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help end the travel ban to Cuba for U.S. citizens

13 years ago 13 years agocuba, cuban-american, culture, embargo, guidebook, havana, politics, travel, Uncategorizedconstitution, constitutional rights, cuba, embargo, guidebook, information, moon, people-to-people, restrictions, travel, travel restrictions, us cuba relations, us law

In 2011, President Obama liberalized travel to Cuba for Cuban-Americans, students and religious travel, and created a new category–People-to-People–that permits ALL U.S. citizens to participate in “educational exchange” programs. But...

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world’s foremost Cuba travel expert, Christopher P. Baker, is available for speaking engagements, media interviews, magazine assignments & as a tour escort

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Author of six travel books about Cuba, Christopher P. Baker has visited Cuba more than 70 times during three decades and has met Fidel Castro and a pantheon of Cuba’s...

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Cuba’s “horse whisperer” promotes Monty Roberts’ equine techniques

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My friend Julio Muñoz has always had a passion for horses. He also has a knowledge of communicating with horses that is perhaps unique in Cuba. This thanks to his...

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La Colmenita–Havana’s endearing children’s theater group–spreads message of love

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Without a doubt, the seminal highlight of this past year leading people-to-people tours of Cuba for National Geographic Expeditions was my introduction to the children of La Colmenita. This amazing...

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Capitalism is taking hold in Cuba — BBC This World documentary

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I just watched this magnificent video about Cuba by Simon Reeves for BBC This World. It’s indispensable viewing for anyone interested in learning about a sclerotic nation now in the...

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David Soul at the Institute for Cultural Diplomacy

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David Soul explains ‘Cuban Soul’ documentary at the Institute for Cultural Diplomacy httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7NXxgppalwc

Cuban porn star stirs ruckus

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Now that my “Cuba & Costa Rica” blog is no longer being published, here’s a blog post from last year that my editors at Moon.com wouldn’t publish… Many a traveler...

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Road Scholar cancels proposed Cuba cruise programs

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When Boston-based travel company Road Scholar last month announced with fanfare that it would launch people-to-people trips to Cuba that would transport U.S. citizens there by cruise ship, I was...

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Interview about Cuba travel on NPR’s “Journeys of Discovery with Tom Wilmer”

13 years ago 13 years agoTV & radio, Uncategorizedchristopher baker, cuba, motorcycling, motorycle tours, national geographic, npr, radio interview, touring, travel, travel writer

Last weekend, while motorcycling south from Oregon, I overnighted with my friend and fellow travel journalist Tom Wilmer, host of “Journeys of Discovery with Tom Wilmer”–a production of KCBX.FM. Tom’s...

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Hello world!

13 years ago 13 years agoUncategorizedcolombia, costa rica, cuba, david soul, havana, hemingway, motorycle, national geographic, photography

Welcome! I’m delighted to finally introduce my new WordPress website and blog. I’m looking forward to sharing with you my wonderful world of travel, including news of my latest books...

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