Dimensions
129 x 198 x 10mm
Riddled with clichés, many of them true, Havana is like no other city in the Caribbean -- or in the world. Living with the effects of an embargo dating back nearly 50 years, it is constantly trying to move into the 21st century while proudly embracing its past On 1 August 2006, less than two weeks before his 80th birthday, Fidel Castro -- the world's longest-serving political leader -- took th unprecedented step of handing over power to his brother, Raul, who he had already chosen to succeed him when he dies. Even if this proves to be merely a temporary measure, this latest setback is a reminder that Havana could be about to change forever. If you haven't visited before, go now.
