy cold cabbage. Their filtered water had a toilet water aftertaste. It was apparently a 5 star hotel. The beach was beautiful though.

@JulioReguero

Жыл бұрын

@@katierose1893 Your comment was spot on. The situation in Cuba is really bad nowadays. My parents still live in Cuba, they have visited me and my siblings couple times here in the US. I called my mother two days ago for the international women’s day, and sadly she told me that even flowers are hard to get now because on top of the struggling economy, Cuba is suffering from droughts. When you can’t get water or flowers in a tropical island, that’s when you know the situation is ugly.

@katierose1893

Жыл бұрын

@@JulioReguero that's what I was thinking! It's a tropical island! Why not have everyone live off the land eating like kings? And the tourists were SO disrespectful I was shocked to see them littering and wasting so much food. I don't think tourism is helping them. Something is really off there.. corruption I assume.

@JulioReguero

Жыл бұрын

@@katierose1893 60+ years of a failed socialist system, a family dynasty in power, and the US embargo is the cherry on top of the cake. The economy is a total disaster, and years of massive exodus to anywhere in the world bankrupted the country’s future. Cuba could have been the Honk Kong of America, but we are really a very poor country ruled by a dictatorship.

Did the video mean to end so suddenly? You said at the beginning you were going to explain why you are leaving cuba and why it’s the worst place you’ve ever visited. Did I miss that bit? Feeling a bit click baited. You said the houses in the area where you went on the roof had no electricity. But the guy had a TV on?.

@whereisdan

Жыл бұрын

The video tells a story from the perspective of the people living there, it's clear from their description that it's not a good place to live. Also, the food was diabolical, there were constant power cuts, no internet and nothing to do. Watch the rest of my videos from Cuba and maybe you'll see it's not clickbait. Thanks for your feedback :)

hey bro, how did you get your spanish so good?

@whereisdan

Жыл бұрын

Practice and studying. Ain't no half steppin!

Here from the Pirate Dan Korean channel. Thank you for showing the world what real life is like in Cuba. Also thanks for sharing how warm and welcoming the people are.. it's inspired me

@whereisdan

6 ай бұрын

Thank you very very much for watching my videos !!! :D

Excellent video showing us how hard life can be in Cuba however the people seem happy and very friendly. Many are smiling. I've been to very poor sections of Mexico and the people there are the same, smiling and very kind. Makes you wonder if we in the States and Europe truly understand what happiness is. Again, nice job with this video.

@whereisdan

11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the positive comment! Have you seen my other Cuban videos? I think you will really enjoy them :D

There is something so special about the lady who had the hat. She is beautiful but she has more to her a graceful approach, and a very calm positive aura. Dont know why it caught my special attention given the depressing situation they are surviving in.

@aryansharma2237

10 ай бұрын

Women of Cuba are really beautiful

@whereisdan

10 ай бұрын

yeh she did have a good aura!!

I’ve been reading and learning a bit of cubas history lately since I’ve met some Cuban co workers recently. I was intrigued on what he would say about Cuba and how it basically fell all thanks to the government. Now this video shows me first hand everything I’ve been learning

@whereisdan

7 ай бұрын

go watch my other cuban videos mate

A surprisingly decent and human KZreadr travel video.

@whereisdan

Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot! Go check out my first upload from Cuba, it's my favorite one... put a smile on my face you've enjoyed! :)

the title of the video doesn’t match at all what we see here. Despite all the crappy conditions in Cuba you had some fun and were treated well by the locals…so how could you possibly say it’s the worst country? 🤔

@whereisdan

Жыл бұрын

i had loads of fun. But the way the government subjugates the people, controls their money and doesn' allow them to leave makes it the worst country in the world. That's what i was showing in the video

@danube466

Жыл бұрын

@@whereisdan I would still live there over penal english Australia buddy... to live amongst colourful civilized people rather than the slums of the western world, where poverty entrenches the soul.

@whereisdan

Жыл бұрын

@@danube466 I hate the west, hence why i travel so much. I would love to live in Asia!

Enjoyed the video and you are a good presenter. Do you know about journeying from the UK at all? Apparently there are visa restrictions in USA.

