Cuba Special
“Do you want to be one of the first in the world to discover Cuba by camper?”
The Cuban Spring
“Do you want to be one of the first in the world to discover Cuba by camper?” was the question. A few parts in that sentence triggered us: ‘the first’, ‘camper’ and ‘Cuba’. It didn’t take photographer Frits Meyst and myself a lot of thought to decide in this case.
But, because there is so much to tell about Cuba, so much to see, we thought it would be a waste just to create one story. Especially now, since the Cuban Spring is slowly setting in and the country is changing. So, we decided to create a whole WideOyster Special about this sunny island over which the Castro’s ruled for almost sixty years. This is the result.
Have fun reading and watching.
Buen viaje!
Marco Barneveld & Frits Meyst
VAMONOS!
Camper Road Trip Part1
Cuba on the Road
When you think of Cuba, the first thing that comes to mind usually isn’t a motorhome trip. You might not even think it is possible. But it is. Marco Barneveld and Frits Meyst try out the possibilities. Their conclusion? Discovering Cuba by motorhome is a great...
Cuba: a remarkable history
Revolución o muerte
The history of Cuba, the largest Caribbean island, goes way back. Up until the 15th century, the island is inhabited by Indians, and in 1492, discovered by Cristopher Columbus. In 1512 it became a Spanish colony. Since 1959, Cuba is reigned by the revolution led by...
Hot Havana Awakens
Tekst: Marco Barneveld | Fotografie: Frits Meyst Sensual Havana is already sweltering, while the Cuban political spring has only just gradually started. But the turning point is clear. It’s cause for optimism for the Habaneros, and that is tangible everywhere in...
Havana Club Rum
Cuban angel nectar
There is no way around the rum culture in Cuba. Sugar cane, the base of rum, covers more than 50% of the agricultural land and rum is served in every bar, diner and restaurant. Rum in Cuba means Havana Club, the Cuban rum brand that turned composing rum into a fine...
Camper Road Trip Part2
Esta fiesta no termina
Continued from Camper road trip part 1 Trinidad demands a more extended stay, but the road is calling us. We also want to see what it’s like to spend the night “in the wild” to test out the ultimate freedom that the motorhome offers. We find the perfect spot at...
World Cinema: Cuba
¡ESTÁ VOLAO!
CUBA ¡ESTÁ VOLAO! British film maker Oliver Astrologo, who works amongst others for Condenast Traveler and National Geographic, created this film for WideOyster. Do you like his work as much as we do? Follow him on Facebook where he already has over 100.000 fans....
The best cigars come from Cuba
Text: Marco Barneveld | Photography: Frits Meyst Every cigar smoker can agree the very best cigars come from Cuba. Cigars and tobacco are not just a source of income for the island, they are a lifestyle. Welcome to the land where the cigar was born. It is six...
Evolution of the taste revolution
Culinary Cuba
Text: Marco Barneveld | Photography: Frits Meyst Some people say that taking a food holiday to Cuba is a bit like taking a beach holiday to Greenland. There may be some truth to that. Rice with beans and chicken/pork/prawns has been the menu all year round. The...
