10 Things You Should NOT Do in Cuba! // DON'T DO THIS!

[@Ramonhidalgo25]

I am Cuban and I have never heard of blowing your nose being disrespectful lol

[@redromina]

Haha yup. Guess it depends what part of the island.

[@TutorialQueenGuru]

lol yeah that's first time I'm hearing that too pretty sure that's not true

[@yaniraalvarez2810]

Ramon Hidalgo same and I haven’t heard of don’t talk to the strangers bc the people in Cuba are really nice

[@noelc.467]

Ramon Hidalgo Lol it's disgusting to do that in public ugh. In Puerto Rico too.

[@Ramonhidalgo25]

Romina I guess lol, but I haven’t met a person that complains about it but yeah I don’t like to blow my nose in front of people specially Ladies

[@simonepeverelli883]

I've rent a car in Havana and I've made the whole tour of the island by myself. I had no particular problems. Hi from Switzerland!

[@redromina]

Cool! Thanks for watching

[@gubadagoober]

Im from been there atleast 10 times

[@davidtice4972]

Simone, I drove in a car from La Havana, Cuba to Oriente which is practically the whole length of the island. Cuba is 600 miles long.

[@lan7770]

It’s not the people who is the problem it’s the police and government

[@Magic1970something]

I drive a car ..Taxis can be very over priced for tourist

[@nigreisymontalvo4378]

I'm from Cuba and we don't think that blowing your nose in public is disrespectful. It's the first time I hear something like that

[@redromina]

I think it depends on where you are from on the island. For my parents it was always a thing. 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@SamysWorld]

It's not😂

[@matchagrlie]

Its absolutely not lmao thats literally just nonsense. im sure *some* people think its rude or whatever, but that doesnt mean that its because its seen that way in the cuban culture itself. Its just those specific people, or that specific person individually. Like for example, if i dont like apples, that doesnt mean its because in the cuban culture people dont like apples. i just personally don like em. or if my parents dont like apples, that doesnt mean that its because in the cuban culture people dont like apples. its just that my parents specifically dont happen to like them lmao.

[@cuba2117]

Usted dice eso, ok si está a mi lado y arma el moquero en el pañuelo 🤧 iagh que asco por Dios me voy de al lado suyo y más si es una chica, no es ser un snowflake, es tener sentido común, ¿nunca le leyeron el famoso librito llamado "Saber Comportarse" en la escuela?

[@patriciagurwitz509]

Nigreisy Montalvo Me too! I’ve never heard that!

[@lililililla]

I was born and raised in Cuba (Vedado/Havana) till age 21. This is the first time I hear blowing your nose in public is such a big deal. Also driving there is not bad at all although some streets can be in pretty rough shape that is true, but if you buy gas at the "Cupets" (gas stations) no water added, that's just misleading. All I know about that is stories, never happened to me or anyone I know. Drivers in Toronto are way more rude than Cubans haha. Everything else I agree with you. Common sense would do wherever you are in the world. The water issue is #1 for us. Tap water is a big NO in Cuba, personally I wouldn't do beverages that include ice either. Also you stayed 3 blocks away from my house lol

[@redromina]

I guess it just depends on your family! I know that for a lot of Cubans it is a big deal. I think that if you are from there, driving is not bad, but for some tourists who are not used to unpaved roads like some of the ones found in Cuba, it can be challenging and scary for them. That's why I don't recommend it for just any tourist. My personal driver has had gas/water sold to him and his friends. So I guess it's just different for everyone! Yes, I forgot to mention the ice in my video even though I had made a note about it! This is good advice and one people don't realize because ice comes from water lol Wow that's cool I was so close to your home! 💙✌️

[@sitdowndogbreath]

Romina I think that is a Puerto Rican thing more than a Cuban thing.

[@liannegonzalez2913]

I didn't hear anything about blowing your nose in public being that rude, and I just came from living in Cuba for 27 years. Just didn't know about it, really. Sometimes you travel somewhere, see something and you think that's the normal thing... It can happen, I guess.

[@dianahernandez3200]

Yeah I was honestly looking for someone else to say it because I felt the same.

[@hayfaramos5464]

I know, I am cuban too and I was like whutt? That’s not really a thing

[@kingkaitwister420]

1. Dont exchange money on the street 2. Dont drink the tap water 3. Dont blow your nose openly 4. Dont take pictures of people randomly, aks them for permission first 5. Dont rely on public transportation only 6. Dont rent a car, scam fuel mixed with water 7. Dont show your belongings, pickpocketing 8. Dont be rude 9. Dont complain/bargain at what you get offerd 10. Dont take pictures/video policemen and government officials

[@lawler-ex-sfodd]

3. Blowing your nose in public is not an issue for Cubans, but you shouldn't do that ANYWHERE in the world . That's disgusting. Worse at the dinner table. Cubans will have a problem with the latter, but won't complain about it. They'll be disgusted with you. 4. Taking pictures of people. If you are a foreigner, there is no issue with taking pictures of Cubans. If you are a Cuban, then there could be a BIG issue with other Cubans as some will think you are spying on them, are police undercover or a "chivato" (a snitch for the government). Don't worry, if you are a foreigner, I'd say.. I'm Cuban born and raised..