@whereisdan

5 ай бұрын

thank you, please enjoy my other videos!! I bought a new passport so i could go to america. apparently cuba is on a blacklist, so if they saw it in my passport they might not have let me in. you have to jump through loopholes in life. (btw, i didn't really do this, i'm telling a fictional story for youtube)

Thank you Dan for this video from Trinidad. I was there around 2017 and it was definitely lively, but I visited within only the tourist colonial area that was quite charming. I'm glad to see the are where locals truly live with those soviet era style block buildings, no care for aesthetics or quality of life there! You ask why people are paid in national currency but must pay in foreign currency at the supermarket. The supermarket you visited is not for the average citizen, only for foreigners or cubans who receive dollars or euros from relatives who have emigrated and send monthly support for their family back home to be able to buy food. The government needs foreign currency, which is why you are not able to buy food at those markets without bringing in dollars or euros. Obviously, this causes a large divide in nutrition between those who get economic support from family abroad and those who do not have such support available.

@whereisdan

6 ай бұрын

i think you will all my other cuban videos after this nice comment! :D

I am from Cuba immigrant in USA and Cuba is bad poor place I live in, there are parts that are beautiful that you should check out like pinar de rio or isla de la juventud. Very nice place

@whereisdan

Жыл бұрын

I will go next time, did you see my other videos from Cuba?

@highelf6086

Жыл бұрын

They got him bro

excited to see your channel grow, you definitely show a different aspect of my country, something not many travel vloggers can achieve, cheers!

@whereisdan

Жыл бұрын

Cheers Mr. Ravu!

I recently started officially dating my boyfriend who is Cuban and wanted to learn more about where he’s from. He’s told me about how rough Cuba’s financial situation is, seeing it in these videos really puts things into perspective. Thank you for the education.

I was in Cuba in 2022 at the same time as you for 4 weeks and was also in Vinales, among other places. Your videos give me a little bit of the feeling of traveling through the country. It was tiring, often annoying to organize the simplest things but at the same time fascinating nature and very strong, proud people who were going through a really hard time. Thank you for taking me with you to Cuba again.

@whereisdan

6 ай бұрын

check out my other cuban videos !

@habibi_bloxxxberg

6 ай бұрын

@@whereisdan I already did 👍

I had wanted to visit Cuba for years but lived in other Latin countries instead. I finally visited in 2017 and was so disappointed. Havana was great. I'm a mixed brown skin guy so could easily blend in and get lost in Havana, seeing the real cuba, the good and the bad. But since I didn't rent a car, when I left the city I was forced to take the tourist bus, and then you're on the tourist trail. We'd stop somewhere on for a break and immediately a salsa band would start playing and then demand money. Felt like the whole country had been told to divert to catering to tourists and selling cuban culture. If they knew you were a tourist, they were basically always trying to sell you something. I found the people cool in a distant kind of way, they were educated and fairly worldly, despite having mostly been confined to this small island. But this also meant they were way more cold and less friendly than other Latin Americans, I guess the result of decades of the gov reprimanding them if they fraternised with foreigners. Despite speaking Spanish I found it hard to pierce this divide and get into cuban social circles. People were generally interesting, talkative, engaging, but there always remained that sort of distance. The food in the casas particulares was great, but in restaurants it was terrible. There were a couple new hipstery type restaurants in Havana that had good produce but were also ridiculously expensive. So yeah, very mixed feelings about the place. Cubans told me I'd be amazed by santiago de cuba, that it's so clean and has beautiful buildings. I almost felt bad when I realised that they thought this simply because it was marginally cleaner than anywhere else and had a couple of new-ish two story buildings and an ok looking church. Really made me realise that their perceptions are warped by having never seen anything more impressive in person

@whereisdan

Жыл бұрын

i agree with you completely, did you see my other videos from Cuba?

@lemsip207

Жыл бұрын

I experienced that in 2000. You couldn't get out of the resort except in a taxi, on a hotel organised day trip or single gear bicycle imported from China. It was difficult to get a map of the area.

@whereisdan

Жыл бұрын

@@lemsip207 i explored vinales in another video i made in cuba, it was great!

@1mobile984

9 ай бұрын

You can't blend it 😂. Even if you're "brown". Cubans can tell a Real Cuban from a Poser Wannabe Cuban. Just stop with that

It's pretty much common knowledge not to eat street pizza. I've ate it and was on the toilet for a whole day.

