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How To Edit Your Photos For Free Using Pixlr Express
PixlrNowadays, most of us take photos with our cell phones and, thanks to the cloud, we can instantly share them with our family, friends, and followers. Unfortunately, most of the pictures in our camera rolls aren’t perfect and need to be edited in some way. Whether it’s to remove red-eye or crop out some random guy’s arm, photo editing has become a necessary tool and that's why I use Pixlr Express. Back in the day, when I wanted to edit my pictures, I’d open Photoshop and go do a few chores ... continue reading...
Our Review of Havana’s La Rosa Negra Restaurant
In search of the great Paladar One of the lovely aspects of Havana is that most of the restaurants are privately owned concerns operated by Cuban families and are better known as "Paladars". We'd heard that La Rosa Negra Restaurant was one such paladar that should not be missed. In the states, we are usually stuck with a series of branded restaurants that consistently sell uninspiring dishes to the masses and we have learned to accept our fate. Sure, there are a few innovative mom ... continue reading...
Top Ten Things to know about traveling to Cuba
First time visitor to Havana? Here's the top ten things to know about traveling to Cuba. 1. While American travelers can now travel to Cuba, their travels must fall within one of twelve categories. You cannot travel simply for the sake of traveling. Additionally, you must have a tourist visa when visiting Cuba. Your airline carrier can assist you in securing a tourist visa. Before departure, you will be asked to fill out your official visa paperwork which should ... continue reading...
A Review of my Airbnb apartment in Cuba!
Carisa and I had finally made the decision to visit Havana in late December 2016. We'd booked a flight on Delta and now had the task of selecting a place to stay during our time there. In Cuba, you will often find that "Casa Particulars" or private homestays are offered by families who are looking to rent out extra rooms to visitors in order to supplement their income. For a small additional fee, they will provide hearty homemade breakfasts to guests. We were blessed with this type of ... continue reading...