Fidel Castro’s revolution flung Cuba on to the world stage. This pint-sized island was suddenly dealing with 2 nuclear superpowers; seeing of off 9 US presidents. The legacy of Fidel and Che Guevara are still very much present when you travel around Cuba today.

Cuba is a unique place. Years of Soviet-funded political ideology created a strong- if slightly confusing – sense of national identity. Soviet, American, Spanish, Caribbean and African influences fuse together to create a fascinating place to visit.