@whereisdan

3 ай бұрын

sorry

How do you legalize wifi but need a permit???

@whereisdan

Жыл бұрын

you had to buy wifi everyday it was silly

When did the chicas arrive at the casa de la trova?

@whereisdan

Жыл бұрын

as soon as i stopped filming about 4 birds turned up and they were desperate for us lads. AND, they were buying US rum. Fantastic night.

This video shows the plight of the people in Cuba and their perseverance. Thank you for your videos 😊

@whereisdan

Жыл бұрын

FREE CUBA! In the next series, i introduce you to Mexico! Thanks for your comment :)

@timmarinelli2962

Жыл бұрын

But, I feel like a woman today, after I get affirmed then "C-u-B-a" can be saved

Even if it would be a bit uncomfortable for me, I would like to visit Cuba!😊

@whereisdan

Жыл бұрын

i recommend it, it's very eye opening! go watch my video from havana on my channel

I'm headed to Cuba for 2 weeks in December and going to travel around the country. Just a tip- bring a filtering water bottle (like Grayl) on your trips and then you won't ever struggle for drinking water 😁

@whereisdan

11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the tip lad!

Hello Daniel! I like watching your videos and i was curious about Cuba because because in my country which is the Philippines 🇵🇭 which has the same history and culture because we are also a former Spanish colony and we speak a little spanish thats is based on our language today which is Filipino(Tagalog) and we have many slums too same as cuba but when it come to tourist we are hospitable and happy go lucky people just like Cubans, someday if your interested to travel to the Philippines please we are open and welcome for tourist and I also want to travel to Cuba someday and met some of the locals and visit less touristy attractions just like you, see you soon mate cheers from the Philippines 🇵🇭❤️🙏

@whereisdan

Жыл бұрын

Hello, thank you very much for commenting on my video! I went to Philippines 🇵🇭 for 1 month in 2017 and i heard lots of people speaking Tagalog. I will definitely come back after the summer because the people were so friendly! Which is your favourite place in your country??

@lizelle1989

Жыл бұрын

@@whereisdan thats very nice of you Dan, oh i didn't know you went to the Philippines 🇵🇭 wow maybe bec i thought you were a new travel vlogger thats why I thought you haven't went to several countries such as the Philippines 🇵🇭 , but yeah a lot of people speaks tagalog but most of us are good at speaking english bec its one of our 2nd/3rd languages but remember not all Filipinos like me speaks tagalog we have several regional languages which is a total of 75 like me i speak 3 languages : 1- kapampangan(my native language) bec i live in Angeles City which is Part of Pampanga; 2- Tagalog - one of our official languages which most use this languages mostly in the luzon island part but not in visayas and mindanao and 3- english but just only a little hehehehe bec we were also colonized by the americans thats we know basic english , so just so you know mostly visayas and mindanao speaks Bisaya another regional language this is a somewhat close to spanish language than tagalog and we have a spanish creole filipino version which is so similar to spanish is called "Chavacano" which is use by the zamboanga peninsula in mindanao sometime visit there bec i know your fluent in spanish. For one of my favorites places here in the Philippines 🇵🇭 is Cebu please visit there dont go to Manila(Capital) bec most foreign tourist all went there its very touristy and generic , i recommended to go to cebu its the better version of manila bec it has amazing and wonderful hispanic churches and architectures, world-class food , famous festivals ex. Sinulog , has one of the best beaches in the world and esp NIGHTLIFE is crazy there, and cebuanos are more hospitable and fun to interact with than filipinos from luzon , also dont forget to dive to Oslob, Cebu were u can see the Whale sharks(Butanding) , and i know you dont vlike very touristy sites so i recommended some off the beaten path destinations other than Cebu: Siquijor Walking street (Angeles City) Clark Air Base and Museum Davao Batanes Vigan, Ilocos Dumaguete General Santos City- birthplace of Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao one of the famous boxers in the world Coron, Palawan Siargao Boracay- ther are other beaches ther that are not touristy so try them out Baguio City Chocolate Hills in Bohol

That's why I left Cuba 29 years ago

@whereisdan

9 ай бұрын

go watch my videos from vinales and other cities! :D

Thanks for this though you've made me nostalgic and sad thinking of what Trinidad was like just a few years ago. A shadow of itself now. I recognise a lot of the people. The man at the door of the Canchanchara and the old man Santiago who played in a band with a mate who now lives in Havana. Filmed my friends' wedding as they left the Soviet blocks you visited. They now run the Casa de Cultura. Haven't been for 7 years thanks to Thomas Cook and Covid but planning a trip there. Shops looking even emptier than ever (they were never very well stocked). But Trinidad with so little music and life is just so sad. Really Sad.

