Just so you guys know my price points for the food is off. I think I up-charged everything by 10 euros in my post production! The food from the restaurant was around €15-€28 for 2.
Raven ; the Cuban people live basically to survive , most of them make less than $40 dollars a month so give them a pass if they try to charge a bit more , you don’t know what they have to go through to put food on their tables !!
of course you can tip, but no one wants to be scammed. Not all tourists have 100s to spend on trips. And you CANNOT tell a tourist 300 and then it becomes 4000!! That is a SCAM and it's also done in London just the same £20 becomes £200. Im not doing it no matter what country. I rather you just be honest and tell people the price that works for you.
Hey Raven, really enjoyed your video on Cuba. I have been there 16+ times. The thing is the best option is to stay at an all inclusive, be careful as to where you stay as they vary big time! I have gone from Varadero to Trinidad and at most spent $100 Canadian for the entire excursion plus a meal, when you stay at casa particulars and go on your own you will spend much more. I would go to Havana for the day with a meal and a tour guide for less than $100 Canadian, the big bucks come into play when you start taking cabs. Never take cabs in Cuba. Thanks Again. Joe From Calgary Alberta Canada
i think this was my fav vlog of yours to date! So informative! Insane how many information you collect and share with us like this! I Especially like the farm part about the coffee and honey!
When you mention CXC Spanish it took me back 🇹🇨😂😂😂 I remember when I move to the 🇬🇧 and I was applying for college the lectures were so confuse when I told them I had CXC’s.
In Havana and Veradero (hell all of the locations you went to) you have to be very careful because once they know you are tourist they will add at least 300 percent to the whatever the actual total is. They tried to do that to me when I just moved there but when I started bargaining with them, the realized what was happening and then they charged me the regular price (that they would charge locals)
the Bici taxi (that's what they call the bicycle), you can actually bargain and then get out. if they see you getting out and someone else is around, they will decrease the total. 18 pounds is alot (even at that time). My school was in Havana but in the outskirts it was like 30-45 minutes by regular taxi (maquina) and it cost $3 USD. I paid $10 to get to the airport.
@@RavenNavera Those are not prices specific to locals that I mentioned. Local prices are those that require carnet (ID) and they are only stipulated in places like museums, national attractions, and things of that nature. What I mentioned are prices that anyone, especially tourists, can get. Since I was student, and they assumed that I had money, they would always try and increase the price. My school was an international school and, as a result of that, there was always the assumption that everyone there was rich (when that was far from the truth especially cause I was there on a scholarship). 🤷🏾♀️
So unfair I’ve been following you for years and you’re not even in my new vids list. I had to search this out because I happened to catch the short. I love your content, you’re amazing at what you do. ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Omg the first restaurant I’ve been to. When I went to Cuba a couple years ago I too was out with my cousin and we got persuaded to come to try some authentic food. It was delicious but we got there and realized all the people up there were tourists and the food was pricey. It was worth it but I would say to people just be careful
my airbnb lady from the 1st place helped me book the taxi and the air bnb host in vinales booked all our excursions. The Cuban people are very helpful, friendly, and pleasant. they will help you organise everything just tell them what you want to do.
Thanks! Amazing video. How to find unofficial people to convert your euros to pesos ? Going from Spain and I'm worried about this. How much to take with me for 2 weeks ? How much to change in peso and when? Once in cuba? Everyday negotiating with the people? Any advice?
YES THE QUEEN IS BACK THANK GOD!!! 😆 LOL!!! I'M IN TEXAS N THAT'S HOW MUCH I 💘 ME SOME RAVEN A FRIEND IN MY HEAD N TH-cam QUEEN!!! NOW I'LL WATCH THE VIDEO 😆 LOL!!!!