[@Rajnoma]

This young lady is such a delight to watch and listen to. I have many Cuban friends, both in Boston and Miami, FL and I lived in Puerto Rico for 5 years. Many of the customs are the same. People will stop to help someone who is not feeling well and they always help elderly people; everyone lets the disabled and the elderly go to the head of any line, including at the supermarket. In Latin America the elderly/and or disabled (impedidos) are always helped by others. They are very respectful, something you don't find as often in the US (unless they are Latinos!)

[@redromina]

Thank you for watching! 🖖

[@josephmclennan1229]

People in the Southern States are more respectful than the rest of the US.

[@TheSpringfirefly]

It is true blowing your nose, burping, and other bodily function sounds used to be seen as rude. Not acknowledging people like when you enter or leave a place for example is also rude. Not helping someone in need or being mean to a child or an elderly person are usually no nos. If someone is overly friendly or touches your arm do not be offended. If they are really loud and gesturing when talking really fast, they are not fighting...they are just being Cuban.

[@redromina]

Really great additions!! Thank you so much for watching 💙🖖

[@alexbenitez133]

No, I'm cuban and people dont fucking care unless you dont say sorry

[@redromina]

Alex Benitez I’m also Cuban. (: manners are taught differently even across the same country.

[@alexbenitez133]

@@redromina yep

[@TheSpringfirefly]

Did you all NOT read what I wrote? It used to be seen as rude you where expected to retreat to a restroom or to the side when blowing your nose. , now nothing at all is rude...everything goes...including showing you know how to spell curse words even when there is no need for them. Blow away...

[@rapitup45]

Took my Dad and my kids to Cuba in March. It was the best place i have ever visited and i will return.🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@redromina]

That’s fantastic. So good to hear! 💙🖖

[@davidtice4972]

I've been to Cuba dos veces. A life changing experience.

[@elcubanoorgulloso6598]

Seeing the precious island where I grow up makes me feel so nostalgic and happy after living in Canada for 9 years...

[@redromina]

Thank you for watching! 💙🖖🇨🇺

[@elcubanoorgulloso6598]

Romina It was my pleasure seeing my island! :3

[@ebonycollins8177]

My husband is a Cuban man and he grew up in Havana Cuba. He will be taking me to his country next year to see my in-laws ❤️. 💙❤️ 🥰

[@neymarndoro4925]

Hi how about video call my man told me video call didn't allow banned

[@albertini5181]

I was just in cuba. Was there for 2 weeks, Varadero, Tarara and Habana.. Cuban locals are one of the most beautiful people on earth.. Especially if you are Mexican, they treat you with so much love and respect... It was truly the best place to visit, and ive traveled globally.. Cuba is #1... .

[@Marco50774]

Damd. You kidding me. So much changed in cuba. Afther the sovjet union colapse. That's for sure.

[@Diana-yn2ho]

I lived in a southern American city where there were a lot of Cubans residing. They are very lively and jovial people for the most part, although some can be somewhat temperamental. When I moved there, It took a bit of time until I understood what they were saying because they talked very fast.

[@albertini5181]

@@Diana-yn2ho i encourage you to experience Cubans in Cuba. Its completely different..

[@Diana-yn2ho]

@@albertini5181 - A distant relative of mine visited Havana, Cuba back in the 1940s. She enjoyed her trip there very much. I like their food and their music.

[@petermarshall7775]

I have lived in Havana for 15 years but have never been advised not to blow my nose. Thanks for your informative videos there is a mine of great information in your videos.

[@zainj6170]

I just came back from Cuba today and I miss it already :(

[@redromina]

Aww, you can always go back! Thank you for watching!! 💙✌️

[@relentlessmitosis]

Zain J there's a feeling in Cuba that is different from were u live Cuba is free

[@jac1161]

Communism is not a good place to live. You'd not miss it long.

[@raulrodriguez558]

Go back, and renounce your foreign passport. You wouldn't last too long. In just a couple of weeks you will be building your own "balsa" to get the hell out.

[@PaoloCanada]

first advice is wrong, you can easily change your money with hotel workers and they will pay you much more than bank exchange, just use common sense when doing it, ask about what is the exchange rate you gonna get and when ready to do it just do it together with your friends inside the hotel lobby and everything should be fine, keep in mind that if you go to the bank you'll get about 17CUP for one canadian dollar while on the streets/hotels you get about 80CUP

[@anthonygalardi7395]

Living in Miami florida is basically the same thing 😂

[@raulrodriguez558]

In Miami you are a FREE Cuban. In Cuba you are just a slave of the Castro brothers. Big difference. Also, in Miami, there is food.

