Things went the extra mile in the past months for Cuba, to the surprise of Cubans abroad who never lose contact. Imperio, the Havana-based drag queen entertainer and activist sends “a blunt message to Donald Trump and the US government in an interview with The Independent: ‘Lift the embargo’. (The Independent) And Cubacel, the monopoly full telecommunications service provider […]
Those who have been in long distance relationships know it’s a sweet hardship… Sweet because love is love, hardship due to big challenges that go with the story. Besides expensive plane tickets and limited vacation days, communication gaps and loneliness, there are also the inevitable questions that can really alter the quality of the interaction…Does she […]
Cubans living abroad, just like you, had plenty of worries last year when thinking back about their folks and friends in Cuba. New president Miguel Díaz-Canel following Mr. Castro within the same year, the energy crisis when Venezuela is no longer an ally, foreign investment missing in Cuba, the relationship with the USA that is […]
Expat jobs can be more tiring than other jobs for at least one reason: they come with a small print section, that includes working more for less sometimes, or work extra to stay on top. You may have been there before… No matter if academic-related or hard physical work involved, expat jobs are like the […]
As a Cuban abroad, you have the same dilemmas as everyone else surfing the Internet universal store. Which to choose from the whirlpool of services, deals, best tips… Of course, your interests are more specific: work permit, Cubacel online top ups, Miami jobs, English technical terms, etc. But just like a puzzled cooking fan who […]
Santa’s back to Cuba. Starting December 2018, locals can access 3G in Cuba too. Tourists and foreigners were the only ones having access to 3G in Cuba so far. We know, we know, that’s sad. Ready for more good news? Cubans’ relatives abroad can top up 3G in Cuba online, in seconds. That’s what we really […]
Are you the yes-adventure or the no-adventure type? Most probably the yes-adventure if you’re reading this. :) We know adventure has many recipes depending on what makes you tick. But if you’re an expat, for example, you’re most likely the yes-adventure type in the Google Maps sense of the term. If you come to think about […]
Let’s face it, friends! We take things for granted most of the times. That’s why we decided to take a moment and share the perspective of Cubans in America, and generally Cubans abroad. You’ll see, it will shine a human light on our routine. And for Cubans in America, pride should be the key emotion. […]
Here’s the truth! Caught between job, commuting and dinner, Christmas may seem only a roomer for some of us trying to make the best of it abroad… But, guess what! Few days left until the event. And your folks back home will probably be waiting for a Santa Claus sign from you, even if they […]
Congolese abroad know best what recharging mobiles in the Democratic Republic of Congo can do for their relatives out there… So beneficial! Actually, any support from abroad is welcomed. That’s easy to explain when any economical aspect in the country is a challenge if not a threat. On the other hand, Congolese abroad are caught […]