😲 OMG! SO BEAUTIFUL! RAVEN YOU ARE SO BLESSED TO DO WHAT YOU DO. I ALREADY KNEW THE VIDEO WOULD BE AMAZING EVEN BEFORE I WATCHED THEY ALWAYS ARE NO MATTER WERE YOU GO. THANK YOU FOR TAKING US ALONE YOUR AMAZING JOURNEYS THAT GOD HAS BLESSED YOU TO BE ABLE TO DAY. OH N I CAN'T FORGET TO SAY THE HAIR IS BEAUTIFUL FIT FOR THE BEAUTIFUL QUEEN YOU ARE. CAN'T WAIT TO SEE THE NEXT SERIES. SAFE TRAVELS YOUNG LADY!!!!
Hey there. Love the video and the hair is 🔥 How did you book the taxi to Varadero? I’m going to Cuba in a few months for my birthday and want to spend the first couple of nights in Varadero. Thanks in advance!
It was the end of the corona! Cuba just opened up of course everything is going to be more expensive. The people are suffering under the regime. things are expensive, I’m not going to barter for things that are already cheaper than what I would normally pay. I did not get swindled for meals, the restaurant prices are on the menu, they aren’t just making up prices out of the blue.
@@RavenNavera that's is completely understandable. I am speaking from my experience from 2017. Even with Corona it still seemed a bit steep but it happens. The prices are printed on the menu but from my experience drivers and some locals will take you to restaurants that are geared towards tourists so it will be a much higher price.
@@moniques199 I have heard that Cuba is beautiful but that the salaries are low, I am not sure if they are mandated or something. It also comes across as though the scamming is at an all time high due to people trying to hustle. Was that your experience too? or is that the simply a "low" point when it comes to Cuba?
Can I just ask - you are African aren't you? I ask because you don't really find people of African heritage going to the Caribbean. I'm Caribbean by heritage.
Just so you guys know my price points for the food is off. I think I up-charged everything by 10 euros in my post production! The food from the restaurant was around €15-€28 for 2.
Raven ; the Cuban people live basically to survive , most of them make less than $40 dollars a month so give them a pass if they try to charge a bit more , you don’t know what they have to go through to put food on their tables !!
They can scare off tourist with the annoying scams as well! Noone wants to go on a vacation & be scammed the entire time its annoying.
Exactly, If I ever visit, I definitely plan to tip everyone well. It's a rough situation and we're very fortunate not to be in.
of course you can tip, but no one wants to be scammed. Not all tourists have 100s to spend on trips. And you CANNOT tell a tourist 300 and then it becomes 4000!! That is a SCAM and it's also done in London just the same £20 becomes £200. Im not doing it no matter what country. I rather you just be honest and tell people the price that works for you.
Hey Raven, really enjoyed your video on Cuba. I have been there 16+ times. The thing is the best option is to stay at an all inclusive, be careful as to where you stay as they vary big time! I have gone from Varadero to Trinidad and at most spent $100 Canadian for the entire excursion plus a meal, when you stay at casa particulars and go on your own you will spend much more. I would go to Havana for the day with a meal and a tour guide for less than $100 Canadian, the big bucks come into play when you start taking cabs. Never take cabs in Cuba.
Thanks Again.
Joe From Calgary Alberta Canada
i think this was my fav vlog of yours to date! So informative! Insane how many information you collect and share with us like this! I Especially like the farm part about the coffee and honey!
I am glad you loved it!
I love this video, I've learned so much. I am Cuban and live in the US. Thank you.
Beautiful vlog❤️ and Raven’s singing voice? Love it. Enjoyed those moments when you burst into song
When you mention CXC Spanish it took me back 🇹🇨😂😂😂 I remember when I move to the 🇬🇧 and I was applying for college the lectures were so confuse when I told them I had CXC’s.
So I lived in Cuba for med school... so this is gonna be an interesting video for me to watch.
