TRAVEL VLOG: HAVANA, CUBA + Tips & Advice!

[@TessChristine]

Thanks so much for taking the time to watch! Always trying to inspire you to try something new. Love you guys. Be sure to give this video a like if you enjoy the travel videos! xx

[@yukilovevampire4197]

I've always wanted to travel like you do. I really hope I can go there one day. Love your channel. ~From a long time subscriber :)

[@reginazipperer7056]

You have my favorite travel vlogs!!!

[@aysls888]

Tess Christine I love that you included tips!You should definitely do that for future travel videos, it is so helpful😊 Btw the way this video was shot is beautiful and your hair looks amazing💕💕

[@miriammendoza1432]

Beautiful video!! Great tips and advice when traveling to Cuba!!! I definitely need to go Cuba asap!! I suggest for you to go to San Juan, Puerto Rico!!! You and your boyfriend will definitely love it!!

[@abbieschulz5417]

Tess Christine can you post some of your outfit deets?? LOVED that brown bodysuit with the hoop earings!

[@shannonestelle]

Loved all the footage in the beginning of the vid, so well done!!

[@stephlovesbeauty1759]

Me too!

[@lovepink7724]

Hi Shannon 💗

[@alexiscity5160]

I love how you are giving tips and advice on this travel vlog! It's super helpful :) It's definitely a new twist compared to the other travel vlogs from other people!!

[@TessChristine]

aww okay good! I was nervous it would take away from it but then I figured it can only help those who want to go :)

[@89DoraH]

this video is so beautiful in the begining, i looove it! and giving advice is great :) btw you look so gorgeous in the vid in cuba. could you make a little video about how you stay in shape? love from france!

[@xoxoizzysbeauty]

Love that you showed off the beauty of my country! I will be uiploading my own travel diary from Cuba but not from La Havana, it's from te center, Santa Clara. Anyone want to support each other? Check my my travel videos please! Ill check out yours! xoxox

[@makeupbylina1]

Alexis City It is ..

[@mansoureh]

I agree with you

[@EarlsFamilyVlogs]

Totally agree, some of the nicest people we've met on our travels! My husband and I went to Cuba the end of December and loved it! We were in Havana and then hopped over to Trinidad!

[@olivialayla6916]

What I love most about you and your channel is that you don't go to all these places for the Instagram picture, you go there for the culture and experience. Thank you for inspiring young people to go outside their comfort zone and travel to these amazing places :)

[@kaizenstateofmind]

Olivia Jules hahaha yeah no she still just does it for the attention. If she wanted Cuban culture she wouldn't have come as a tourist.

[@AshaTregear]

Looks like such a beautiful city! Has been at the top of my travel list for a few years now and now I just want to go even moreee!!

[@amyli092]

Your travel vlogs are simply the best, Tess! :D

[@TessChristine]

So happy you enjoy them as much as I do :)

[@Morenax19]

I cant believe it. Because I plan to go to Cuba soon, yesterday I was looking for a travel vlog of you going to Cuba because I couldnt remember if you went to Cuba or Mexico, and in the end I figure out one of your travel vlogs was actually from Mexico. And NOW one day later youre uploading one from Cuba.. just can believe thank you!!

[@dianachamomile]

This is literal PERFECTION! Cuba is sooo beautiful and so are you! 😻💋💋

[@tessanicacia2772]

Diana Chamomile smooth..

[@ΓωγώΚατσαρού]

I love how you actually explored Habana by foot and chose so many local cafes/bars, the vlog seemed so genuine and I felt like I got a climpse of Cuba too 😍 love you guys!

[@ΓωγώΚατσαρού]

ps I hope you had a great time and thank you for the tips!

[@ThereSheGoess]

This video came at the PERFECT time, my boyfriend and I were looking into going to Cuba!! >.

[@TessChristine]

ahh YAY!! Have fun!!

