Santiago de Cuba | This is like the 1930’s

[@krista1968]

Been to Santiago de Cuba 30+ times . The fish is probably a bottom feeder similar to carp..it's horrible . Cuba is not known as a destination for gastronomy . It is rich in culture and many wonderful people I am honored to call my friends . Family and friends mean everything to these people making the best of a terrible situation . Quite a few of my friends have come to Canada in the past 10 years with the help of many repeat guests at a certain hotel outside of the city and at the foot of the Sierra Maestra mountains . As a woman who sometimes travels solo , it is one of my favorite destinations ..my friends welcome me into their humble homes and am treated as family .

[@oralv.stephenson1427]

Like #476. All ads watched in full. Full video watched. Another great video.

[@roving-camera_72]

I've been to Cuba twice and I'm going back at Christmas. I found the best bet for getting a decent meal was either at a Paladar (small privately-owned restaurant ) or a Casa Particulare (room in a family home). A good bit of advice: bring some hot sauce and/or bottled condiments with you from home. You won't find them in Cuba. Enjoyed the video, thanks!

[@Alifdz_03]

You can find them, just u need to look for them, or just ask

[@rons1566]

I love it. Good chill vibe. Man I’d love to go there! Thanks for all you do

[@KeenanLambert198]

Thanks for watching this one Ron! HAVANA first!

[@barrettdowning2083]

Love your work. So keep doing it

[@KeenanLambert198]

On it my brother!!! 🔥🙏🏾🫡

[@Alifdz_03]

Not gonna say anything about the fact that you came to Cuba andbu didn't visit me, because you're a great friend. Amazing video as usual

[@KeenanLambert198]

I love you Alina!!!!!! I will come see you in September🔥🙏🏾

[@Alifdz_03]

@@KeenanLambert198 You better be on time for my birthday so we can go for a drink

[@KeenanLambert198]

@@Alifdz_03 I’ll have to bring you a little gift too 😀

[@Alifdz_03]

@@KeenanLambert198 tu presencia es suficiente

[@KeenanLambert198]

@@Alifdz_03 ❤️❤️ siempre chicaa

[@pj2008]

mi love yu videos rude boy...i'm planning to go to cuba next month...i'll remember to bring my pepto...lol

[@KeenanLambert198]

READY FI Di TOILLLLEEEETT

[@dolittle6781]

Very nice video. Liked your easygoing matter of fact style of showing us around. Yes beware of restaurants staff. You made the right choice to stay away. Great footage and information. Loved the opening salsa music!! Peace!

[@San_Dee77]

Thanks for this! Its nice to get the perspective of a yaad man. Am hoping to visit soon

[@The_Barefoot_Wrestler8824]

damn abuela in the blue lol looks like you had a fun time great video. And that fish.. well.. I would have to go gringo on them and send that shit back real quick. lol

[@KeenanLambert198]

Abuela in the blue was throwing later on too🤣😂 Duck and cover 😆 stay in your foxholes

[@Heworldwide]

“Let’s get in soft… pause” 😂 aye great video as always my guy. Bless up and keep dropping that content

[@KeenanLambert198]

LMAOOOOO BIG UPS MI FREN

[@DarraCherieTV]

Hey Keenan! Loving the vlog! I gotta get back on my travel! Women not prettier in Cuba…it’s pretty women everywhere 😆

[@KeenanLambert198]

Lets get the frontier airlines trigger finger back..... lets go D

[@danellehayes4129]

I apologize if this sounds rude, clearly, Cubans come in many colors! How come, not many of them are white ?Well, Spanish looking. In Miami, a lot of Cubans look Spanish/white. Thank you for sharing the culture. You are kind! :)

[@KeenanLambert198]

Hi Danelle, Thank you so much for asking that question.... Before the Cuban Revolution, many white Cubans occupied positions wealth.... The Cuban upper class and upper middle class was almost exclusively white.... After the Revolution, many white Cubans fled given the socialist policies of the Comandante Fidel Castro Ruz... And since the revolutionary period, Cuban migrants have disproportionately been white, leaving the island to become blacker and blacker over time.... However, if you travel to Vedado, the new downtown of Havana, most of those beautiful homes are still occupied and owned by white Cubans.

