When I think of Cuba, cigars are one of the first things that comes to mind. That’s why I knew I had to visit Viñales, Cuba, home to some of the country’s best tobacco farms and lush green valleys. How to Get to Viñales from Havana Viñales is about 2.5 hours west of Havana. Getting there is easy. There are many taxis in the city that can take you on a day trip to Viñales or drive you there one way. My friends and I chose to stay overnight. One night works, but I recommend at

Solo travel has become one of the most rewarding experiences in my life, but I will be honest, I was really scared at first. The idea of traveling somewhere completely on my own felt intimidating, and I kept thinking about everything that could go wrong. Looking back, though, the hardest part was simply booking the flight. Once I finally did that, everything else started to feel more real and a lot more exciting. Traveling alone pushes you outside of your comfort zone and giv