Croatia is a country with picturesque landscapes, vibrant cities, towering mountains, and a crystalline coastline. It’s a hidden gem, with incredible diversity and so much to see and do. The unique geography of the country means that you can go from shopping in a bustling city to swimming in an emerald lake in no time…
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Summer Adventures in Central Florida – Space Coast Florida Adventure Travel
Having lived in Florida for the last nearly fifteen+ years, I must admit that I continue to uncover hidden gems. As the summer is upon us, I thought it was fitting to write about a recent discovery for me near Orlando and the Space Coast of Florida. With temperatures near ninety for the remainder of…
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Hiking the Lost City – Ciudad Perdida Colombia
When most think of hiking to ruins in South America, the majority look no farther than Peru and its Machu Picchu. However, Peru is not alone with impressive hiking trails to amazingly preserved ruins. That’s why I chose to go to the Caribbean coast of Colombia and into the Sierra Nevada near Santa Marta. I…
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Q&A How to Travel to Cuba in 2019 – What Has Changed with US Travel to Cuba and What Has Not
As a Cuba expert with nearly a decade of trips to Cuba under my belt and one book, I have seen many phases to travel to Cuba. Since 1963, travel to Cuba for US citizens has been restricted. Depending on who was the Commander in Chief, travel has gone through easements as well as tightening…
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Three Off-the-Beaten-Path Adventures in Havana Cuba
When one travels to Havana for the first time, you must ride in a convertible classic car. You must also try a refreshing mojito and perhaps a real habano (Cuban cigar). However, since I’ve been to the City of Columns or the Rome of the Caribbean almost countless times, I have some favorite must-dos that…
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Before You Go – Cuba 101 Video
Wanna see Cuba before it changes? NOW is the time to travel to Cuba while Americans still can. However, before you do, you will need travel tips from a Cuba expert because Cuba is NOT a typical Caribbean destination or port. Cuba Travel Tips from a Cuba Expert - Heidi Siefkas Intro to Heidi, Your…
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Three Adventures in Santiago de Cuba NOT to Miss
Why Travel to Santiago de Cuba? Santiago de Cuba (St. James of Cuba) is the major city of the Oriente (Eastern portion of Cuba), comprised of six provinces. Santiago de Cuba is the second largest city in Cuba with nearly 600,000 inhabitants. In fact, Santiago was the capital of Cuba before La Habana; thus, its…
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Three Must Do Activities for Any Trip to Chile
Chile is a vast country with a deep cultural history and vast expanses of natural landscape. Stretching down the Eastern coast of South America with the South Pacific Ocean pounding the shore and bordered by Argentina and Bolivia, it’s filled with must-visit locations for any adventurer. For a whistle-stop tour of all the highlights, here…
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Three Adventure Travel Musts on Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula
Mexico Holds a Special Place in My Heart My first international trip as a young child was to Mexico. That trip is the reason that I have a case of severe wanderlust. It was also the experience that forced me to learn Spanish, live in Spain for two years, and eventually become bilingual. For this,…
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Havana Cuba’s Biennial 2019 – Travel to the Artistic Hotbed of the World
Havana or La Habana, Cuba is my favorite city because of its vibrant people, but also its arts and rich culture. I've been traveling the majority of the last decade to Havana, Cuba. So, I know what I'm talking about when it comes to this unique, one-of-a-kind city, the Rome of the Caribbean. Whether the…
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