@whereisdan

Жыл бұрын

I'm glad you could got something from watching this video and it's brought back some good memories. Hopefully you enjoyed my other videos from Cuba as well mate :)

Hey Dan love the videos! How can I start doing what you do? I’m tired of 9-5 😂.

@whereisdan

Жыл бұрын

Become an entrepreneur, that's the only way to break free from the Matrix. I've got a successful business which funds my lifestyle. When i get to 100k subs i'm going to make a video going into detail what i do! :)

@Joker-uh6oz

Жыл бұрын

@@whereisdan thanks Dan! Looking forward to seeing all your videos. 100k won’t take that long 🙌

@whereisdan

Жыл бұрын

@@Joker-uh6oz Thanks mate!! :)

Im about to subscribe and i want to tell you why: i am learning so much spanish from just a few good bloggers who use the language and translate. If theres a patreon id be happy to support you in some way

@whereisdan

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Mission Dan!! I have a patreon, there's a link to it in the description of my videos or i have a paypal, my email address is Goldman_333@hotmail.co.uk

It is true that Cuba is very expensive, I was there in 2020, the cost of food for me was more expensive than here in Ohio. But it is not too different than in another nation where I lived and worked, the Dominican Republic. There, working as a school psychologist in Santiago de los Caballeros, my salary was barely enough to rent a small room, and just before getting my monthly salary along with school teachers we would have a communal rice eating, all of us eating rice, nothing else for any of us to eat.

@whereisdan

Жыл бұрын

sounds fun. if you came to south korea to teach english they give you a brand new apartment to live in for free and pay you $2500!

@Parso77

11 ай бұрын

The issue is not so much how expensive it is, but the fact you just can't buy anything because it's not available. The private restaurants they have do charge Western prices but the menu is to be treated more as a wish list than a proper record of what is available. Dan's record of what constitutes a "pizza" is also entirely accurate.

@brianrocks1105

2 ай бұрын

You were scammed. Probably due to exchanging your cash to the national currency at an inferior rate. Also, if you paid anything with USD or EUR then that's another way they will scam you.

I love your no nonsense presentation. Straight shooting. Love it.

@whereisdan

Жыл бұрын

Cheers bro! Have you watched my videos from South Korea as well?

Brother I dont know why people dislike this honestly, Im cuban no lies here, I guess people dont like accepting reality or something. The island keeps getting worse by the day

@whereisdan

Жыл бұрын

Thanks hermano haha. I know you will enjoy my videos from Havana and Vinales as well :)

Wow. I subscribed the video was interesting. People seem genuine and kind. The music at the end I wish I could hear more

@whereisdan

9 ай бұрын

go watch my korean videos!! :D

I've been there, I hated it. It's like visiting a huge favela, no stores, no food, no nothing, I came back to my country ill. It was terrible.

@whereisdan

Жыл бұрын

i agree. but did you see my other cuban videos?

@elsaesteves

Жыл бұрын

@@whereisdan I did not, I'll have to watch them. I went for a 15 day holiday, I visited the whole island,the resort manager gave me a free jetski ride, he took me away to the middle of the ocean...if you get my meaning, but hey I'm a great swimmer, I jumped and swam 1km to shore, he didn't see that coming, so no I didn't like it at all.I 'm from Lisbon Portugal, we have great resorts too. I will check your other videos, my dream trip would be ...the middle east, I know I know..S.Arabia, Iran, Iraq, Egypt.Anyway your work is amazing , I'll be checking them all. Hugs from warm and sunny Lisbon.

