Posted by Leslie Balog in Caribbean, Guest Posts on 11th January, 2012 | 2 Comments
Walking along the bustling streets of Havana, you hear a tiny cry. It’s repeated. You look down to see a tiny yellow kitten with newly opened eyes staring up. As the animal focuses on you, its pitiful meows become more insistent…..it needs you. Though Cuba provides full health care free-of-charge to its citizens and low cost pet assistance, the situation of stray cats and dogs has gotten out of control. Meet two people doing something about it, with the results to prove it!
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Posted by Malia Everette in Caribbean, Latin America, Trip Participant Stories on 7th December, 2011 | 1 Comment
For the past two years photographer and chair of Foothill College’s photography department, Ron Herman, has customized two Reality Tours delegations to Cuba. Learn more about his artistic example of building “people to people ties” with the arts community in Cuba and how making a difference inspired joint photography exhibits in the US & Cuba.
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Posted by Leslie Balog in Caribbean, Trip Participant Stories on 24th November, 2011 | 2 Comments
This Thanksgiving, we at Global Exchange are giving thanks to our members, supporters and leaders in our movement for social, economic and political justice. We are thankful to all of you who have traveled on a Reality Tour – you met the people, learned the facts and you make a difference. One person in particular, we wish to thank: Bill Patterson. Find out why.
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Posted by Malia Everette in Caribbean, Featured, Latin America on 24th October, 2011 | No Comments
There’s a special trip to Cuba being planned for New Year’s. Find out you can qualify to go, and why the special license you’ll need to go is so special.
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Posted by Carol Steele in Art and Culture, Caribbean, Featured on 25th August, 2011 | 11 Comments
Are you a music fan wondering what it would be like to travel to Cuba? Accomplished percussionist Carol Steele shares her thoughts and experiences for those thinking of making the journey.
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Posted by Admin in Caribbean, Featured, Trip Participant Stories on 11th July, 2011 | No Comments
Lots going on in Cuba travel news. The New York Times travel section recently covered Cuba travel changes, the Associated Press spoke with Global Exchange’s External Relations Director, and tonight the Travel Channel’s “Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations” is in Cuba.
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Posted by Admin in Caribbean, Environment & Sustainability, Food and Agriculture, Health and Healing, Trip Participant Stories on 29th June, 2011 | No Comments
Though most associate the island of Cuba with rum, tobacco and rumba, one Global Exchange Reality Tour participant discovered that Cubans are also enthusiastic and accomplished organic gardeners and growers.
Linda Slezak, a leader of the Slow Food movement in Glen Cove, New York recently returned from a Global Exchange/Food First research trip to Cuba. Linda described the tour as “the most memorable trip I have ever taken – I am still talking about it to everyone I know.” Here’s more from Linda about her recent trip to Cuba.
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Posted by Admin in Caribbean, Trip Participant Stories on 28th June, 2011 | No Comments
Paul Taylor Hess is participating in Global Exchange’s upcoming Environmental Protection
and Sustainable Development trip to Cuba. Paul shares some of his thoughts as he prepares for this adventure.
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Posted by Zarah Patriana in Caribbean on 23rd June, 2011 | No Comments
Earlier this year, the Obama Administration finally announced plans to lift some government-imposed restrictions on travel to Cuba for several categories of U.S. citizens, including college students, journalists, and religious organizations. Just last week, the U.S. Customs and Border Protections gave the Oakland International Airport authorization to offer nonstop charter passenger service to Cuba as »
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Posted by Tex Dworkin in Caribbean on 15th June, 2011 | No Comments
There’s been an exciting development about traveling to Cuba. Find out what it is, how it impacts your Cuba travel plans, and ways to save money when you plan your Cuba trip.
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