If you haven’t been to Cuba, it should be on your list. It is a country steeped in culture, history and it has been through a lot. Despite 50 years of withering neglect, the damaged colonial buildings are still grand and beautiful. You will feel as if you are in a time warp with the lack of internet, private enterprise, old classic cars and brightly coloured buildings. Things you need to know when going to Cuba: Cash is king! In Cuba they have two currencies; you’ll hear it being referred to as the local currency, or Cuban Peso, and the tourist currency, Cuban Convertible currency (CUC). Cuban currency is considered a closed currency, i.e you can only get it from within the country. The exchange rate is $1 = 1 CUC and 1 CUC = 25 Cuban Peso for locals. Tourists use almost exclusively CUC so you won’t need to worry about the other currency. Take cash in your own currency and exchange it at the desk in the airport for CUC. Not many shops and restaurants accept card so make sure you have cash on you, and ATMs are few and far between. Sometime…