In today’s episode, we’ll be talking to Cassandra Brooklyn, a travel writer, guidebook author, travel advisor, and international group tour leader. Her tour company Escaping NY, specializes in small group adventures to Cuba as well as other destinations in Latin America and interestingly Jordan too. If you go on to Cass’s site or look in the show notes, you will see links to these trips. You will see her 2021 departures for Jordan, Cuba, and Mexico that will start in the 3rd quarter of 2021 when hopefully travel will be a bit easier. This episode is going to be perfect if you have ever considered traveling to Cuba but just put it in the too-hard basket. Perhaps you have been concerned about visas, logistics, and the idea that you might go hungry while traveling to Cuba. Cassandra doesn’t sugarcoat the challenges with traveling to Cuba, but she certainly breaks down the challenges and makes it super easy.
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But first, this podcast is sponsored by us World Vegan Travel, the group tour company where vegan and vegan-curious travelers can experience the best of vegan travel to amazing travel and exotic destinations around the world. We have two new and exciting trips for 2021, trips that we have never offered before including a South Africa trip which to our knowledge is the first vegan trip to South Africa. Come explore one of the world's most beautiful coastline with stops at 2 safari camps, whale watching, a visit to a farm sanctuary, wine tasting at a local winery (of course!), 100% plant-based cuisine throughout and accompanied by our very own private and amazing wildlife photographer, Jennifer Hadley, who will provide you with jaw-dropping photos of your trip, and be around for tips and tricks to increase your photography skills! We want to let you know that there is actually an early bird price for this trip where you can save more than $500. Go on to our website or click the link in the description to find out more. If you are curious about this trip but are a little hesitant given the pandemic situation, then please drop us a line. Seb would be most happy to have a chat with you about booking during a pandemic.
Learn more about what we talk about
Vegan Home and Travel (our new blog)
Escaping NY website
Cassandra’s Ebook Cuba by Bike
All Cassandra’s links for Cuba.
Cassandra’s 2021 trips
Jordan: Mystical Desert Wonders September 11th - 19th 2021
Mexico: Day of the Dead Parades and Preparation - October 22nd - 28th Festivals and Folklore - October 29th - Nov 3rd
Cuba: Cycling, Cigars, and Classic Cars November 19th - 27th November 27th - December 5th
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