Hope you enjoy it
fantabulous
In Havana and Veradero (hell all of the locations you went to) you have to be very careful because once they know you are tourist they will add at least 300 percent to the whatever the actual total is. They tried to do that to me when I just moved there but when I started bargaining with them, the realized what was happening and then they charged me the regular price (that they would charge locals)
Hello Raven. Oh it's the scenery for me. Gorgeous. Thank u for the video. Travel safe.
the Bici taxi (that's what they call the bicycle), you can actually bargain and then get out. if they see you getting out and someone else is around, they will decrease the total. 18 pounds is alot (even at that time). My school was in Havana but in the outskirts it was like 30-45 minutes by regular taxi (maquina) and it cost $3 USD. I paid $10 to get to the airport.
You are also a local.
@@RavenNavera Those are not prices specific to locals that I mentioned. Local prices are those that require carnet (ID) and they are only stipulated in places like museums, national attractions, and things of that nature. What I mentioned are prices that anyone, especially tourists, can get. Since I was student, and they assumed that I had money, they would always try and increase the price. My school was an international school and, as a result of that, there was always the assumption that everyone there was rich (when that was far from the truth especially cause I was there on a scholarship). 🤷🏾♀️
So unfair I’ve been following you for years and you’re not even in my new vids list. I had to search this out because I happened to catch the short. I love your content, you’re amazing at what you do. ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Oh no! Glad you found it
One of my favorite countries ❤️… thank you for this content, guapa!
The view is absolutely amazing 😻 my goodness
I'm going in a few months and am so happy to see this. I'm getting so excited seeing you enjoy yourself. A little nervous about the budget 😅
You will love it
wow, this is one! beautiful vlog. merci!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Omg the first restaurant I’ve been to. When I went to Cuba a couple years ago I too was out with my cousin and we got persuaded to come to try some authentic food. It was delicious but we got there and realized all the people up there were tourists and the food was pricey. It was worth it but I would say to people just be careful
What’s the name of this restaurant?
Unfortunately I can’t remember 😔
Beautiful country.
Great singing voice Raven 🥰 l love your videos!!
Awesome vlog, love every minute of it. Felt like I was literally on the trip. ❤️🥰❤️
Where and how did you book the tour for the farm in Viñales?
What made you decide to do the 3 different budgets this time around?
Great video by the way. Learned a lot! Much luv
Que fino el guajiro!!! Oh miel de la tierra y guayabita del pinar home made! What a privilege!
Thank you!!!🙏🏾🌸
Could you post the names and links of all the casa's you stayed at?
the spots in Vinales, how can I book that. I want to do the hike and what places did you stay? and how did you book the cab going there from Havana ?
my airbnb lady from the 1st place helped me book the taxi and the air bnb host in vinales booked all our excursions. The Cuban people are very helpful, friendly, and pleasant. they will help you organise everything just tell them what you want to do.
I enjoyed every bit of this video 🔥🔥🔥❤ you never disappoint Raven ☺💕
Thanks! Amazing video. How to find unofficial people to convert your euros to pesos ? Going from Spain and I'm worried about this. How much to take with me for 2 weeks ? How much to change in peso and when? Once in cuba? Everyday negotiating with the people? Any advice?
The taxi drivers will help you! 1 euro will give you anywhere from 90-110 pesos. Bring at least €2000 with you. Change little at a time.
Where’s our boy frennnn
The costs already sound inflated 5 mins in 😅 Braids are stunning by the way!
What was your plan for Trinidad besides the waterfall?
Amazing as always!! I’ll have to rewatch my notebook and take notes. Dying to try that rum and honey. When the mojitos hit part had me 💀🤣🤣🤣
👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 Yes!! I love this idea
A great video, thank you as my friends have giving me mix reviews. Thanks so much take notes.
I am glad it helped you
YES THE QUEEN IS BACK THANK GOD!!! 😆 LOL!!! I'M IN TEXAS N THAT'S HOW MUCH I 💘 ME SOME RAVEN A FRIEND IN MY HEAD N TH-cam QUEEN!!! NOW I'LL WATCH THE VIDEO 😆 LOL!!!!