[@xoxoizzysbeauty]

Love that you showed off the beauty of my country! I will be uploading my own travel diary from Cuba but not from La Havana, it's from te center, Santa Clara. Anyone want to support each other? Check my my travel videos please! Ill check out yours! xoxox

[@angelicaserikova8188]

I love you travel vlogs! And this one is definitely my favorite! It's creative and beautiful. I felt like I'm in Cuba. And the music! It was such a positive and bright video. Thank you for it. Now I watch this video over and over again.

[@heystephanysuarez]

Such beautiful shots of Cuba 😭😭 I love this! I never even thought about visiting Cuba before but it looks so beautiful!

[@JadeKavanagh]

Your travel diaries never disappoint! All of your outfits were so cute!

[@MaaikeOosting]

Who else is always SO excited when there's a new travel vlog from Tess?!

[@tedyto97]

This is incredibly beautifully shot haha like it's so satisfying to watch 😍 You're probably the only youtuber whose vids I thumbs up before even watching bc I just know I'll love them! Love you 💕

[@HCani]

I've heard many bad things about airbnb, so I'm really hesitant. Can we have a video about that (reviews, tips, advice, etc)? :)

[@TessChristine]

It was my first time using airbnb and I had no issues. So this experience is all I have to go off of so far in regards to airbnb! I'll keep you updated if something changes :)

[@Charlotte-sp7nx]

HCani i've used it a bunch of times, and there have been 1-2 bad experiences. honestly the only thing i can recommend is read the reviews!! don't just assume people are complaining, take their advice

[@Charlotte-sp7nx]

HCani but personally i like it better than a hotel because of how local you are and you really get the authentic feel of the city

[@CarinaandZara]

I've done Airbnb so many times! but yes i've heard bad things, dont be hesitant, always read the reviews and always speak to the hosts before hand so you have a level of certainty before you arrive at the country :) xx

[@ashbammerlin]

I've used it quite a few times now in multiple countries and I've had really great experiences! I just always avoid booking anything that doesn't have any reviews and I make sure to read all of the reviews first as well.

[@rachelm7543]

I LOVED the tips & tricks info, would love this for all of your travel diaries, I feel like nobody does videos like this!

[@kimgarcia364]

Okay, but tell us where all those tops are from! SoOooO cute.

[@LissetteMarie]

lmao accurate

[@naijachicxx8629]

Kimberly Garcia I would also like to know 😭

[@mariaabad934]

It's so nice that you went to my country 😍. I can't tell you how happy it makes me that so many people want to go and liked it. It's also so cool that you did the tip for the travel. I go there every year to see my family and I love it.

[@AndreaaDiaz]

Wow Cuba looks so amazing! 😍

[@beautyandbrainz]

right! the pastel colors makes it look so lively✩

[@AndreaaDiaz]

Kitty Evergreene I know. And all of the antique buildings!

[@eylenrodriguez3186]

Andrea Diaz it really is 😊

[@Rooftopdreams]

I love her filming and now I wanna go there so much!!

[@AndreaaDiaz]

Me too girl, me tooo :D

[@SarahPaulDIY]

Tess this video was amazing! I'm obsessed with your travel diaries and I loved that you included advice and a chit chat, so helpful and definitely made it more personal :)

[@Carlyjuanita]

I've been to Cuba 6 times, can't get enough, I adore the people.

[@TheYouy89]

I love how you're trying out this new thing, with musical intro/actual travel vlog and then tourist guide near the end. Been dying to go to Cuba for sooo long😍

[@laurenbi]

Girrlll I need to know everything about what you wore and I need to know it now!! Haha but seriously great video :)

[@she5375]

you're the absolute sweetest tess... glad you enjoyed!!

[@megld13]

To everyone saying "wow Cuba is amazing", let me explain something. Cuba IS absolutely beautiful, I won't deny that. But that's the problem. Cubans lives out of tourists. If you've ever been there you know how waiters or any worker tries to make you feel amazing to convince you to tip them. The place is a dream, but the life for Cubans is not. So please, don't be fooled, because what you see is not really what it is.

[@olivial1743]

Megan so true.

[@mellanieflores]

Megan so what should we do? 😳

[@leonaparic2089]

perfect country does not exist on this planet

[@jkmarsh]

Also sounds like America.

[@DumbassPlumber]

Isn't that what waiter do everywhere?

