Dietmar

Dietmar schreibt hier seit 2011 seine Kuba-Erfahrungen auf - immer auf der Suche nach der nächsten Story, die euch interessiert ;) Er ist regelmäßig für die Humboldt-Universität in Kuba und unterrichtet dann an der Universidad de La Habana Entrepreneurship für deutsche und kubanische Studierende.

The Havana Quartet takes us to Cuba in the 1990s.

Leonardo Padura's Detective Mario Conde Investigates Cuba's Special Period We're still stuck in lockdown, and all we can do is…

Strawberry and Chocolate (*Fresa y Chocolate*) – An emotional, intense, and endearing Cuban film

Even though it sounds like food, today we're not serving a recipe, but one of the most awarded Cuban films!…

The Legendary El Floridita in Havana: A Slice of Cuban Culture and History

Hemingway's Favorite Bar and the Birthplace of the Daiquiri El Floridita in Havana is more than just a bar; it's…

Interesting facts about rum, especially our Cuban rum!

Everything you always wanted to know about rum but never asked ;) The rum production is one thing, you can…

Vaccination against dengue fever makes vacations in Cuba safer

Finally some good news related to Cuba: there is a vaccine against dengue fever! Last year, dengue was more prevalent…

Hemingways Finca in Cuba

On the Cuban Trails of Hemingway Hemingway loved Cuba and its rum as much as Cuba loved Hemingway and stayed…

Insider tips at Varadero Airport

Flying to Varadero After Havana Airport, Varadero Airport, the Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Gualberto Gómez, is the second-largest airport in Cuba…

Hemingway tour of Havana: from Hemingway’s bars to his finca

Hemingway and Havana: a close relationship - our 1-day-Havana-tour for you Hemingway and Havana, that was an intense love: the…

Cubans learn Salsa at school – Interview with Dietmar Fischer, Author of Cubanews

Cuba - Myth and Reality In early 2019 an interview with me about my relationship with Cuba appeared in the…

When is the best time to travel to Cuba?

When you should go to Cuba - and when not! So you want to go to Cuba and are planning…

My 15+ wildly mixed tips for your first trip to Cuba

The first time in Cuba: what you have to pay attention to This is for all of you who have…

The Mafia in Havanna – Meyer Lansky, Al Capone and Frank Sinatra.

Where the Havana Mafia has left its mark Listen to this post: https://cubanews.de/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/The-Mafia-in-Havana.mp3 As you probably know, the Mafia chose…

Thunderstorms in Cuba: Powerful, Strong, Destructive

You can't always rely that there are 200 days of sunshine - sometimes it rains cats and dogs. Or worse,…

What medicines are needed in Cuba – Medical care

What you should have in your medicine chest After a whole series of trips to Cuba, I have had some…

Revolico – Search and Find in Cuba

Revolico - the Cuban Craigslist or eBay classified ads Revolico is the Cuban site for small ads. If you want…

The Playas del Este – Bathing on the beach of Havana

The beaches of Havana - after the city, take a trip to the beach! If you ever want to get…

My top 5 favorite Cuban movies – and the 10 best movies from Cuba

Cuban films: a very special insight into life in Cuba The Soy Cuba Festival is taking place in Berlin, in…

Cuba and food – an intense history

Cuban cuisine - our guest contribution for "Einfach Hausgemacht (=Simply homemade)" For the summer issue of Simply Homemade: Eating or…

Cuba and the Beatles – from hate to love

The Beatles in Cuba - a very special relationship If you drive through Cuba, you will see the Beatles on…

The Cuba Libre – simple and delicious, this Cuban cocktail

Cuba Libre - the classic Cuban cocktail If you're traveling to Cuba, you simply can't avoid drinking a good Cuba…

Cuba and football – a new love

Football - the new popular sport of Cubans You see, Cubanews also reports about football - I just can't resist.…

Buying cigars in Cuba, what do you have to look out for?

Banana leaves? Inferior tobacco? Cloth remnants? Counterfeits? We asked the expert! Cuba and cigars, they simply go together. But what…

Hasta la victoria Siempre – Always Until Victory!

Ché's iconic sentence - and why the translation is not that easy! "Hasta la victoria Siempre" is something most of…

The Daiquiri – How to make your cocktail party Cuban

The Daiquiri - whether classic Cuban, Frappé or á la Hemingway: a summery delight! The Daiquiri is next to the…

Which airports are there in Cuba?

Airport Cuba - which airport on Cuba you can fly to Whoever flies to Cuba inevitably lands at these Cuban…

The Quince celebration – a tradition for the 15th birthday

What's a Quince party? The 15th birthday is a special occasion in Cuba: becoming of age If you drive through…

Grocery Shopping in Cuba

A Glimpse into the Daily Lives of Cubans Guest Post by Marg Snider-McGrath Update from the editor: unfortunately, the situation…

How Dangerous Is Cuba?