[@ccdl1980]

Miami is not the same thing i am cuban but i was raised in miami and miami is really sucky tbh and miami isnt the only place wher cubans are

[@SuperBoomshack]

@@raulrodriguez558 amen brother

[@DanielaMartinez-vn1nv]

Carol Dlor true! but miami is majority cubans now! i think 54% or so. miami is the closest thing we have the cuba (i was also born in cuba, raised in miami) & the things in this video never heard of these tbh

[@eugenioolazabal1867]

You obviously have never been to Miami or lived in Miami, Florida. Miami Cubans and other Spanish speaking nationalities are well adjusted and adapted to American Social Values. More than 85% speak English fluently. It is nothing like living in CUBA at all whatsoever. You are making a flawed evaluation of what it is to live in a free open society such as Miam People in Miami can move about, speak, photograph, complain about service, etc. and do. Police authorities in Miami and South Florida, in general, are extremely courteous and forgiving unless they are apprehending a criminal suspect. It's called Miami Nice. I do encourage you to visit Cuba and Miami so you can properly ascertain the truths about both places. BTW - The SuperBowl is coming to South Florida, it gets a little pricier during such major events, but South Florida is a wonderful place to live and visit.

[@erikaherrera568]

I’m Cuban and everything she said is so true

[@redromina]

I'm Cuban too. Thanks for watching! 🖖

[@daviddwhit3225]

Best Cuba video so Far

[@neekaeen8557]

Nice people nice Nice peopel nice Culture excellent every things

[@mariyakadiev8020]

Thank you very much for the helpful information. Going to Cuba for a fist time this year to celebrate New Year :)

[@valerielove9837]

great advice. i have been to Cuba 6x in 5 years. the things you have said are just common respect and others i did not know. thanks for the advice.

[@sparx180]

Cuba is my favorite country. Never heard about not blowing your nose in Cuba. I am trying to think "did I ever blow my nose?" Never!

[@soniakiwi]

Cubans have lots of pet peeves surrounding manners that belie their informal graciousness. Growing up this used to bug me, but now I feel grateful for it when I see what a lack of courtesy and discipline produce in a person and society. I'm glad that you had a fun time in Cuba. 💗

[@redromina]

That is so true. They are very particular without even knowing it sometimes. Haha. Thank you for watching!!

[@cubanking5073]

That’s not true at all

[@Heuuntheuur]

My grandfather came from cuba and he is VERY strict when it comes to manners, in some ways im glad he is like that and i hope one day soon he can go back and visit where he was born

[@scottfairclough9764]

VERY GOOD VIDEO. GOOD ADVICE FOR PEOPLE THAT ARE INEXPERIENCED IN TRAVELING IN POOR AND OPPRESSIVE COUNTRIES.THE CUBANOS ARE VERY NICE PEOPLE AND THEY ARE VERY HAPPY AND FULL OF VIDA CONSIDERING THE PROBLEM'S THAT THEY HAVE THANKS AGAIN FOR YOUR VIDEO!!

[@siennabolarinho]

Im going to cuba very very soon! Waiting in the airport right now actually! 😁

[@hardcandy7112]

What I like about Havana , no Traffic in morning or evening , don't try getting on the I-95 after 4pm going North or 8 AM IN morning going South ,grid lock and stress.

[@casluvs]

These tips were so, so helpful as I’m going there in 25 days! I go there every year as my mum is from there. Thanks so much :)

[@redromina]

Thanks!! 🇨🇺

[@gykg3202]

Great Video! Thank you!

[@jonwashington6440]

I love you Romina You are like the daughter I never had Thank you for sharing yr fun videos & travel advice

[@corasproulermt5478]

Hi Romina, love your vids!. Which beach are you at here, and any recommendations for areas that have great beaches (other than Varadero) that are closer to Havana, also which areas to look at staying at Casa Particulars in Havana? Vieja Havana or other :) thank you gracias

[@redromina]

Pretty much any beach you land on will be nice. I’m not a beach expert so I can’t tell you specifically.

[@deeveeuhs]

Hi Romina! What’s the name of the Rumba song at the beginning of your list? “Cuba que viva Cuba”.... I can’t seem to find it.

[@redromina]

Hey check out KZbin.com/audiolibrary and search for Cuba. It’s just a royalty free song.

[@deeveeuhs]

Romina awesome! Thank you and Happy New Year!

[@anibalpuertorico6556]

How many days where you there?

[@MikeDancy]

I landed here due to a comment on Caseys vlog.. fun story, I was in Cuba in 1999 (I'm Canadian), our resort rented a bus and bought 100's of beers for maybe 25 of us. We all got drunk, including the bus driver and went to this party in some close town. Long story short, we put the bus into a ditch and the cops came with their guns drawn. They started yelling at us and pointing their guns. We managed to get one of them to drive the bus back to the resort and he yelled at the hotel manager but left us alone. It was a great time :)

[@redromina]

Hahah wow that is a GREAT story... a little scary but awesome. I actually saw a guy wearing a T-shirt yesterday that read “bad choices lead to good memories”. Guess some part of that is true! 🤷🏻‍♀️ thanks for watching mate! 💙🖖

[@MikeDancy]

bad choices led to no memories in my case.. too many drugs and concussions..