@jonathanacosta1538

9 ай бұрын

I have to say that Cuba is not the best place to visit I have heard it is very bad place I can’t imagine how all the people are living there is sad because since I don’t remember since my cousin left from Cuba it is the worst thing ever i cried for my cousin i don’t my cousin to go back Cuba 😢

@elsaesteves

9 ай бұрын

@@jonathanacosta1538 My neighbor went there, she stayed in people's houses and she loved it 😳 she totally loved it. I tell you this, now if I had a job there I wouldn't mind living and work there, because the world is breaking into pieces. Less is more, people help each other there, they have a much more healthy life. I'm Portuguese so I also speak Spanish.

Cubans have a very challenging life, but you'll never meet sweeter nicer people than in Cuba. I can 't wait to return.

@whereisdan

Жыл бұрын

Exaxctly!! Did you see my video in the mountains with Elio and also the guys i was hitch hiking with!?

@joblakelisbon

Жыл бұрын

That's the problem. They need to get a bit less nice and start taking communist skulls

@whereisdan

Жыл бұрын

@@joblakelisbon They tried on July 11th but loads of them were imprisoned for freedom of speech!

@yagmurasdf3058

Жыл бұрын

​@@joblakelisbon its not the communism its the american Embargo. Im not saying their state is perfect, its a dictstorship afterall and it HAS TO change. But capitalism is one of the reasons this country is in this situation. And people do not thrive in capitalism either.

@christinewise326

Жыл бұрын

@@yagmurasdf3058 the Cuban Govt will tell you that and that it's the diaspora keeping it going but the Capitolio has a lovely new gold roof and La Republica inside regilded. There are numerous buildings with art and museum pieces in vieja free f charge. Meanwhile the poor and the working poor starve. The Govt is not looking after it's people those who can have a side hustle just to live

Thank you Dan I really I appreciate you giving this information to people about the real cuban situation, it’s a small info but useful thanks for that ✊🏻 I’m half British so we are like brothers 😂

@whereisdan

Жыл бұрын

Thanks brother!! Did you manage to watch my other videos from Cuba?? i look forward to reading your comments ;-)

@Perrypedia81

Жыл бұрын

@@whereisdan I’m gonna have a look at the them

@whereisdan

Жыл бұрын

@@Perrypedia81 enjoy :-)

I’m from Sancti-Spíritus and this video brought me so many memories I made there with my mom who occasionally worked in Trinidad. Saddened to see how bad things are. Nothing ever changes for the better. On a positive note, thank you for making a thorough video. You’re very well informed.

@whereisdan

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the positive comment, please enjoy my other cuba videos! :D

I visited cuba in June 2022, i stayed at Sol palmeras in varadero, And i was in total shock to learn the hardships the cubans live through in Day to Day life... i had done 0% research on the country before going on Holiday there. I can Quite honestly, the cubans i sat with and spoke with, touched my soul, they are so wholesome and polite, smile so much even though they're treated like slaves... i am going back in June 2023 but this time, i am going to take simple supplies to help them out. I visited a super market at the Las americanaz, Plaza and it was just empty, very shocking to a brit who is used to seeing, Asda, Tesco, morrisons ect ect with everything i could ever imagine at my finger tips, Yet in Cuba you see Locals stood with a little Rations book 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️ !! I understand your frustrations about your way of travelling through cuba because Quite clearly all the food, watwr ect is prioritised for the Hotels, so i could never Go from town to town like yourself, so i take my hat off to you. Great Video though, Thank You for sharing. 😊😊 La viva Cuba 💪💪💪💪

@whereisdan

Жыл бұрын

Hey buddy, good to hear from another Brit that travelled there recently. I'm the same, I did 0% research before I went and I was in shock. When I make videos on my channel I always get off the beaten track and interact with the locals to see how people really live. Watch my video where i Meet Elio in the mountains of Vinales. he told me when he harvests his crops from the field, he has to sell it to the government and then they sell it to the local businesses. A country of slaves. FRE CUBA! Feel free to comment your opinions of my other videos, i also have some from other countries. Peace mate :)

@MrSgtau

Жыл бұрын

I visited Havana, also in June 2022. My biggest regret is that I didn't bring along a care package with basic supplies such as apririn, coffee, cookies, and other snacks for the nice lady at my hostel. I wish that it were easier to mail care packages to Cuba. As far as I know, there's only a shipping company out of Miami that delivers to the island (I live in Houston, and don't think that there's any service from here). I wanted to ship a package from Mexico, but was told that there's no delivery service between the two countries.....