[@benyaminyisrael4634]

I completely disregarded you advise in earlier videos, LOL! I just left Habana this afternoon with my pockets turned inside out! I decided to NOT change my money into cuban currency...Im headed to Santiago de Cuba next month and you best believe Im paying attention. Thanks for the vids!

[@ETS-Travel-Adventures]

Hello my fav KZbinr I have a question about as far as getting diarrhea when traveling outside our country. Why is that I get the same thing when I go to Dominican Republic

[@IncognitoTraveler8732]

Great video bro 🔥🔥🔥

[@KeenanLambert198]

Thanks my G! Respect!!!

[@nobelwarprize]

Will you return to this city? Overall pleasant experience?

[@KeenanLambert198]

50/50 I think

[@ainsleyclarke2611]

el perro disfrutó la comida

[@KeenanLambert198]

Poor ting dem did well hungry

[@raulsantaros8862]

I love your videos, i have been watching them for awhile, i been to havana 11 times,i know how the lifestyle is in cuba,for a single guy like me do you think santiago is worth the time or should I continue visiting havana?

[@KeenanLambert198]

Thank you so much for your support Raul... I think I remember a previous comment from you actually..... I think Santiago is worth a look... Just one look... Its different, just make sure you get the whole Airbnb to yourself. The Police are a little bit active in comparison to the cops in Havana.

[@Chillzone9538]

The best food i ever have in Cuba is at this Casa in Varadero Roberto & Martha Casa its like they are Jamaicans well seasoned full of flavor best food i have in all of cuba brown stew fish chicken proppa

[@KeenanLambert198]

I have to go back and find their place because good food is SOOOO hard to come by.

[@waynegreen87]

The Spanish did have an affinity toward building the capital near the water. Even when Spanish Town was the capital of Jamaica they’ve built it on a river heading towards the Sea Yeah this part of the island definitely seems more Afro Caribbean

[@Alifdz_03]

That's on the main cities, they needed the bays for the war and merchant ships. Caribbean was very important cause is in the middle of Atlantic Ocean "separating" America(by this i mean the continent) of the way to Spain

[@madslasher18]

How often do you go there brother ?? Wanna link up with you one of these times we both there

[@KeenanLambert198]

I travel so haphazardly in and out...... once every 2 months I'm in Cuba....

[@frankyciv]

As much as I loved the food in Habana...you are 1000% correct about the Pizza!

[@KeenanLambert198]

🤣🤣🤣 the Pizza is such a no go but the locals LOVE IT…. 😂

[@thekidblack111]

11:16 did you get robbed here? Great video btw

[@KeenanLambert198]

No, the boys were playing a handball game and the ball got loose… I was trying to stop the ball from going into the drain. And thanks!!! 🙏🏾

[@frankyciv]

Great content as usual!! Were the ladies in Santiago lovelier than Habana?

[@KeenanLambert198]

Yes! They were more humble…. More friendly…. And full of life 🥳

[@markstory9093]

I really enjoy your videos keep up the good work! I was in Santiago de Cuba back in 2016 and was hanging out with a local. Whenever we were in the busy spots we would keep a distance from each other. He told me he would be accosted by police if we were walking together.

[@KeenanLambert198]

Dang!!!! I hope it didn't ruin your experience....

[@jamesbond-xl3xs]

Yo Keenan you my mans and them. Good work as always. Next time you go to Santiago de Cuba lace me up with ample shots of the chocolate baddies, stat! lmbo Nah but for real tho.

[@grandimaginelifestyle4616]

Bro, did you go to Edwin Allen Comprehensive High?

[@KeenanLambert198]

No Benjamin Banneker Academy for Community Development

[@apersonaladventure8707]

How do you get there from Havana

[@KeenanLambert198]

Its a little less streamlined from Havana..... You can take Cubana Air or the bus.... ViaAzul will have bus routes to Santiago but its 12 hours min.... I flew in from Miami, there is one flight per day.

[@neilhinds7946]

Unless i missed it. Did you say how you got to Santiago de Cuba. Bus, plane??

