Have you been to Cuba and ventured off-the-beaten-path? We need your words and images for our next Insider’s Guide to Cuba!
We’re looking for locals and travelers that have been, seen and experienced Cuba beyond the city walls of Havana.
Have a look through the titles and let us know in the submission form below which ones you’re an expert at and why you are perfect to write the story.
Please note – we have a specific brief, with specific requirements for style, tone and approach. DO NOT SEND COMPLETED WORKS THROUGH MOJOS. You must apply to be awarded the commissions and we will be in touch if you are successful with more details regarding the assignment.
Deadlines: Applications by 3rd March
First draft by 10th March
Payment: 50 cents (USD) per word. If you’re a blogger, writer or author, we’re also happy to put a backlink in the author bio. For photo stories, payment will be discussed separately.
Expertise required: Writers and Photographers wanted. See individual stories for more details.
The Brief:
Select one or more of the following stories about Cuba. Please note, though included experiences under each story is mandatory, we also welcome your personal tips and additions – you’re the insider!
1. Cost Guide to Cuba (400 words maximum)
Keywords: Food costs, accommodation costs, transport costs, getting cash out at ATMs, Please reference in $USD.
2. Finding and Booking Accommodation in Cuba (550 words maximum)
A how-to guide for travelers to Cuba. How to find places to stay, how to book accommodation, how must it will cost. Include: local homestays, hostels, hotels.
3. Visas and Vaccinations for a Trip to Cuba (550 words maximum)
How to get a visa for Cuba – talk about various scenarios and confusions around visas. Mention insurance, and showing your insurance for the duration of the stay upon arrival. List vaccinations you must get before a trip to Cuba.
4. Getting to Cuba/Getting Around Once You’re There (550 words maximum)
How to get to Cuba if you’re flying through the US (at the moment there are issues around this). Best way to get around Cuba – generic overview of transport and logistics. Driving in Cuba.
5. Cuba’s Cultural Highlights (550 words maximum)
Festivals to see in Cuba, music, rum, cigars, religion, dance.
6. Top Landmarks for History Buffs Visiting Cuba (550 words maximum)
Keywords: Che Guevara Mausoleum, Museo Historico Naval Nacional, Jose Marti Memorial,
7. Useful Phrases for Travelers to Cuba (300 words maximum)
Please list all useful phrases to help travelers when they first arrive.
8. Top scams to watch out for (audit pre-existing article)
Provide up-to-date information for us to make changes to this existing article: https://www.worldnomads.com/travel-safety/caribbean/cuba/cuba-scams-and-swindles-and-cons-oh-my
9. Cuba’s Nightlife (500 words maximum)
Top nightlife experiences, bars to go to, and restaurants.
Western Cuba Articles
10. Top Things to do/see in Havana (550 words maximum plus up to 3 photos)
Key places to talk about (not all): Jose Marti Memorial, Old Havana, Central Havana, New Havana, El Capitolio, Museo de Bellas Artes, Great Theatre of Havana, Cathedrals, Castillo de la Real Fuerza, Museum of Revolution, Havana Bay Fortress, Morro Castle, La Cabana, Havana Aquarium, Beaches
11. Day Trips from Havana (550 words maximum plus up to 3 photos)
Key places to talk about: Matanzas, beaches, spots to go scuba diving etc. Discuss transport to and from Havana when doing day trips.
12. Top Things to do/see in Pinar del Rio (550 words maximum plus up to 5 photos)
Key places to talk about: Catedral de San Rosendo, Jardin Botanico de Vinales (Botanical garden)
13. Day Trips from Pinar del Rio (550 words maximum plus up to 5 photos)
Key places to talk about: Vinales Valley, Parque Nacional La Guira, beaches, spots to go scuba diving, surf spots, etc
Discuss transport to and from Pinar del Rio when doing day trips.
14. Top Things to do/see in Matanzas (550 words maximum plus up to 5 photos)
Key places to talk about: Pharmaceutical Museum, Cuevas de Bellamar, Castle of San Severino, Bellamar Caves, Cayo Blanco, Scuba/Snorkelling spots.
Central Cuba Articles
15. Top Things to do/see in Santa Clara (550 words maximum plus up to 5 photos)
Mention top landmarks and sites to visit: Che Guevara Mausoleum, The Armored Train Park, Cathedral de Las Hermanas Santa Clara Asis, Teatro La Caridad, Leoncio Vidal Park.
Talk about other fun things to do off-the-beaten-path near Santa Clara. Mention best modes of transport.
16. Top Things to do/see in Cienfuegos (550 words maximum plus up to 5 photos)
Mention top landmarks to visit: Palacio de Valle, Museo Historico Naval Nacional, Museo Provincial (Provincial Museum), Parque Jose Marti.
Talk about beaches, scuba or snorkel, surfing and hiking spots near Cienfuegos. Mention best modes of transport.