Thanks for showing the deep Cuba, it is the first time that I see your videos. It is real that we the cubans are very open with foreing people, as you could see in person, we are a noble society and we aren't much more because for decades the regime didn't allow conctact between locals and tourist, used to be a criminal matter. I could talk more but your material it is very explicit for feeling the sadness. I only have one complain, dude, to buy pictures os fidel castro and che guevara!? Please it's too much.

@whereisdan

Жыл бұрын

I am glad a person from Cuba is enjoying my Cuba videos! I will draw a large penis on their heads before i send the photos to the winner of the care package!! :)

How does the dual currency work ?

@whereisdan

9 ай бұрын

no idea

Amazing how clean it is 🙌🏾. I’m Haitian and one thing I hate about Haiti is the garbage everywhere.

@whereisdan

Жыл бұрын

Yes, the cuban people like to keep the streets very clean! I havwn't been to Haiti yet, maybe one day in the future? did you see the video of us drinking makambrang in havana?

My mum moved to Cuba from Canada and she says since covid ppl are starving and food is very expensive and children are selling themselves to tourists it’s not a joke at all

@whereisdan

Жыл бұрын

You should of seen the crowds of people waiting for their rations! Did you see my other videos from cuba? They're very eye opening!

@MrSgtau

Жыл бұрын

Does she regret her decision? I visited Havana last year, and cannot imagine anyone actually wanting to move there??? I've never seen such urban and social decay in my life (and yes, I've visited communist countries in my youth), and it's an absolutely wretched existence for most people there. There was an elderly lady at my hostel who may well have supported Fidel Castro when he came to power, but all enthusiasm for the revolution had long since evaporated and she had no hope for her country.....

@isaacster5027

Жыл бұрын

​@@MrSgtau bastard tricked us. Everybody supported him at first. Now look how far he's took us, lol

@AussieAdventures77

Жыл бұрын

It’s a communist country

@MNcoquicoqui

8 ай бұрын

Who moves to Cuba? Unless you had money to burn....

I really liked your video of Trinidad because after several trips to Cuba, I have never seen this part of the country, but regardless of the region in Cuba, the Cubans are of legendary kindness!

@whereisdan

Жыл бұрын

Hey mate, glad you got to see a different side to the country through my videos. I try and do that in all my videos, hopefully you enjoy them too this weekend! All the best :)

This was really interesting. My friend went there to study for a degree and said it was extremely bad but I didn’t realise it still hasn’t improved.

@whereisdan

3 ай бұрын

go watch my other cuban videos !!

@Tearoze

3 ай бұрын

@@whereisdan I will, I’ve subscribed 💯

Great video, I was in Trinidad in March of this year and went from Havana to Trinidad and back to Havana. I know they live a tough life there, but the Cuban people were so nice and welcoming.

@whereisdan

Жыл бұрын

Yes, cubans are soooo lovely!! Did you see my Havana video??

Thank you for this honest and fun video. I have visited Cuba many times since 2013 - it is nothing short of amazing that Cubans remain so positive. Thank you for sharing.

@whereisdan

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comment, it is amazing how they are so positive! Did you see my other videos from Cuba and also the other countries i went to?

@TJ-pk8wd

Жыл бұрын

Yessir! Just started watching your Mexican series once I finished Cuba. You are very easy to listen to, your edits are spot on, and the people and places you visit are very interesting. Thanks again and will be tuning in to your adventures!

@whereisdan

Жыл бұрын

@@TJ-pk8wd Thanks for the feedback mate, i really appreciate it!! :)

Time to make a trip to Mexico. Viva Mexico! 🇲🇽

@whereisdan

Жыл бұрын

Viva Mexico! 🇲🇽

Great video. Just found your channel and so glad we did.

@whereisdan

11 ай бұрын

I'm glad you took your time to leave a comment, i really appreciate it! once you've watched all my Cuban videos you can check out my Korean series i'm currently uploading called LET'S GU :D

Trinidad was once a magical town. My first visit there in 2011 was enchanting 🎉 My last visit in 2018 I could see the downward changes. Most of my local friends there have married Americans or Canadians to flee. Those who are left behind are suffering immensely 😢 I have never been to Chancancara when there wasn't live music. The music in Trinidad has also died. My heart breaks.

@whereisdan

4 ай бұрын

go watch my other cuban videos.