[@bernadetteortiz4930]

Mike Dancy since when In Cuba have cops ever had guns

[@bernadetteortiz4930]

Mike Dancy since when In Cuba have cops ever had guns

[@palatino2010]

+alannah Ortiz Cops have had guns forever in Cuba. Cuba is a police state.

[@AndyAlbertoAvilaCruzUnico]

Hi I from Cuba...You forgot to mention how difficult it is to connect to the internet there

[@redromina]

Hi! I didn't forget, it just doesn't fit in with this video. I have many other videos about Cuba where I do mention that. (: Gracias

[@RusValentino]

It is a matter of fact. And it's strange how the country situated in 2 steps from the invertor of Internet (USA) is so so behind in this regard.

[@hardcandy7112]

LOTS Havana hotel have internet and computer to rent ,In fact all local teenager hang outside to catch the FREE WIFI and if you phone brake tons of young tech ready to fix it for peso ,5 dollars or less .

[@ianmckillop9437]

@@RusValentino USA did not "invent" the internet.

[@timrathcke1006]

@@hardcandy7112 Hey to day its so much easier now they got nauta in there home those ppl who can effort is..and last year in December they also got data on there cell phone so it have happens really much in just one year to be honest last month they also got 4G ..those ppl who have wifi/nauta in there home pay 15 cuc fore 30 hours nauta if they use more the have to pay full price 1 cuc/per hours same with the cell phone its little more expensiv there you pay fore megabit...But its true in Cuba there is always some one who can fixing anything nothing goes to waste everything can recycle..

[@ElizabethPortal.2004]

Soy cubana y creo que soplarse la nariz en público en cuba es algo normal y cualquier parte de el mundo ya que es algo necesario de hacer cuando estamos resfriados nadie te mira raro así que creo que te lo has inventado ,segundo si puedes cambiar dinero en la calle porque es algo que muchos extranjeros hacen cuando van visita a Cuba la gente es amable algunos si son un poco estafadores pero si uno se coge miedo a ese tipo de persona las cuales en todo el mundo hay no le veo la gracia a qué viajes a países extraños donde la cultura es diferente y tercero en Cuba puedes hacer lo que quieras porque no es un país lleno de leyes las tiene no te voy a mentir pero realmente nadie las sigue así que no te tienes que preocupar de nada y solo de disfrutar el viaje 🤗

[@redromina]

Creo que depende de dónde eres en Cuba. Algunas personas están de acuerdo conmigo y otras no. No recomendaría intercambiar dinero con extraños en la calle en ningún país. Eso no es exclusivo de Cuba. Los cubanos pueden ser muy amables, pero hay estafadores en todo el mundo. Dado que estoy dando consejosa los viajeros, no puedo reforzar a las personas a hacer esto especialmente si son nuevos al mundo del viajar... que es el caso de muchas gente que ven mis videos. Pero si Cuba es un lugar muy bonito y divertido y hay mucho mas para disfrutar que para preocuparse. 😊

[@albamariajulien]

Elizabeth Portal Estoy de acuerdo contigo. Yo soy de Sancti Spiritus, del centro de Cuba, viví ahí x 11 años y nunca escuché q soplarse la nariz fuese de mala educación. Anyway Saludos

[@olgacarmona6113]

Para mí es una cochinada hacer en un lugar donde se come pero en otro lado no si es necesario

[@ElizabethPortal.2004]

bug2bug bueno déjeme decirle de que soplarse la nariz en público en o cualquier lugar es mucho más agradable a tener que observar como se te salen los mocos que es mucho más asqueroso no tiene sentido lo me acabas de decir así que no te ofendas porque somos seres humanos y tenemos nuestras necesidades y es preferible en un momento soplarse la nariz que ver cómo corren los mocos .

[@irinavazquezcruz1695]

Elizabeth Portal No imaginas cómo me he reido con tu comentario! ¡ es que eso mismo estaba yo pensando en el momento que lo leí ¡ Saludos ¡

[@sibylledecarlo7108]

Always wanted to visit Cuba. After watching your video want to go. Is it ok for a mature woman to travel alone ?

[@janfigar2588]

Four years ago I rented a car in Santiago, and I hired a Cuban driver (he was a brother of the lady-of-the-house, casa particular where I stayed). We drove the carretera 20 from Santiago to Pilon, what an experience.!! With wages in Cuba, you can hire a driver very inexpensively. (obviously you have to pay for all his expenses, e.g. separate room in hotel or casa particular, all food, top-up his mobile phone) But that's the best way to enjoy Cuba. Your driver will get holiday he could never afford otherwise, you get to look around while travelling and not worry about driving. And I hope you'll never need it, but if you ever get into any problem with car or whatever, the Cuban driver knows who to call and how to handle it. (remember your Spanish is never as good as his, and he knows local stuff)

[@iamsorry4you33]

Ese chófer era un descarado . Pasa muchas veces siempre hay gente vividora

[@iamsorry4you33]

They abuse you because you didn't know.