17. Top Things to do/see in Camaguey (550 words maximum plus up to 5 photos)
Mention top landmarks to visit: Museo Provincial Ignacio Agramonte, Casino Campestre, Museo Historico Naval Nacional.
Talk about beaches, scuba or snorkel, surfing and hiking spots near Camaguey. Mention best modes of transport.
18. Top Things to do/see in Trinidad, Cuba (550 words maximum plus up to 5 photos)
Mention top landmarks: La Santisima Trinidad, Museo Historico Municipal, Museo Romantico, Museo de Arquitectura, Museo de la Luncha Contra Bandidos.
Talk about any beaches, scuba spots, waterfalls, parks nearby.
19. Top Outdoor Adventures in Central Cuba (550 words maximum plus up to 5 photos)
The best beaches, national parks, places to go scuba diving/surfing and hiking.
Eastern Cuba Articles
20. Top Things to do in Santiago de Cuba (550 words maximum plus up to 5 photos)
Mention landmarks: San Pedro de la Roca Castle, Casa de Diego Velazquez, Complejo Monumental Antonio Maceo, Refineria de Petroleo Hermano Diaz.
Talk about beaches, walking tours around the city etc.
21. Day Drips from Santiago de Cuba (550 words maximum plus up to 5 photos)
Places to visit within a few hours from Santiago de Cuba. Include beaches, national parks, day hikes.
22. Turquino National Park – AKA Sierra Maestra National Park (550 words maximum, 5 photos)
Day trips, top hiking trails, things to see.
23. Top Things to do/see in Holguin (550 words maximum, 5 photos)
Talk about beaches, walking tours around the city etc.
24. Top Things to do/see in Baracoa (550 words maximum, 5 photos)
Talk about beaches, walking tours around the city etc.
25. Top Outdoor Adventures in Eastern Cuba (550 words maximum plus up to 5 photos)
The best beaches, national parks, places to go scuba diving/surfing and hiking.
Adventure Cuba Articles
26. Top Diving spots in Cuba (550 words maximum and up to 5 photos)
Keywords: Maria La Gorda, Punta Frances, Jardines de la Reina, Cayo Largo, Cayo Coco, Holguin, Bay of Pigs
27. Top Hiking/Trekking in Cuba (550 words maximum and up to 5 photos)
Keywords: La Plata Mountain Trail, Jardines de la Reina, La Boca (Camaguey), Sierra Maestra, Pico Turquino, Sierra del Escambray, Reserva ecologica Alturas de Banao
28. Top Wildlife Experiences in Cuba (550 words maximum and up to 5 photos)
Keywords: Ignacio Agramonte Park, Lago de los Suenos, Leonico Vidal Park, Jardin Botanico de Vinales, Baconaco, Vinales Valley, Mural de la Prehistorica, Sierra Maestra, Parque Nacional de Turquino
29. Top Surfing Spots in Cuba (550 words maximum and up to 5 photos)
Key places: Yumuri, Baconao, Cabo de San Antonio, La setenta, Playas del Este, Sun Beach, Playa Mar Verde
Safety Articles
30. Safety Tips for Scuba Divers in Cuba (300 words)
Tour operators, scuba gear, safety in the water, expertise required.
31. Safety Tips for Surfers in Cuba (300 words)
Safest beaches to surf, how to stay safe when surfing alone, severe weather and what seasons are best to surf in Cuba.
32. Safety Tips for Women in Cuba (300 words)
How safe is it for women to travel solo in Cuba? Tips on how to stay safe traveling alone.
33. Safety Tips for Car Hire in Cuba (300 words)
What documentation do travelers need? Are there any scams to look out for? Are there any dangerous roads?
34. Safety for LGBT Travel in Cuba (300 words)
Is Cuba safe for LGBT communities, what areas to avoid, the current situation.
35. Logistics for Film Makers and Photographers in Cuba (550 words)
It isn’t easy for film makers to produce in Cuba. Share your tips on how to go about this, who you need to speak to for permissions etc.
36. How to write about a place honestly (550 words)
How to write about experiences honestly – in terms of censorship vs honesty.
37. Pitch Your Travel Story! (550 words maximum, up to 5 photos)
Pitch us a compelling travel tale you’ve got from Cuba! If we like the story you’ve got to tell, we’ll commission you to write for us.
Tips for applicants:
These stories are designed to be standalone blog posts to be featured on WorldNomads.com, but will also be reformatted to become a downloadable Insider’s Guide.
See below for some examples of articles:
Top Places to See in Cuba
11 of Japan’s Most Unforgettable Temples and Shrines
5 Unique Japanese Landmarks
Aussie Crocs & Sharks: Tips to Remain Alive
Examples of our Insider’s Guides:
Cuba Essentials Guide (US/Canada specific)
Insider’s Guide to Japan
First 24 hours in India
Thailand Survival Guide
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