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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...