[@KeenanLambert198]

I didn’t say…. There is one flight per day coming in from Miami…. I used that The 14 hour bus ride from Havana is not desired☠️☠️

[@casino777xo]

@@KeenanLambert198did you return to Cuba or is this a back log of your first trip

[@KeenanLambert198]

@@casino777xo I returned to Cuba

[@casino777xo]

@@KeenanLambert198 what made you want to return? I know it not for the good food

[@KeenanLambert198]

@@casino777xo In this trip its just to see the eastern side of the island..... Feel out the vibe and get a sense of how its different.

[@ainsleyclarke2611]

Disfruté el video como siempre, pero nosotras somos las chicas guapas.

[@KeenanLambert198]

LMAO... Di gyal dem soon forward mi G.

[@coreynics]

Did you fly in there or take a bus from havana ?

[@KeenanLambert198]

Only one American Airlines flight coming in via Miami..... I was on it... The bus ride from Havana is 14 hours.... I'm not built for that anymore lol

[@felixan47]

I notice that the Buildings are better preserved than Habana

[@KeenanLambert198]

More one story buildings.... Less weight... I like the vibe....

[@chakachocolate3014]

Santiago es Fidel ...St Pauli is my favorite nightclub.girls act like they don't care about money , then ask you to buy them IPHONE so that they can communicate with you .

[@burtonknows9201]

WHEW! You're a brave man! As far as the waitress goes, brutha, that's why condoms were made! 😉😉😂😂😂

[@KeenanLambert198]

Lmaoooo...... Deep tanned skin.... rounded.... beautiful smile..... I see how she acquired those 3 kids.... I must RETREAT

[@josephweeks820]

Bro'K, you were certainly straight-laced in this video. Any fish monger or chef will tell you fresh fish DOES NOT SMELL like fish. Was there with my snow-white much-younger Cuban wife many years back We had driven from la Habana. That's an experience only to be done in daylight. We only stayed 2 days. She found the city to be too black. Have you come across the subtle signal about being black? A person will take their fore finger and middle finger together and rub their opposite fore arm. This means It won't rub off (the blackness). As to being hassled, never (two whites). With Cuban wife # 2 (mulatta, who swears she is not black) we were stopped by the police in la Habana. I think there is more of Oriental visit to come. Saludos de Canada

[@KeenanLambert198]

100% accurate! The rubbing of the forearm thing.... HAHA yup.... A feww times... Sorry you got hassled... The police in Santiago are far more ACTIVE than in La Habana.... Although they ran down on me once when I was with a light mulatta in the streets of La Habana.

[@d.m.5017]

Wow A date with A Whole 🤑$10.🤯

[@KeenanLambert198]

You money always goes longggggg in Cuba.

[@ac20oakcliff]

does Brazil require a COVID test before entry?

[@KeenanLambert198]

At the time they required a test or vax

[@milsedd]

Lol they knew I was a foreigner right away - so white, so right

[@KeenanLambert198]

Shout out to you! #TEAMGRINGO!!

[@d.m.5017]

😂Back to Cuba Son! Lawd just buy yourself a vacation home there!

[@KeenanLambert198]

lol I would never!!!!

[@JustinCaseResearch]

You are not giving it up out here?.....Remember your FISH comment..the Jamiacan FISH

[@KeenanLambert198]

Lmfaoooo Wah mek you love the damn conspiracy so much!?

[@JustinCaseResearch]

@@KeenanLambert198 ..yuh done know!..lol

[@KeenanLambert198]

@@JustinCaseResearch 😎☠️🤣

[@knowledgeispower5104]

@@KeenanLambert198can you tell me how much does the average Cuban makes per month. Also I would love to help a family or someone there, can you help put me in contact with someone

[@KeenanLambert198]

@@knowledgeispower5104 With inflation the average Cuban only makes about $20 -30 a month on a gov’t salary… It’s crazy…. What type of family are you looking to help?

[@joemenendezz]

Man you have to go to private restaurants - no del estado 😅

[@KeenanLambert198]

BIG truthhhhh I lost weight in Santiago lol

[@nevilleg-baby9241]

Bro, why you didn't show the waitress 🤷🏿‍♂️ and I thought I would see notifications on ig

[@ragingbull3157]

I was thinking the same thing. He don't show the ladies to much.. 😂

[@jasonchaney777]

I don't know how you eating the food there lol😂😂😂

[@KeenanLambert198]

Lmao, my dad said the same thing.