[@hadzid1]

Thanks for the Health and Safety Tips. Plan to visit Cuba. Love from Brunei Darussalam,

[@redromina]

Great! Thanks for watching

[@earnmoreskimore]

sorry, but I have been to cuba many times and can see that you are very much a tourista. I have exchanged money everywhere other than the hotels or exchanges, I always received great rates, no problems. Use your common sense and don't pull out thousands of dollars on a dark street. Safer than most anywhere I know of in the US to travel. Blowing your nose in public being a problem, I don't think so, ridiculous. People do it all the time, they use a hankerchief or tissue as you should. Photos, it should be the same courtesy anywhere, ask before you do. It is just being respectful. I always rent a car and I give people rides all the time, have never had any problems and have made a number of good friends by giving people a ride. I have given rides to teachers, doctors, nurses, field hands, people coming back from the dentist and lots of people with their groceries. I gave one fellow a lift to his home town of Playa Giron which was about 40 km out of my way because he was getting married the next day and had gone to get his marriage licence. A wedding gift to him and lots of good stories shared by him. Renting a car is the best way to get to see the country and meet people. Your statements about not renting a car is ridicuous. Fuel prices were less in cuba than here in canada. I never had a problem getting gas. You need to speak some spanish, and you need to have pesos to purchase gas, no credit cards. Most the roads are pretty good, but there are pot holes, driving at night maybe is not such a good idea. You do need to give the cyclists, horses and oxen carts some space. If you have driven in europe, you won't have a problem driving in Cuba. Your advice on being rude..do you really have to tell people. If you are a selfish rude tourista, please stay home. Cuba won't be for you. The people are fantastic. they will help, make you laugh, try their best and just look at the troubles as part of life, but they know that they are living in paradise. The US embargo has caused the island so many problems, I could go on for hours. I would prefer to visit cuba anytime over any other country and I am happy to give them my tourist dollars. Don't be cheap, tip well and enjoy.

[@vernonchang7408]

super helpful tips, thanks for this

[@tsetsegbat1920]

Thank you Romina for you wonderful and helpful guides and videos. i am planning to travel to Cuba in the 3 months. I love nature and beach. Can you advise me which are best beaches to relax and how to get there? I understood from your videos the car rental is out of option. How to reach far destinations? and how much usually expected when negotiating the prices for vehicle with drivers? Thank you very much for you time and dedication for sharing.

[@redromina]

thanks for watching! I'm really not sure as I don't spend too much time at the beaches whenever I go to Cuba. Honestly, it isn't too challenging. If you go to Matanzas there are a lot of great beaches anywhere you stop really! If you'd like a challenge, rent a car, but I'm not up for challenges! (: I've got some other videos about Cuba if you haven't watched them yet. You can get a private tour if you'd like and they can handle everything for you (the info for that is in the description of this video) or if you'd like to book a private driver, talk to Jose Antonio (his info is in the description of this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j4CqoqKjiZlpqqc). If you talk to Jose, tell him I sent you and to give you a good deal. (:

[@brewstergisbourne3733]

Romina, I've rented cars there about 15 times. Problems? Er, several. One time, I backed into a truck at a gas station and broke a taillight. Insurance covered it. Second time I went up a one way street the wrong way and scraped the tail of a huge camione de vaca. The last one, I gave the keys to the son of the owner of our casa particular. He destroyed it in the middle of the night. I didn't have to pay a cent, but lost 3 days of rental. I could have sent him to jail with an accurate insurance report. Nope. I've driven the length of the country several times. The most in one trip was 5000 km. Boy was the rental guy ever surprised!!

[@redromina]

Good for you. (:

[@A-RodSA]

I am from Cuba born and raised. Some of this things are true like anything with videos and photos. But some others are just wrong or location specific. Moist tourist just go to Havana and think the rest of the country is the same and is not. Is like going to NYC and thinking Alabama is the same!

[@redromina]

My video was about all of Cuba in general. Some of these won’t apply to some places, but they are still worth mentioning so people don’t do them at all.

[@ceccodangiolieri]

Hello Romina, good point about currency, you don't want to end up with pesos instead of CUC!! Water is not a problem in Cuba neither is renting a car it's just expensive but you need to find 'especial' and never never drive at night, or go super slow. For water, you can drink tap water except in Havana. Aqueduct water just does not taste good but it is safe. Agua de Pozo is safe and tastes much better.

[@redromina]

That would definitely suck!! Water is an issue for a number of people who have sensitive stomachs or come from a country where the water is very sanitized in comparison because your body hasn’t built up immunities to the bacteria that can be found in the water.