Cuban music is so good, must have been nice listening to them live at a local bar. The economical situation at Cuba isn't the best right now, some countries got hit hard cause of the pandemic, so we can't really blame them for their unfortunate twist of faith. But its still good to see the local people coping up with their misery and trying to survive whist being kind to tourists. Papa Santiago still wants to party like he did in his youth, that man was so happy to see you show up at the bar. Also, you never introduced us with your friend.. Is this the end of Cuban episodes or are there more to come?

@whereisdan

Жыл бұрын

Seeing the live music in the bar at Trinidad was a perfect way to end the trip mate. Santiago made me laugh when he said 'lots of girls' and did a little dance. There were no girls there, just old men. 1 more cuban video but next it's time for the videos from Mexico!!

@densoto2194

Жыл бұрын

🗣️Cuban music is not good it's the best pound for pound💯

@whereisdan

Жыл бұрын

@@densoto2194 i agree!!!

Well done, Dan. You caught the heartbreak of the place, its isolated subsistent economy in this one-time beauty spot, AND the fortitude of the people who have been very badly served by their revolution. Trinidad is a world heritage site, and the centre is quite beautiful but like the rest of Cuba, if you travel outside the tourist centre to where the Cubans live, the local life becomes visible as an impoverished thing, a battle for survival that ordinary Cubans call 'la lucha' the struggle. Unless you're a scuba diver, a musician or a sex-tourist, there's little to interest ordinary people in this island which has recently been name 'the most economically miserable country' on the planet. In the center square near the Cathedral, there is dancing and music int he open air every night after the heat of the day departs. You dance and meet strangers under the canopy of. a Caribbean sky full of stars.. Aguadiente, incidentally, is the cheapest form of rum, the kind cuban workers drink. It is made off-license and is cheaper than Havana Club. Casa de Trova is a world famous spot for trova, (although not as famous as the bar of the same name in Santiago): well worth a visit.

@whereisdan

Жыл бұрын

I will make a trip there again in the future and see how things have changed and i will definitely go down to santiago to check out the trova there. Go watch all my other videos from Cuba, they're very eye opening!

@TravelWriteLive

Жыл бұрын

You said in the central square near the catedral there is music and dancing? Which city were you referring to?

Nice video. How were the cigars?

@whereisdan

Жыл бұрын

A dream come true, did you see my video in vinales? It was a dream!!

Had great food at my Trinidad B&B 20 years ago...fresh fish and veg for dinner...eggs n coffee for breakfast...Salsa lessons in the afternoon..horse riding into the countryside...lots of rum and beer at night...those were the days...thanks for bringing it all back!

@whereisdan

11 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing your memories with us! I wish i could of seen it back then! Did you manage to see my other Cuba videos?

Travelling is about the people, the culture, and the company!! Everything else is secondary!

@whereisdan

Жыл бұрын

That's what i try and portray in my videos, the people. Have you seen my other videos from Cuba?

@ancarh537

Жыл бұрын

Sadly in my dear island the problems slap you in the face constantly, travelling itself is an issue, theres barely any public transportation, no gas to run the private taxis with, astronomical prices, etc. It makes enjoying your stay really tough.

I really enjoyed this. Shows how privileged we are in the western world

@whereisdan

Жыл бұрын

it does indeed. Go watch all my other videos from Cuba, they're very eye opening!

@Jean-vp1yr

Жыл бұрын

Cuba is also a western country, the world is divided in two halves; the east and west, you probably meant “Developed world”

This was absolutely gut wrenching. Made me so grateful for what we have in the States that we take for granted.

@whereisdan

4 ай бұрын

go watch my other cuban videos lad!

@charlesjoseph730

4 ай бұрын

I think you did a really good job of depicting how these people live and the poverty inflicted by communism on their people. I hope the States lifts the embargo, so we can at least invest directly economy aside from tourism. @@whereisdan

I love how people reuse/repair thing's, hell in the state's people throw away alot of reusable stuff it's shame. I shall visit this lovely country one day. And with the water situation I would of bought some ice, and put them it in a bottle somehow. They can make some good money just by selling ice.

@whereisdan

Жыл бұрын

I like how they repair things too! I think you will really really enjoy my other videos from Cuba as well, go check them out!!