I love this!! Thank you & Enjoy 😆
😲 OMG! SO BEAUTIFUL! RAVEN YOU ARE SO BLESSED TO DO WHAT YOU DO. I ALREADY KNEW THE VIDEO WOULD BE AMAZING EVEN BEFORE I WATCHED THEY ALWAYS ARE NO MATTER WERE YOU GO. THANK YOU FOR TAKING US ALONE YOUR AMAZING JOURNEYS THAT GOD HAS BLESSED YOU TO BE ABLE TO DAY. OH N I CAN'T FORGET TO SAY THE HAIR IS BEAUTIFUL FIT FOR THE BEAUTIFUL QUEEN YOU ARE. CAN'T WAIT TO SEE THE NEXT SERIES. SAFE TRAVELS YOUNG LADY!!!!
How can I get Rudys information for the car ride?
Hi, does anyone know the name of the first restaurant on this vlog? Going yo Cuba Jan 21st for two weeks! 🥰😋
Cuba was never on my bucket list but now….
You will love it
Raven I live through you luv.
Hey. Which Viñales tour was this?
Hey there. Love the video and the hair is 🔥
How did you book the taxi to Varadero? I’m going to Cuba in a few months for my birthday and want to spend the first couple of nights in Varadero.
Thanks in advance!
We did the horseback ride to the cigar factory.
☀️👀 18,000 Paso's for a ride
Enjoy 😝
Going next month can I pay with dollars at restaurants and cars? Thanks
Please leave the link of the house in Vinales.
I cannot link it in the video as it is a conflict with my ongoing partnership but you can find it here: abnb.me/NcjUYdMihrb
Did anyone get the name of the first restaurant she went to? I missed it! 🤦🏾♂️
How dovu book them
You didn't pay in Pesos? When we travelled there we convert our Euro?
You need to come to Puerto Rico !!!♥️
How can I book the guide
Hi
Do you have a link or point of contact for the vinales place you stayed?
Thanks
Jo
abnb.me/NcjUYdMihrb
I want to travel to Cuba... Need more information on this place. Can you please help....
I literally created 3 videos lol
Did your friend say "salop"??? OMG I have not heard that word for years!!! lol
Yeah he thought I burned my tongue 🤣🤣🤣
Long live cuba
Hey guys ..nice vube in this video . Where are you guys from ...cos you said Tuktuk like in East Africa...
Oh you guys should have went to casa de la musica in havana
you have a beautiful voice
Hi, good video, I'm Cuban
love the video. go to cuba and don't use taxi.
Glad you enjoyed it
You definitely got robbed there by the tutu, it can’t be more than 500-800 pesos
They take advantage of friendly people be careful
Yeah, times are hard I know the people really suffering but so I didn’t mind the £17 but £40 was ridiculous lol
🌺🌺🙏🙏💕💕💕🌼
Hair is laid
they swindle you all the time. could have had a dinner and drinks for 2 closer to $20. Atleast in 2017 when I went.
Definitely less than 20 for both meals
@@baybeetricia respeto
It was the end of the corona! Cuba just opened up of course everything is going to be more expensive. The people are suffering under the regime. things are expensive, I’m not going to barter for things that are already cheaper than what I would normally pay. I did not get swindled for meals, the restaurant prices are on the menu, they aren’t just making up prices out of the blue.
@@RavenNavera that's is completely understandable. I am speaking from my experience from 2017. Even with Corona it still seemed a bit steep but it happens. The prices are printed on the menu but from my experience drivers and some locals will take you to restaurants that are geared towards tourists so it will be a much higher price.
@@moniques199 I have heard that Cuba is beautiful but that the salaries are low, I am not sure if they are mandated or something. It also comes across as though the scamming is at an all time high due to people trying to hustle. Was that your experience too? or is that the simply a "low" point when it comes to Cuba?
Salvador and mexico the enemy lol
Can I just ask - you are African aren't you? I ask because you don't really find people of African heritage going to the Caribbean. I'm Caribbean by heritage.
I am St Lucian
Now I want to go back to Cuba 🇨🇺
Do it! You will love it