A Cuban woman shared on TikTok the arduous task of helping her mother pack suitcases for a trip to Cuba. This scene highlights the logistical challenges faced by many Cubans traveling to the island, capturing attention on social media and resonating with those familiar with the difficulties of packing items that are useful there.
"The challenges Cubans face when traveling to Cuba. In this case, it's my mom, whom I'm helping pack her suitcases. Look at this, it's a challenge. I'm transferring everything from one suitcase to another. We put teas in bags because they weigh more in boxes. Fans, rugs, everything. Better to ask what's not being taken," commented the user, known as @claujosedavid on TikTok, as she rearranged and adjusted the items her mother was taking along.
Creative Packing Strategies
Among the tips she shares is removing items from their boxes, like teas, to pack them in bags, reducing weight. Other items in the luggage include fans and various essentials to meet basic needs in Cuba, where product shortages and high prices limit access to many necessary goods.
"The reality of traveling to Cuba. Thank God everything is fine, going with one pound less in each suitcase," commented @claujosedavid at the bottom of the video. Comments from viewers included, "It's tough, and when you have to leave things behind because you bought too much, it's painful to leave them," "I'm in the same situation, juggling suitcases, packing and unpacking," and "My daughter went in September and had to bring everything; make sure to take mosquito repellent."