[@BudgetBoatCruising]

One more thing about renting a car. If you are involved in a collision that causes death or injury, you are obliged to stay in the country until the end of the trial that can take several months. I find that taxis are great. You can rent them for half a day on a flat rate. The driver knows where the good gas is, how to go places the tourists don't go and will tell you all about what living in Cuba is really like. Sadly, not every driver speaks more than a few words (no problem) of English but then again it is good to know a few words of Spanish just in case.

[@redromina]

Great points. Thanks for the added input!

[@Lisa-jo3jm]

Ya I’m from Cuba, and so far the tap water one is correct. My family tells me not to drink the tap water when i visit.

[@bl4ckakashi311]

Jeje te pareces a Vilma la de Scooby Doo 😁

[@redromina]

Esta bien eso. Es la mejor 🤓

[@bl4ckakashi311]

Jaja si la verdad😂 jeje no pensé q me ibas a responder😅

[@brianlewis2736]

Es la verdad jaja pero ella es muy linda

[@hisroyalhighness8566]

Velma

[@Havanacuba1985]

I think Cuba looks beautiful would love to be there one day

[@karenmiernicki9981]

FIRST THING TO DO IN CUBA: TIP generously and often, GIFT A JAR OF NUTELLA (THEY'LL GO CRAZY), GIFT A BOX OF TYLENOL FOR KIDS OR ADULTS, GIFT VITAMINE C, GIFT FOOD LIKE A BOX OF SPAGHETTI AND TOMATO PASTE (it will take little space in your luggage and it will make a REAL difference for any Cuban). 7 Days in Cuba, 7 food gifts, plus tips.

[@leoray1234]

Such good advice about how to be a gracious guest.

[@AnaOrquideasTV]

Hi Romina, the most beautiful video of my Cuba, I congratulate you ♥,I am Cuban and I live in Hialeah,greetings from hialeah florida

[@redromina]

Thank you Ana! Thanks for watching!! I have many videos about Cuba on my channel and many more to come. Be sure to watch them if you haven’t yet. 💙🖖

[@andybowman799]

I’ve been going now for 30 years to Chiverico ...not far from Santiago . The Cuban People are the very best you can find anywhere ! Be good to them and they will be good to you as best they can ! 🇨🇦🇨🇦♥️🇨🇺🇨🇺

[@redromina]

Absolutely. Thanks for watching

[@geidysosa3212]

My mom she is from Santa Clara and she said that blowing ur nose it’s wrong in Cuba coming from a Cuban-American

[@tordelfving3682]

Not changing money on the street? That no longer applies, at the bank you get 25 pesos for one dollar, on the street about 100 pesos. It gets incredibly expensive if you don't exchange money on the street. I've driven thousands of kilometers all over Cuba, the roads are very bad but if you take it easy it's fine, it can be a problem to fill up with gas due to power outages or lack of gas. But petrol is incredibly cheap (if you have changed the money on the street)

[@frankdixon4112]

That nose blowing etiquette should be practiced worldwide in my opinion. I hate it when I’m eating and someone just up and blows their nose, appetite spoiler for sure. It seems like someone did it every time I ate at the old gig.

[@rolo6932]

Do you prefer to use your sleeves or let your snot flow into your mouth?

[@debracook8859]

I’ve lived in Cuba and everyone blows their nose…it’s better than picking it. The public bus is amazing….you just have to find the bus station, understand when someone is at the office and book it the prior day. Annnnd if you miss the bus or the schedule isn’t suitable, just arrive early in the morning at the Viazul bus station, talk to a Collective taxi driver, and he will pool you with other travellers going your way…it’s often cheaper than the bus.

[@redromina]

older generations view it as bad manners. that's how it is in my family. i can understand newer generations not caring about keeping up with those traditions.

[@anamariamenendez5872]

The one about not renting a car can be true but also the rules and traffic signals are different than the ones in the US

[@doramaliapd3968]

He!! Is a great video!! I am from Cuba!! And yes!! And thank you 🙏🏻

[@redromina]

Thank you

[@TaylorRaine]

This was great! The transition clips you had of Cuba were so so beautiful!

[@redromina]

Thank you so much! Thanks for watching 💙🇨🇺

[@tenmiltenmil1770]

Thank you ! ❤️❤️❤️👍👍👍😊😊😊 New Subscriber ! PEACE ☮️

[@masclg1791]

Muy buenas recomendaciones para el visitante. Gracias por el video Romina!

[@jccuban1]

I'm born and raised in Cuba and I can validate this girl is absolutely right in this video. Wonder if you're Cuban too cause not too many tourists would know this "not to do things". Great video !!! You're beautifull by the way !!!

[@redromina]

Thank you so much!! Thanks for watching. 💙🖖🇨🇺

[@carlosvargas4603]

Thanks for not mess up with politics 👏👏👏👏👏👏👍👍👍

[@trevorpool5906]

I lived in Cuba for 6 yrs. Blowing nose in Cuba is not an issue..

