How solo women can see the ‘real’ Cuba and support women-owned homestays, restaurants and markets, at a time when tourism is desperately needed.
How Solo Women Can See the ‘Real’ Cuba, From a Woman’s Perspective
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Off-the-Beaten Path Travel Destinations: Places We Love
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100 Things to do in Puerto Rico Before You Die
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it is my last day in this remote, newly developed area of Cuba. I turn on my phone and my peaceful morning shifts into panic as I read about the spread of Coronavirus.
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As JourneyWomen, we have an opportunity to create a positive impact in the world when we travel. Being in Puerto Rico post-Maria gave me the chance to do just that.
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From San Juan to Vieques to Ponce, Puerto Rico, I saw signs of pride, resilience and community.
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“Nobody can discover the world for somebody else. Only when we discover it for ourselves does it become common ground and a common bond and we cease to be alone.” – Wendell Berry.
