Heading Off: Cuba
This afternoon in 'Heading Off' Jesse jets to Cuba.
It's a country known for its vibrant culture as well as its complex political history. But there's got to be more to it than vintage cars and cigars - what is it
actually
like to travel there?
RNZ's Tony Stamp has first-hand experience, and he joins Jesse to share the ins and outs.
Drivers in Cuba must pick up hitchhikers.
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