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THE COMPLETE BURNING MAN GUIDE FOR FIRST TIMERS – TICKETS, PREPARATIONS & MORE

THE COMPLETE BURNING MAN GUIDE FOR FIRST TIMERS – TICKETS, PREPARATIONS & MORE

Hello dear burner-to-be, Before reading this, I would recommend reading our article titled What Happens At Burning Man.  In order to understand why you need to such preparations, you first need to know how Burning Man works. The preparations explained here are based on the information shared in the other article. Let’s start with the most basic question: How do we find tickets? 1. Burning Man Tickets In terms of Burning Man preparations, our first order of business was to follow the dates for ticket sales. The tickets go on sale in multiple stages. They try to improve the ticketing system every year, so these stages may vary. Here is how it worked this year–please note that this may be subject to change in the…

WHO GOES TO BURNING MAN – FROM HIPPIES TO THE BILLIONAIRE’S ROW

WHO GOES TO BURNING MAN – FROM HIPPIES TO THE BILLIONAIRE’S ROW

Burning Man has been attracting very high profile people from the tech genius like Elon Musk to celebrities like Paris Hilton. While the Burning Man management thinks everybody has the equal right to come here, many Burners think the billionaire’s row has become a threat to the Burning Man culture. So who belongs here?

WHAT HAPPENS AT BURNING MAN

WHAT HAPPENS AT BURNING MAN

I returned home from Burning Man mind-blowingly inspired. Wow! Who imagined this and how? Such a nonsensical and yet brilliant idea…? Yet so many people seem to have formed opinions based on assumptions without even having been there. So here is what happens at Burning Man from a fellow Burner.

LIFE IN CUBA TODAY

LIFE IN CUBA TODAY

Many people paint an image in their heads of Cuba today. This post features our observations, research, and conversations we had with the locals about what life is like in present-day Cuba.

WHERE TO EAT IN HAVANA – PIONEERING HAVANA RESTAURANTS

WHERE TO EAT IN HAVANA – PIONEERING HAVANA RESTAURANTS

The country is becoming more and more economically liberated, something that has trickled down to the plate. Though “fine dining” will be hard to find, there are a couple of trendy restaurants that have recently opened, elevating the food scene in the country. Here you will find the best restaurants in Havana.

ULTIMATE THINGS TO DO IN TRINIDAD, CUBA

ULTIMATE THINGS TO DO IN TRINIDAD, CUBA

Trinidad is our favorite place in all of Cuba. If you thought Old Havana was a time portal, a lot of what makes Trinidad so special is its 1800s glamour, which can be seen across the city – in its architecture and even dining halls. Here, we’ve narrowed down just what to do, see and eat in this colorful colonial city.

HOW TO GET A CUBAN VISA & COSTS

HOW TO GET A CUBAN VISA & COSTS

Depending on where you’re from, you’ll probably need to get a visa to get into Cuba. But getting a Cuban visa isn’t too difficult or costly. Read more to find out how to apply for a Cuban visa, costs, and even which agencies you can use.

CUBA TRAVEL TIPS & COST

CUBA TRAVEL TIPS & COST

Before planning anything for your trip to Cuba, you absolutely MUST start here! With insider tips on the difficulties of travel in the country, the best way to sketch out your trip and just you should consider before going, this Cuba primer is your first stop on a big adventure.