Travel to Cuba with Talek and Kami Nantes from Travels with Talek

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Today on the podcast, we’re going into depth about everything you need to know about travel to Cuba. We have guests Talek and Kami Nantes joining us from Travels with Talek, a site dedicated to curious travelers who love authentic cultural experiences, food, and a bit of comfort too.

Talek and Kami have extensive travel experience to Cuba, so we are asking them every question you would have in regards to traveling as an American to Cuba, where to go, how long to visit, etc. Take a listen in and learn all about our guests and their travel experiences as well as all things travel to Cuba.

Time Stamp Travel to Cuba:

0:22- Intro and topic
1:30- Talek and Kami backgrounds/travel experience
7:19- When they first started traveling together
9:53- Why do they recommend Cuba?
12:30- Recommendations on where to stay
13:55- Food in Cuba | Where to eat in Cuba
15:46- How Cuba has changed over the years
21:10- How to travel to Cuba as an American
24:53- Is Cuba safe to visit?
26:03- Where else to visit around the country
31:15- How to get around Cuba
35:40- Best experiences in Cuba
39:58- Romantic spots in Cuba
42:00- Their favorite restaurants in Cuba
44:50- Agromarkets in Cuba
46:35- Would they recommend and go back?
47:17- Length of time to visit | Best time to visit Cuba
49:24- Where you can find them
50:00- Wrap up

Helpful Links and Further Reading:

Where to find Travels with Talek:
Cuba articles
Where to stay in Cuba
- Kempinski
- Meliá
- Airbnb
Hotels you can’t visit in Cuba as an American citizen
Food in Cuba
- San Cristóbal
- Paladar Doña Eutimia
What to eat
- Goat stew
- Ropa vieja
- flan
Amazing spots
- Fábrica de Arte Cubano
- El Malecòn
- Agromarkets
Getting around Cuba
- Viazul Buses
- Collectivo
Where to Visit
- Valley Vinãles
- Trinidad
- Cienfuegos
- Santiago de Cuba
- Alejandro de Humboldt National Park
- Camagüey