In 2000 I travelled for the first time to Cuba, the largest Caribbean island with 11.3 million inhabitants, of which 2.7 million live in the capital city, Havana. I entered a world of wonder, contradictions and surprises. Due to difficult economic conditions, most of the Cubans are resourceful in everyday life. The magic of Havana and its riches lie within the souls of the inhabitants. The tourist industry sponsors ambitious projects and so the old heart of the city "Habana Vieja" is about as beautiful as before.
A couple of hours distance from the capital, lies Trinidad. This small colonial village offers a relaxing atmosphere and good Trova music. On further trips through the island I went to Santiago de Cuba and the hidden Baracoa, the eastern tip. Cuba is fascinating by its nature with wilder, more original beauty.