Fisheye Journeys

27/04/2026

I’ve been sitting on these film photos for months. Oaxaca, Día de Mu***os (Day of the Dead), 2025. More soon. (And if you’re on the email list, check your inbox 👋)

25/04/2026

Meet Yanet, a 4th generation mezcal maker in Santiago Matatlán, Oaxaca. We’ve brought groups to this palenque twice now - in 2023 and 2024. Shoutout for welcoming our groups and teaches us something new every time we visit.

28/03/2023

Havana is a vibrant destination that offers a unique blend of history, culture, and natural beauty. From the diverse architecture to the lively music and dance scene, there is something for everyone in this iconic city. In this blog post, I’ll share with you the top 10 things to do in Havana, including cultural activities, culinary experiences, and outdoor adventures. Whether you're a first-time visitor or a seasoned traveler, there's always something new to discover in this enchanting city. So grab a mojito and let's dive into the best things to do in Havana!

A travel guide to Havana of the 10 best things to do.

14/06/2022

You still have time to make summer plans!
✨Join us in Mexico City July 22-26. You'll stay at a boutique hotel in the chic neighborhood of La Condesa, fall in love with the food scene - from a private cooking lesson with a local chef to their thriving street food scene, the flavors are unmatched.
You'll go on a walking tour around the historical center led by an art historian, visit the pyramids of Teotihuacan with an expert, float on the canals of Xochimilco, and so much more. ✨

There's only two spots left, send a message for more info!

https://www.fisheyejourneys.com/mexico-city

11/11/2020

Hi all! I’m so excited to share with you the first video in my brand new YouTube channel called Life’s a Trip! ⁣
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I’ll be creating videos about destinations, culture, and art. I’m starting off with a series of interviews with people I’ve worked with or met in Cuba or Colombia. The first few videos will be highlighting the Afro Cuban and Afro Colombian culture in those countries. ⁣
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I had the idea for this channel at the beginning of quarantine, but with everything going on in the world it didn’t feel like the right time to launch. I’ve had some remarkable conversations and I feel that their voices deserve to be heard, so I present you my channel.⁣
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The first video is a conversation with Bryan and Kyara of , a tour operator based in Cartagena, Colombia. They lead and organize group tours to Palenque, the first town in the Americas that was founded by enslaved people who freed themselves. ⁣
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In this video, they: ⁣
✅ Give us a brief history of Palenque⁣
✅ Tell us how the community is preserving its African culture⁣
✅ Talk about some of the challenges they've faced working with the community in Palenque⁣
✅ Share how the Black Lives Matter movement has impacted Colombia⁣
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Click the link in bio to watch the video 🎥⁣
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If you liked this video, I'd love it if you could give me a thumbs up and subscribe to my channel! Also, please let me know if there’s anyone you’d like to hear from on the channel! ✨

15/01/2019

If I had a dollar every time I heard these cringeworthy phrases: “I want to see Cuba before it changes,” or “I want to see Cuba before it becomes Americanized”, I’d have a lot of dollars. When I hear someone make these statements, it feels as if they’re saying that progressive change in Cuba is somehow a BAD THING; as if keeping the Cuban people locked out of the world economy is somehow better.

Classic American cars and pastel colored buildings sounds like a perfect photo backdrop. But what those photos don’t show are the cracked sidewalks, garbage-filled streets, food shortages, dilapidated infrastructure, and the fact that most of the population cannot live comfortably off their wages.

Click on the link below to read my entire blog post on why you should stop saying you want to see Cuba before it changes.

Classic American cars and pastel colored buildings sound like a perfect photo backdrop. But what those photos don’t show are the cracked sidewalks, garbage-filled streets, food shortages, dilapidated infrastructure, and the fact that most of the population cannot live comfortably off their wages. ...

31/10/2018

FAQ - What’s the food like in Cuba? I heard it’s not good. 🤨Answer: send them my way and I’ll send them to all the good spots! 😝 Tbh - the very first time I went in 2013, it was usually jamón y queso sandwiches for lunch, and although I'd try to seek out new dishes, I'd normally come back to eating some variant of rice, beans, and pork. And because Cubans rely on food rations from the government, many restaurants frequently run out of ingredients, resulting in limited menu options.
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Havana's restaurant scene has seen a recent boom in independently owned restaurants, due to the mix of tourist dollars and Raul Castro's new policy that allows Cuban citizens more entrepreneurial freedom. These are not your typical paladares; these restaurants are headed by ambitious chefs focused on bringing new culinary traditions to the Cuban table, with a heady mix of international flavors. The food in Cuba is varied and you can find delicious food from homemade at your casa particular to fancy restaurants around the city. When you travel with Fisheye Journeys, you’ll eat the best dishes the island has to offer 😋 📷 by photographer babe @ Cuba

29/10/2018

Why travel with Fisheye Journeys? Dive into the culture of a destination and bridge culture gaps by getting to know locals and their daily life. You’ll share meals and have conversations with creatives and entrepreneurs, learn about what inspires local artists, and dance the night away at the best nightlife spots. Travel with like-minded people and have a great damn time! You’ll return home inspired and moved. ✨ There are still a few spots left on our December trips. Click link in bio to view itinerary and book your spot. ✨ Photos by group our talented group photographers: 💖

12/07/2018

Havana's restaurant scene has seen a recent boom in independently owned restaurants, due to the mix of tourist dollars and Raul Castro's new policy that allows Cuban citizens more entrepreneurial freedom. These are not your typical paladares; these restaurants are headed by ambitious chefs focused on bringing new culinary traditions to the Cuban table, with a heady mix of international flavors.

After 2013, some chefs have had the opportunity to hone their culinary craft outside of Cuba, under Raul Castro's policy of allowing Cuban citizens to exit the country for the first time in over 50 years.

Recently, I sat down with Carlos Alonso Acosta, chef at one of Havana's first Cuban-Asian fusion restaurants, Jama, to discuss his creative fusions and Cuba's burgeoning food scene.

Read the interview here: http://www.fisheyejourneys.com/blog-1/2018/6/30/rbpr1rnc0i62iccdz0gkdfjnqrrccb

02/05/2018

Yes, travel to Cuba as a U.S. citizen is still legal - and safe!

Travel with a small group of like-minded people and immerse yourself in Cuba's vibrant culture.

Now booking: Cuba November 9-17, 2018
http://www.fisheyejourneys.com/cuba-9-days

Photo credit: Ira Kononenko on our March trip.

16/01/2018

Is Cuba Safe? 👀

If you're thinking about traveling to Cuba but have concerns about safety, read this.

If you're traveling to Cuba and your family/friends are concerned about your safety, send them this.

Photo by Amanda Bjorn for Fisheye Journeys In short, the answer is yes. Recently, under President Trump's administration, the Department of State released a warning to U.S. citizens urging them not to travel to Cuba. They also announced halting visa applications for Cubans wanting to visit the Unite