Crime In Cuba - What You Have To Watch For To Not Get Yourself Into Trouble The trip to Cuba…

Why You Can Travel to Cuba Without Worrying About Hurricanes

How Cuba Prepares for a Hurricane There is a well-developed three stages emergency system in Cuba that prepares the population…

Things to do in Havana: Fusterlandia

What You Have To Do in Havana – A Visit To Fusterlandia There are a few interesting things you can…

Cuban Chrome – or How to Repair Classic Cars in Cuba

Creating Cars like the Cubans Cuban Chrome is a typical man's show, fixing cars, you know - only this time…

From Canada to Cuba? Elisa Talks about her First Cubatrip

First Time in Cuba - Guest contribution by our Reader Elisa Well, when I told friends that I'm in Cuba…

Cycling through Cuba – Torsten speaks about his experiences

90 Kilometres A Day By Bike My bicycle friend Peter (retired teacher) and I (Torsten, computer scientist), both from Hamburg,…

Arroz Con Pollo – Rice With Chicken – Simple And Tasty

Traditional Cuban Cuisine For Everyone to Try Out Today we're cooking Cuban again - as always, easy to recreate, we're…

Cuba And The Beards – Between Revolution And Hipsterism

The Old And The New Beards In Cuba When you think of Cuba, you typically think of bearded archetypes: Fidel…

Cuba Through Your Eyes

Your Best Cuba Photos On my call for your most beautiful Cuba pictures I got 50 pictures back, much too…

The Best Short Trips from Cuba to the Caribbean

If you're already in Cuba, why not explore the whole Caribbean? If you want to see not only our beloved…

You Need To Urgently Go To The Toilet? But What’s The Rest Room Called In Spanish?

What The Rest Room Is Called In Spanish - Hint: It's Not Toilet! One of the basic activities we perform…

Cuban Emergency Numbers – Ambulance, Police, Firefighters

Do You Know The Cuban Emergency Numbers? They Are Different Than In Europe Or US! Those who travel to Cuba…

Cuba And Food – A Close Relationship

10 Things You Should Know About Cuban Food When I think of Cuba, I have a certain taste in my…

The Best Restaurants in Havana – Try Them Out!

Great Cuban Restaurants - Between Socialism and Improvisation Cuban food can be very tasty, especially if it is properly prepared…

With These Spanish Learning Resources You Rock Your Holiday!

Learn Spanisch with Podcasts, Audio and Video Spanish is Quite Easy! No matter if you travel to Cuba for the…

Classic Cuban Cocktails: The Mojito

The Mojito - Cuba's Cocktail Numero Uno The mojito is the most famous of all Cuban cocktails. Besides the classic…

Viñales – Spectacular Landscape and World Heritage Site

"You can't just plant tobacco, you have got to marry him." If you go to Cuba, you have to visit…

Small gifts for Cuba – what gifts you should have in your luggage

How to make Cubans happy or: What to bring to Cuba? One of the typical questions I get when someone…

Cuban speciality: The Queuing

In Cuba people queue differently - you can even leave the line! Dear Cuba lovers! Here is a little tip…

Want to bring rum from Cuba? Be careful of airport security regulations!

How much rum to bring from Cuba What do you take home from Cuba? Besides cigars and kitschy woodcarvings, its…

tuKola – the Cuban Cola, with or without Rum ;)

tuKola - The Cuban Coca-Cola Alternative Anyone who has been to Cuba will know - and love - the taste…

Why There Are Two Currencies in Cuba – And What You Have To Pay Attention To!

One country, two currencies >>Breaking News: start of this year, the Cuban government united the two currenciey, the CUP and…

Calls from and to Cuba – how does it work?

The telephone: our constant companion - a guide to telephoning in Cuba Cuba is categorized as zone 3 - or…

Vintage car paradise Cuba – what is it with all the classic cars in Cuba

"Cuba is the only country in the world where the taxi driver tells you where he wants to go" Joke…

Which Clothes Make Sense in Cuba

What to wear in Cuba In Germany and especially in Berlin, the style of dress is a little bit casual…

Radio Reloj – La Noticia en 60 Segundos

Radio Reloj - every Minute the time and in between News Radio Reloj is an unusual Cuban radio station that…

Bizet’s Carmen meets Cuban rhythms

Carmen la Cubana: Carmen finally comes to Cuba Bizet's Carmen, one of the most successful operas in the world, blends…

Which vaccinations you need for Cuba

Do we need vaccinations for Cuba and if so, which ones? Do we need special vaccinations for Cuba? This question…

Buying Food in Cuba – Without a Supermarket

Don't stay in a hotel, but a Casa Particular? A Guide to Self-Catering in Cuba You want to go to…

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