Kameri Larson, Author at Beyond These Borders

4 “Best” Restaurants from 8 Days Around Cuba

June 2, 2016 by Kameri 3 Comments

The restaurant scene in Cuba has been dramatically evolving in recent years. When I am asked how the food was, I say you don't go for the food. However, I think the food scene is making strong strides in that direction. In the 1990’s, after the fall of the Soviet Union (which was supporting Cuba) and subsequently a dramatic decrease in Cuba’s economy, the Cuban government made economic reforms to allow small privately owned restaurants. Previous to that, only government ran restaurants were …

Save Money with CBX to Tijuana Airport

April 30, 2016 by Kameri Leave a Comment

If you live in Southern California, you may be able to travel south for less money! The Tijuana Airport is just across the border from San Diego and the Cross Border Xpress (CBX) can get you there easier. When I first started looking at flights to Havana, I decided to investigate the cost from Tijuana compared to San Diego. The flight from San Diego to Havana, Cuba was at least $800. I found one from Tijuana for $330! I chose to cross the border and save some money!! In the past, you …

Si, se puede! Surviving the Inca Trail

April 25, 2016 by Kameri Leave a Comment

I was sitting on the ledge, looking at the spectacular mountains encompassing us. Surrounded by my friends who I have hiked three full days with, I broke down in tears. All the worry, fear, and desire I had about this hike and the pain I struggled through to do it hit me. It finally felt safe to let it out. The day had been extremely painful, but it was much more than that. It had been a surreal, beautiful day hiking through a science - fiction like cloud forrest. Three full days on the Inca …