Over our time in Cuba, the biggest takeaway for us wasn’t the beauty of the countryside or the amazing car museum that is Havana, but the divide between tourists and locals.
[the_ad id=”14241″]On one side, there is the tourists with mojitos and cigars and on the other, Cubans are slowly crawling out from under the trade embargo rock.
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Through these photos we have tried to capture this double-sided reality and show you what the real Cuba is like. Little technology, bad food, iconic cars and everyday street life.
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This street art in Trinidad was one of only pieces we saw during our time in Cuba.
Watching the world go by while smoking a cigar in the back streets of Trinidad
It felt like half of Havana was on the Malecon fishing for their dinner
The Cuban flag flying high in the Museum of the Revolution in Havana
Another well kept 50's car rolling the streets in Havana.
Some flowers to brighten the day in Havana
The food situation is very bad for the local people of Cuba. People actually lining up to eat some of the worst pasta I've ever eaten.
Walking the streets of Havana and you get great views of El Capitolio where ever you are
The 2 staples for any tourist in Cuba. Cigars and Mojitos.
Even if you have no money, act like you're a king.
Getting ready to earn a few CUC on the Malecon in Havana
Kids passing the day by with a few laughs in Havana
Mariana was very keen to buy one of these books and learn a little more about Fidel through propaganda.
Beautiful Cuban tunes being played on the streets of Havana
Anyone for some fruit? Best way to buy food on the streets of Havana
The train system in Cuba is shit. This the public transport option for people in Santa Clara....
I think I'm an angry cowboy. Truth be told I'm neither.
The strange world of the newly placed wifi in Plaza's around Cuba. It seemed the whole city was on its phone in one spot.