[@bigblak8132]

@Keenan why run from the ladies? Also why not show the ones that be throwning it at you. Like the waitess

[@Delitewon]

Bro, I am an avid viewer of your videos, however, I do have some constructive criticisms. For me, your format is predictable. I say this because I can be assured that almost all your videos begin with the usual drink, then some nondescript restaurant. I am not a drinker, so the over consumption of liquor doesn’t appeal to me. I am sure others are intrigued by that. Then the food is almost always criticized. I learned Cuban food is terrible through your videos. Question, for example, there’s no trendier eatery in Santiago de Cuba? Somewhere you can have a decent meal instead of the meal and drinks costing $6 USD? For example, say $10 USD? Also, for me, I like to learn things. In Santiago, there’s no historical buildings; home of a famous person; place where a significant even occurred, or a popular place to hang out with locals? I throw those things out to enhance the channel. When things become monotonous, people tend to lose interest. Just some suggestions to inculcate moving forward. Thanks and walk good! 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽

[@KeenanLambert198]

Points taken.... Thanks for this comment of course. I have to be very careful in how I craft these videos.... I still give the historical pieces but I play with the packaging of the history as not to wear out the viewer. The drink and food is actually an intentional step into the culture of a place..... However, I hear you on the criticisms.... Why did you prefer the Santiago night piece over this one?

[@Delitewon]

@@KeenanLambert198 I would have to go back and review why I rated it higher than this one. You’re a young talented intelligent guy and you know how to make the videos more interesting. I appreciate you; hence, the constructive criticisms. Large up! 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽

[@bennettbullock9690]

I actually like this about the videos. For example, the videos about Haiti. I have read plenty about Haiti but from what I have read I get very little sense of what the day to day must be like for normal people - other than pretty awful, probably. But what do they eat, what do their cities look like, how does it feel to walk down the streets? As for the drinking, I am not much of a drinker anymore so when I travel I look for other things. But think of it this way - first, a lot of people drink more when they travel so they'll find it interesting, and he's the one who's gotta go through the hangovers from the extra-cheap rum! Anyway, his friendship with Alina alone makes the whole series worthwhile.

[@RichardGraham-l6f]

Greetins again, If you want to know what Santiago de Cuba is about, go and live for a time, among the residents of Santa Barbara, El Distrito, or Los Pinos - rather than live in some greedy, fancy, casa particular! - that's if you are tough enough!

[@KeenanLambert198]

My people are out of Lititz, St. Elizabeth, JA….. 🤣🤣… Been there and done that… Either way it’s not about me… It’s about attracting tourists to certain destinations with great historical importance.

[@hockleyvalleycoffeeroaster4599]

The fish was likely sitting around too long....hence the vinegar wash and still it was fishy. I have refused to return to Cuba until I can get good food...which looks like it could be a while. No rich in Santiago ? You are the rich in Santiago, Keenan !

[@KeenanLambert198]

The unfortunate truths..... Spot on my friendly maple leaf brother.

[@hockleyvalleycoffeeroaster4599]

@@KeenanLambert198 The other thing that Cubans will eventually have to come to grips with is that the service provider is not king. The lack of tourists has driven that home a little bit....showing them that cash is king. I remember seeing some vendor (in Havana) trying to sell a small bunch of grapes for some ridiculous price (I think it was something like USD$10). Someone probably lifted it from a state function. No way Cubans could afford that and tourists would see what a ridiculous price that was. They guy wasn't selling for less than what he thought they were worth. I passed by often as saw those grapes wither. Don't know what happened to them but likely went home and ate rotten grapes.

[@TheUnFairAdvantageCrypto]

my girl is from there. i always bring her to havana to see her. she warns me its not as free there. not sure i want to go there

[@KeenanLambert198]

Its true.... Santiago is not as cosmopolitan.... There is a lot of weight in the society... You can feel it....

[@d.m.5017]

Big spender. 😂The pizza looked SUSPECT in the window & the fish🤢Get what you pay for! Stay celibate in Dem Places, better safe than sorry K. Safe travels back🗽🏙❤

[@KeenanLambert198]

HHAHAHA Stay celi what!!!!????