[@maybello8063]

I'm so happy someone made a video talking about how great my country is! I'm from Havana and I really enjoy watching this kind of videos because I can see the places that I know from another perspective. Thanks for sharing your experience and for focusing on the good aspects of my beautiful and little island💜💜💜

[@FashionChaletNET]

My Family is from Cuba. But I have never been. I was born in Miami, Florida.. so, this was a nice way to see my family's homeland. Now with Castro finally gone, we may go one day! :) Xx

[@caamilavin834]

I love your travel guide, I even recommended it to people that I know that is going to travel there. You do an amazing job!

[@yanaimarquez8781]

my beautiful country, my beautiful city. You made me so happy to see this being appreciated by others than myself. I hope you received the good island vibes my people give off and felt their love and happiness, even though their circumstances are the darkest

[@jessrose7034]

I love the tips and advice after!!! its a super helpful bit after the video!! you should do a video for winter night time looks! like going out or to a party at night in the winter :)

[@doduhmonkeyful]

So I am actually from Cuba! And it brings tears to my eyes to be able to see my country because I haven't been back for years myself. My dad just recently went to go see my family and I just wanted to let you know that although Cuba is beautiful, they treat tourists so well because its such a huge part of the economy! However, I encourage that if you go, support as many local businesses as you can. As well as you are being treated, the people who actually live there are suffering, specially in La Havana. The government is still oppressive towards the people, and I feel like that's not going to change in a matter of minutes, but I urge you to give your money to the people of Cuba, not to these huge establishments because they only benefit the government, who doesn't give to the people. I am telling you this from second hand. I lived there for over a third of my life, and my family still currently lives there. The poverty is immense and people struggle every day to survive. It is a GORGEOUS place full of culture and music, but take time to learn why it is the way it is. ALSO!!! Next time visit Veradero Beach! Its one of the most gorgeous beaches in the Caribbean. Also! the province of Santiago de Cuba!

[@kholawaddy-jones3242]

Just got back for Cuba. Everything you said is true! I was mainly in La Habana (Havana) too. One HUGE extra tip- if you're not having drinks at the hotels, make sure the cafe/restaurant uses filtered water for their ice cubes/salad greens & veggies are washed in filtered water. Trust me on this one! Ask the waitress to be sure. Cuba is beautiful! The people were the best part!

[@sweetcreaturejimin]

Woah it looks so lovely. I love all the colors and it's great for pics and sightseeing.

[@monicabraun1369]

Gorgeous video!! Loved how you structured this one and gave tips and advice on how to travel there. Cuba is definitely on my list of places to go after watching :)

[@morganpavelka4945]

Amazing cinematography with this one guys!

[@TessChristine]

Ahh! Thank you! We tried something different so i'm glad you noticed :)

[@whatsgoodmaman]

Yeah you're gonna wanna make an outfit video for this trip also...need to purchase every top you wore. This video was AWESOME tess!

[@viridianaolivares2979]

it's my dream to go to Cuba and watching this gave me goosebumps!

[@ShaiBooVlogs]

I watched your video about 5 times before going on my trip to Havana and all of your tips were SO helpful!! I just got back last week and had the best time in Cuba!!

[@maddieg5564]

Please do an outfits video of everything you wore there!! 😍😍😍

[@jessfromdablock]

these travel videos are my favorite! they are so well filmed and beautiful and always full of such helpful tips! thank you for taking the time to make them! :)

[@user-dh4ie6et2c]

all your outfits in this video were amazing

[@CrystalStewartPhoto]

I totally agree!!! I love her style.

[@SOCORROGM]

cut-off shorts??

[@rianahchungh6484]

I totally enjoy watching travel videos. It gives me the vibes from abroad whilst I'm studying and makes me so much happier. Thanks for making math revision so much better!

[@micacuyco]

I hope you and Pat travel more this year! I love your travel vlogs!!! 🌍💖

[@nelukaphotography]

Love the whole travel series ...girlie!! Don't stop making them!

