It’s 88 years since a U.S. President set foot in Cuba. That man was Calvin Coolidge.

After weeks of eager anticipation, U.S. President Barack Obama has arrived in Cuba for his historic visit.

One of the things the Cuban people are often associated with is their love of music. Jazz, salsa, rhumba are all popular musical genres on the island. The country is also famous for musical groups Los Van Van and Buena Vista Social Club.

It’s been over a year since Cuba and the United States announced their renewal of diplomatic ties. Now, President Barack Obama is visiting.

On March 21st President Barack Obama becomes the first U.S. president to travel to Cuba in more than 80 years.  

Cuba prides itself on its free education system, and like many countries where girls have equal access to education, they tend to do better than boys. 

While polls suggest a majority of Americans approve of U.S. President Barack Obama’s decision to restore diplomatic relations with Cuba, he has faced criticism at home from many of the Republican presidential candidates. But what do Cubans think?

Cigar aficionados from around the world descend on Havana for the annual Cigar Festival. Among them, some of the world’s leading experts on Cuban cigars. Many come to compete in the international cigar sommelier competition.

The Obama administration on Tuesday loosened rules on travel to Cuba and the Cuban government’s use of the dollar, removing obstacles to closer ties between the two countries five days before President Barack Obama makes a historic trip to Havana.