February, 2012
Make Friends with Capitalism
The USA is very much at a crossroads in its history. After fighting the Cold War, America gained political hegemony when the Soviet Union collapsed in 1989. For the next decade America seemed to enjoy unchallenged dominance until two things happened. First China started to emerge as a formidable economic rival, and secondly, the 2005 [...]
Tags: cuba and capitalism, decline of America, example of South East Asia
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Holiday of a Lifetime to Cuba Hanging in the Balance
I was really looking forward to my holiday trip to Cuba along with my three mates. We had looked at several brochures for the place and researched all over the internet to give us the low down on what to expect. It was not a costly venture and after saving up for a few months we [...]
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Cuban Tourist Industry
One of the biggest things holding back the Cuban tourist industry is America. Cuba is literally on America’s doorstep. It is a country full of idyllic tropical beaches, fascinating colonial architecture, beautiful 1950s cars as well as a great night life. It has amazing jazz, and its own rich history and culture. It is a [...]
Tags: Cuban tourism, no direct flights between USA and Cuba, Samui Island
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Cuba needs to find the Middle Way
Discussions about Cuba often reveal a strong divide. People have strong opinions about Cuba even though they probably have never been to the country. This is because Cuba represents a strong ideological point of view. Those on the right hate the Cuban government, as do Cuba emigres in the USA. Prior to the revolution America [...]
Tags: future for Cuba, green revolution, middle way
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