[@VictoriaUnderwood]

Oh my goodness 😍 This video is so beautiful

[@mariannejoyrabanal9766]

Hi

[@alanacroxford7471]

Hey Tess! Absolutely loveddddd this travel vlog! Looks like exactly the type of trip I want to go on, just wondering if you could do a video on the type of camera and equipment you use to do your vlogs? Really want to get into vlogging and photography when I go on my next trip so would be really helpful!!

[@CaitlinBea]

Ah this was so helpful!! Loved this

[@xojeaninexo]

Cafe bon bon is espresso with some milk and condensed milk 😋 I'm first and second generation Cuban and have always wanted to go see Cuba for myself but being cuban and living in America, the laws make it difficult. It's such a shame that cuba is such a beautiful country with such rich culture but the government power is what makes it so poor. A doctor makes the same wage as a garbage man. Every family gets rations of food every week depending on the family size (and its never enough) 3 eggs a week 1 can of milk for a family of 4. But I'm really glad you enjoyed it and saw the beauty of Cuba and it's culture. You really did a great job showing it's beauty through the camera! Thank you for the beautiful glimpse 💕 CUBA LIBRE 🇨🇺

[@synnefia5509]

JeanineElizabeth you can't blame Cuba's government for the fact that Cuba is poor. Cuba is poor cause USA's embargo. It's very difficult to be the only socialist country in the world. sorry for my English I'm Greek. And let me inform you that we suffer too because Usa Germany and these capitalist emperors.

[@xojeaninexo]

Castro's revolution in Cuba began before the US embargo with Cuba began. The US stopped diplomatic relations with Cuba because Cuba was making trades with the soviet union which was not an ally of the United States and JFK deemed the Soviet Union dangerous and a threat. The government and Fidel's revolution is part of the problem.

[@TurnmetoShit]

nefeli kontogiann finally someone who knows what they're saying

[@curatedtunes]

Tess, I've been following you for quite some time now, and I absolutely love your videos! This video gave me so much life when I saw it! (I'm currently in coldish Chicago) - You definitely motivated me into booking a vacation very soon 😉 thank you for your great tips!

[@marielachaves13]

Come to COSTA RICA! You will love it and Patt can get a lot of incredible photos ❤️🌴🌊☀️

[@serafemao882]

My favorite travel vlog thus far. I felt as if I was watching a movie or a music video. Perfect!!!

[@heyitsheidijay]

That shot of the street with all of the bright cars, oh wow 😍😍

[@ledesmatimepieces3937]

Omg! I love this video so much!! It reminds me of the time I went to Cuba with my boyfriend!! Such a beautiful place and the people are so nice!! I love so much your channel!

[@Waktsurfr]

Anyone who is planning on traveling to Cuba and are coming from America; don't forget to exchange your US dollars to Euros or Canadian Dollars before exchanging to CUC in Cuba. US Dollars to CUC is a 13% currency exchange fee. It's greatly recommended exchanging from Euros or Canadian dollars, the fee is 2%-3%. Happy travels~

[@bbbproductions7059]

Wow! This was like a video postcard! Stunning! I visited Cuba a long time ago but I really enjoyed it as well. The people are very friendly and the cars are so cool. I didn't enjoy the food (lacked seasoning) although I stayed at a hotel.

[@justineleconte]

Great video, beautiful. I just wish people who go there would also mention the "other side" of the country: no freedom of speech, total control of the press, houses/roads/cars collapsing because nothing is being done since the Castro's took power. You might miss on all that if you don't speak Spanish but if you do, it becomes obvious that the people are far from being OK but just can't afford to emigrate... Very sad.

[@carolinaelichalt7913]

Yeah I was just about to comment that. I got a very bittersweet feeling seeing this.

[@carolinaelichalt7913]

Exactly. It's so sad to see anyone who goes there say they're fascinated how much Cubans and Cuba 'look and act like they're from a different time era' ... but they don't actually research why :( makes me sad, but at least I really appreciate the fact that Tess didn't stayed at a 5 star all inclusive hotel.

