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How a country of 10 million people was left without power

How a country of 10 million people was left without power

The entire population of Cuba was plunged into a countrywide blackout on Friday. But how did it get to this point?

  • by Dave Sherwood

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From tinsel-free towns to white Christmas: Top places to go in December

From tinsel-free towns to white Christmas: Top places to go in December

The experience of a winter Christmas entices many overseas at this time of year, but you’ll find plenty of other reasons to travel in December.

  • by Brian Johnston
Ernest Hemingway's Havana: Vibrant and soulful Cuba

Ernest Hemingway's Havana: Vibrant and soulful Cuba

Ernest Hemingway's talents - and demons - linger in this colourful city.

  • by Alison Stewart
Countries not influenced by Western culture and why you should visit them

Countries not influenced by Western culture and why you should visit them

These are cities that are truly different. Where nothing makes sense. And travellers will love them.

  • by Ben Groundwater
Fine dining in Cuba: Havana's food scene a draw for tourists on the culinary circuit

Fine dining in Cuba: Havana's food scene a draw for tourists on the culinary circuit

There still is a Wild West feel to Havana's dining scene. But it's undeniable a food revolution is on its way.

  • by Tim Johnson
The top 10 signature drinks of cities around the world

The top 10 signature drinks of cities around the world

You can't create an iconic drink, but some drinks say it all about a city.

  • by Paul Chai
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Gone tomorrow: the places you need to visit, right now

Gone tomorrow: the places you need to visit, right now

From the Galapagos to the Great Barrier Reef, there are some destinations you can't keep putting off for a visit, writes Michael Gebicki.

Shabby chic, Castro style

Shabby chic, Castro style

Keith Austin is entranced by the faded glory of a landmark.

A look back in wonder

A look back in wonder

Our writers spend their year going places. In 2013 these were their most memorable experiences.

Havana good time

Havana good time

Storm clouds roll in over downtown Havana. In the streets, people scurry for cover, huddling beneath doorways.

  • by Guy Wilkinson
Viva a food revolution

Viva a food revolution

Raul Castro's ascension to power is something to dine out on, writes Lydia Bell.

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