[@redromina]

Guess it depends on manners and what you learn. For previous generations it was seen as bad manners. That’s all.

[@itsjj7308]

I am from cuba

[@redromina]

Welcome 🇨🇺💙

[@eddydelvalle3713]

The fuel problem is not because they just "want to sale more of it". Fuel is sold by the state, the people who work at fuel stations are state workers with minimum salary. There is a difference in fuel prices for privates and state companies; so private cab drives, or any kind of private driver, always will try to get some cheap fuel from someone that works at a fuel station so... So in order to keep the same volume of liquid in the tanks in a fuel station when doing an illegal fuel sale (stealing basically) the workers will add water to the tanks...

[@redromina]

Yup! That is another reason. Thanks for watching.

[@zackatk77]

You put this out just in time for a group at my university to watch before they leave for Cuba. ☺️ There may only be some that apply, but any bit of advice will be good for them. How helpful is that?

[@redromina]

That is awesome Zack!! I planned that because I am psychic. 😂😅

[@zackatk77]

Romina Hahaha! You must be. I'm sure they'll appreciate all your tips.

[@redromina]

Thank you. 💙✌️

[@where.is.jimmie]

Name of song at 0:38? Thanks.

[@yumaraargudin5750]

The thing about being to the locals is so true I’m Cuban and if u make one of us mad we don’t really care who u r we’ll kick u out lol 😂

[@redromina]

Yup. I know I would. Lol thanks for watching 💙🖖

[@yurisbelhavana3118]

thank you for giving good image about cubs😊

[@areitomusic]

The one thing I despise most is eating at a restaurant, and someone blows their nose. It is a disgusting and Despicable thing. And it is also very much an American thing.

[@jeffmays5434]

Right

[@joemontero725]

Hi romina. Your soo pretty and I love your charm personality and smile. Subscibed today thanks to your well informed research of Cuba and your smile. Keep them coming.

[@redromina]

thanks! 🖖

[@marieladelgado8933]

I love the footage of Cuba! What a beautiful place! Having Cuban parents, it's always very meaningful to go to the lovely island. I loved this video. It was definitely a good guide on what not to do, except I didn't know about the sneezing! 🤧I hope I did not do that!

[@redromina]

thank you! i'm glad you like the video. haha, you can sneeze and blow your nose. it's just bad manners for some people in cuba! (:

[@M8G8C8]

Omg youre so cute Romina! I will visit Cuba next summer I think its beautiful with very social and amusing people. Greetings from Turkiye

[@redromina]

Thank you for watching! 🖖

[@M8G8C8]

@@redromina Youre welcome thank you for your video and information about Cuba ;)

[@redromina]

Mika G stay tuned and subscribe! There’s more coming

[@M8G8C8]

@@redromina Done thank you. Have a nice day Romina ;)

[@karantravelleroflife]

Me gusta Este video. Soy Indio y aprendiendo Español desde hace dos años en la universidad. Quiero que usted vaya a India. Muchos besos para tí Chica😘❤🤘Buena suerte para tus upcoming video's.

[@analsandate7623]

Actually in Spanish we use the word hindú to reference to Indian people instead of Indio Indio is use more to refer 3 indigenous backgrounds like Aztecs, native Americans etc. 😊

[@leabatista7061]

I think Cuba is the most respectful country in the world and I suggest you go to Ciego de Avila and Oriente also Cienfuegos 👌🏼

[@redromina]

Those places are beautiful. Of course it’s hard to find a place in Cuba that isn’t. Thanks for watching.

[@yenny2037]

QUE VIVA CUBA LIBREEEEEEEEEEE

[@redromina]

💙🇨🇺

[@aynr5061]

Jenny CUBAAA Q LINDA ES CUBAAA Q LA DEFINDE LA QUIRE MAS

[@lemii_x2469]

Jenny AYYYYYYYYY 🇨🇺🇨🇺🇨🇺🇨🇺🇨🇺🇨🇺🇨🇺

[@anujmewada2319]

very nice information ... superb video

[@redromina]

Thanks!!

[@andrewcollazo7294]

I am have Cuban Puerto Rican and Dominican

[@redromina]

Wow you got all three! Cool! 💙

[@FrederiqueRiam]

Hey ! thank you for your video which is very clear. Just one thing : the fruit that you ate called in french : "pomme cannelle" on the video is not supposed to be eaten with the skin haha...

[@redromina]

Thanks for watching! Yes, I know that. It was supposed to be funny.. lol

[@owenhockley9124]

I remember my first time in Cuba woke up hungover af, mouth dryer than a desert no bottled water in site so I chugged back tap water and my stomach instantly turnt had the shits for two weeks

[@hardcandy7112]

I never had a problem buying water , or can sodas, plenty of Beer and Hard Liquor , in fact , I renta a 2 bedroom kitchen , dinner room all furniture/TV with nice Big bathroom w hot water and AC in the apartment , in a up scale neighborhood near the COHIBA HOTEL $45 A day with my own key and door security watching out for you and get you what you want ,for small tip . One time park the car , let walk to old Havana from Cohiba hotel , best way to learn the city and see all the art gallery and see those beautiful home in'' Vedado'' , a upper class of CUBA . and if your lost get a taxi to take home $10 dollars

[@belkistorres]

Haha haha I had too sorry 😂

[@cohall46]

Very interesting.