[@xoxoizzysbeauty]

Love that you showed off the beauty of my country! I will be uploading my own travel diary from Cuba but not from La Havana, it's from te center, Santa Clara. Anyone want to support each other? Check my my travel videos please! Ill check out yours! xoxox

[@justineleconte]

- Hello to the courageous person commenting with no name & no picture, very brave of you. I have been to Cuba, I speak Spanish & I know people who live there. I discussed that with them and I actually follow the news - unlike you repeating arguments that you heard but never bothered to check. Last but not least, please watch your language & remain polite. Good day.

[@justineleconte]

- you are mixing up everything. And clearly subject to pro-Castro propaganda. Before you judge, you should check both sides of the story, the truth is probably in between. Which is my country that put Castro in that situation, in your opinion? Such sentences discredit everything else you say. Fact though: Castro has been unable to reach even agricultural self-sufficiency (in a country where the weather allows for up to 3 crops per year) & went from being dependant on the UDSSR to being dependant on Venezuela - both clearly unstable regions. Cuba is doing great? The government is counting 1 peso = 1 CUC when measuring the butto inland product per person (when 1 peso is in fact one 23rd of a CUC), to try to hide their failure. 3 newspapers, all writing the exact same thing everyday. Criminality too high so they just don't measure it - problem solved. But how could the Cubans compare the news & access outside information/opinions when they barely have any access to internet (and to ALL internet) & have no independent source available? Very sad situation...

[@TisaTells]

Loved your blog! Think I’m also going to make one with tips and trips!!

[@bonnie.yarbrough]

Cuba is my dream place to go!💕💕 ugh everything is so beautiful

[@stampulis]

Great video! What's even greater is that it's recent (2017) so this info isn't outdated. I'll be travelling to CUBA from Athens, Greece and I will definitely visit that rooftop bar.."La Guarida".

[@i.canbeauty]

I love love loved this! Through a travel agency here in Norway, you can go to Cuba for 11 days with a full packed schedule, and that is really my dream to do once 😍

[@EmilyBigelow7]

Hey Tess, love this video and the sit down aspect at the end. It's super helpful for planning a trip!! Much love to you xo

[@Daniella1673]

I love Havana!!!! Always wanted to go there ever since I saw Havana Nights ❤️

[@tempsdeloisir938]

I'm from La Habana, Cuba! I am so happy to know you guys visited & loved it! Next time y'all have to visit the beach! 🌊🌴🌺

[@imkaylaroy]

I love Cuba! Wanna go back! This video was very cool. xxxxx take care

[@LoveEnglishUK]

Love your videos Tess- really nice montage of Cuba at the beginning! Thank you :)

[@CelinaLiya]

Can we just appreciate the intro here? Awesome editing work, really made me want to travel again!

[@arumiortiz4415]

You always amaze me by your editing skills ! And the way you guys film, it's like artistic , fun and I just enjoy. I'm never disappointed by your videos. Congrats and keep it up !!!

[@TheStacyfergie]

Your outfits were to die for omg

[@briannadeg]

Cuba was not really on my travel list but now after watching your video I'm very very keen to go! 😍❤️💕🙌🏻👏🏻

[@silcasa2]

me encantó este vlog , 😄 pusistes fotos de La habana muy hermosas ! 👌📷/ I loved this Vlog , you had put beautiful photos !!! 😍 Presentas una Habana muy linda , porque lo es.😊😊😊😊

[@almoglevyharan8223]

Amazing gorgeous video!! You made me really wanna go on this trip!! Amazing colors and energy! Loved it

[@414MrMilwaukee]

My family is from La Habana Cuba. Great video

[@hithaishi.kushalappa]

It's been so long since you did a travel vlog! I LOOOVE your vlogs. They're so well curated :)

[@martaolaba]

The "cafe bombón" is just regular coffe and condensed milk. We have it here in Spain too, love from here💕

[@sandyyang4810]

One of your most attractive place you've been to! And your outfits are just... Insane! You're so gorgeous and lucky to travel that much.

[@twolala1]

Omg the brown top at 2:07 I need!!! Where did u get it?

