A Gonzo Revolution in Cuba
Plenty of thoughts about this controversial island in the Caribbean, where tourists are herded into all-inclusive resorts while the songs of Revolution still echo in Havana. Saddled amongst a large group of journalists, the rum flows into the beating heart of change.
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Cuba is a complicated country, going through a complicated time. If you’re planning on visiting, I’d highly suggest you read this first.
In Other News:
I’m going to Mount Everest, and you come too! This November, I’m leading a 3-week trek through Nepal to Everest Base Camp. There are just 14 spots available, the tour is highly rated, professional, and reasonably priced, plus you could win a free trip to do the Inca Trail to Maccu Piccu! Visit World Expeditions for more info.
Check out my photo gallery about my recent visit to Eastern China, and a Dos Equus inspired Itinerary for the Spring Traveller, courtesy Sympatico.ca
Here’s a TV interview I did with Breakfast TV about my Non Essential Travel Essentials (and see, there’s always a way to sneak in women urinating upright on breakfast television)
Here’s a couple interviews I did with the blogs Business Backpacker and Nomadic Chick. And if you’re interested in the technical side of my Youtube clips, here’s another one with the wonderfully named Starship Monkey.
Confessions of a Polo Virgin is my hilarious attempt at playing polo, and I suppose writing for an esteemed Polo magazine in Barbados.
My latest online Thrillseeker column in Outpost Magazine: Bullfighting in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean? You Betcha!
Word Travels Season 3 is coming to a close in Canada, but you can watch full episodes online! or tune in Sunday nights on OLN at 7pm & 11pm PT/10pm ET. Other episodes re-run weekends on CityTV Saturdays at midnight, 5pm & 6:30pm ET / 2pm & 3:30pm PT
You can also watch me on National Geographic and Nat Geo Adventure in 40 countries including South Korea, Germany, Japan, Italy, throughout the Middle East and Australia. Season 3 will be starting soon all around the world on The Travel Channel, including South Africa, Scandinavia, Asia, Germany, and the UK!
It’s going to be a busy June. For I’ll spend a week exploring Prince Edward Island (expect plenty of video!) and then I’ll be heading off to Costa Rica and Panama. Yes Creedence, I am what you might call a Fortunate Son.
Travel safe,
Robin
October 24th, 2010 at 7:41 am
I enjoyed your article and the recommendations provided. There are thousands of ideas out there that are both honest and bad. If you have any more information concerning travel tips or associated topics, that would be much appreciated. Keep up the good writing!