[@ProjectXVC]

The thumbnail made me think you was crying but then I realized it was the fact that you don’t blow your nose in public-

[@redromina]

🙌

[@eli98nee]

Hola Romina!. Yo soy cubana y acabo de encontrar tu canal por medio de este vídeo, solo me he pasado a saludar y a agradecer por agregar a Cuba a tu lista de viajes y compartir los vídeos con el mundo. Gracias por mostrar las cosas lindas de Cuba. Éxitos!!🤗

[@redromina]

Gracias!!! De donde eres en Cuba?

[@eli98nee]

@@redromina Soy de La Habana, San Miguel del Padrón para ser más precisos, para estoy viviendo en Estados Unidos, Fl.

[@redromina]

Mi familia es de la Habana tambien y limonar y quivican 💙🇨🇺

[@eli98nee]

@@redromina Pero tú no eres cubana, o sí?

[@redromina]

Yo soy cubana. Pero no naci en Cuba.

[@YOUPerro]

Saludos a las cubanas!!! Quiero visitar y quedarme un buen rato por allá pero no conozco a nadie 😬 el clima se me imagina tan bueno por allá. Acá en Chicago el invierno es muy frío!!!!

[@chgofirefighter]

No soy cubano pero vivo en Chicago, Puerto Rico. El clima aquí está de pinga! El frío no es algo normal para nosotros Latimos

[@sunnie7418]

my father is Cuban , he came to America and sadly died soon after I was born, Is there a chance I might be able to find any family in Cuba?

[@redromina]

I’m sorry about that. I’m sure if you still have family in Cuba, you can start investigating.

[@sunnie7418]

Romina alrighty thx😋

[@irispena8055]

Of course

[@thejdgoodwin]

If you want a taste of how bad it is to drive in Cuba, try driving in Miami. Make sure that you're insured, and that your last will and testament are up to date.

[@hardcandy7112]

I've been to Cuba 4 time , I don't dependent on Tour Guild , I go and rent my car sort of expensive in Havana , nothing like Freedom to travel the country , I drove to Santa Clara from Havana then I went to Pina De Rio and went around those Mountain road to vinales also went to La Palm a Beautiful Agriculture , when I need Cuba money I look for the Taxi best deal for your Dollars , I forgot to tell you driving during the day is fine but stay off the road at night , barely any light on the road , lots of Europeans love the mountains of Vinales , Beautiful cave to eat inside and river water flowing down the mountain that you can take a deep . crime and drugs is barely seen but don't flash to much , good luck , I love CUBA .

[@MariaDeLuca82871]

I’ve always bought bottled water from every country and some states. I don’t trust tapped water lol

[@theblacksamurai6329]

I loved your video about my country and your are beautiful

[@redromina]

Thank you

[@MeganKate92]

This is fantastic Romina! Very helpful tips :D

[@redromina]

Thank you so much!! 💙✌️

[@deanguy66]

Good, informative video. Luckily, I didn't run into any of these problems when I was there in 2001. If you're a musician, bring guitar strings with you as gifts, cuz at that time it was hard to get new strings there.

[@Backinblack10001]

I’m from Manchester UK England and I don’t drink our tap water neither.

[@ohtheparfum5354]

so which is better casa particulares or airbnb ?

[@redromina]

They are both essentially the same thing 😅

[@oldfarmshow]

thank you again for your videos

[@redromina]

Thank you!!

[@BrucexfromxCanada]

From Canada: Love the music, precautions make common sense, and for transportation how about those mice yellow pulmonias!

[@HiramAvila]

6:03 Bacunayagua bridge!!! my childhood lol

[@ImDKid]

also going to one of those nice old classic cars for a taxi is the easiest way to get steeply taxed. Go to a beat up one that you can see will still work properly to pay half the price.

[@Ryan-zy3rc]

WHY DONT YOU HAVE MORE SUBS?? THIS CONTENT IS AMAZING!!!

[@redromina]

IDK! I'm trying my best!!! Thank youuuuu 💙✌️

[@haki4t]

Is because she is not Cuban and she doesn’t know what she is talking about who said blowing nose in public is rude in my country or any other part of the world hahah is not your country just because u had a bad experience doesn’t mean it’s

[@khaguyahunter]

As a cuban I give all lot CYBER LIKES!!!! I worked as a tourist guide and I have to repeat most of your info to my clients; most of them japanese people that don´t know anything about my country. Thank you very much to bring such important infos to the word. Best regards!!!

[@redromina]

Thanks for watching! Glad it’s useful 💙🖖