[@twolala1]

Nvm Just checked your insta and found it! 😊💗

[@gabrielafndzdoval]

I'm Cuban and I love this! You really captured the vibe and soul of the island. ❤️❤️❤️

[@melissacarpinter7912]

Cuba is such a beautiful place 💕🙌🏽😍 Your outfits 😍

[@tawanacooke4438]

Melissa Carpinter Xmas

[@addycuevas343]

I went to Cuba 2 years ago and you really captured it's essence! I can't wait to go back to my favorite place 💓

[@sophialemus1546]

you guys should go to El Salvador! it's so beautiful

[@AndreaaDiaz]

sophia lemus I agree!!

[@anagabrielateran]

My island! So beautiful. I'm so glad you enjoyed Cuba. It truly is magical in its own way.

[@nabiilaBee]

Aw this vlogs amazing really want to visit Cuba now 😍😍

[@norakurz3087]

I am going to Cuba tomorrow!!! So this Video was perfect timing! So hyped right now! I'm kinda nervous about language and costs. I heard that a lot of the times they try to make you pay double or more and also that there are a lot of men on the streets tricking you into buying something etc.. I don't speak a word Spanish, neither does my friend and we'll travel Cuba for 2 weeks. We both have travelled quite a bit though, just never to central/south America

[@HereBeBarr]

Don't bring U.S Dollars to Cuba, you get a 10% fee.

[@staranimalark609]

she means like to take out money from your bank account in cuban money, you can do this at pretty much any international airport

[@HereBeBarr]

Yes. U.S ATM cards don't work. But you should convert your money to Euros or Canadian Dollars before going, it will save you money.

[@Navyjoy]

staranimalark no she for sure said you can convert the money in Cuba later. You should convert your money to euros before as mentioned in the comment below.

[@addycuevas343]

Hey, when I went I took pesos and US dollars and I didn't notice a difference in the exchange rate. Do you have any idea why?

[@ericarussell22]

Theres an additional 10% fee on American dollars. When I went I brought Euros, and it was almost 1 to 1. I believe you lose $13 for every $100 exchanged to CUC.

[@carmenbraojos4803]

I'm making this trip on summer and I'm so excited!! I'll use some tips because they sound really good and useful, I hope I'll like it!!

[@Fuchsiababe]

looks like I gotta add Cuba to my list of places to travel ✈✈⛵⛵ Beautiful video!

[@ashanddavetravel]

Loved the new travel diary/ tip video Tess! Come visit us down under in Australia next :) xx

[@itshaleynichole]

This makes me miss Cuba soo much! I've been three times!

[@laurabreton986]

I just found your channel and I'm just in loooveee! You're so down to earth! Love it!

[@taluolr]

where is your necklace from that you're wearing ???????!!!!!!! i need it in my life

[@sarah-jane864]

Your travel vlogs leave me shook 😩😍👌🏽 so beautifully shot and edited .. they're perfect 😍💖

[@sarahm6002]

Did u walk the malecón? Did u salsa dance? U have to go back and go to the beaches there. They're beautiful!!

[@aldimanzoni6872]

Tess, Café bombón is originally from Spain, and I think we have it all over Latin America. It's espresso coffee with sweeten condensed milk, and optional whipped cream and/or cacao powder/cinnamon. It's delicious and easy to make at home ;)

[@ShenellKennedy]

Cuba seems like such a beautiful country! 😍😍

[@kaitlynesteele1041]

LOVE your travel vlogs! I'm going to Italy end of May/early June, can you film how to pack for an international flight/what you bring in your carry on for an international flight? Would love to see that!

[@emicastillo847]

what's the name of the music (song) at the beginning!?

[@thedawex90]

i would also like to know... anyone?

[@indiaxlovee]

Emi Castillo havana - camilla ft young thug

[@paulinelopez2865]

Wish this was a lookbook too! You're outfits were on point as always 👌

[@amandasotolongo9189]

My island is beautiful. ❤️

[@dementorcelestial3294]

Oe y mia tambien 😜..un saludo bye

[@miarose9707]

Y mia

[@nirelsysd3553]

nuestra isla es hermosa claro que si! 🇨🇺

[@laflaca5191]

Ay si, amo a cuba