A Cuban has gone viral on TikTok by sharing her trick for fitting more items in her luggage on the way to the island. The user @rosaliaborrego demonstrated how she transformed a travel pillow into a complete hiding spot for clothes. The most surprising part is that in the video, you can see her start to pull out item after item from inside the pillow, leaving everyone astonished by how much it could hold.
"The things a Cuban does to carry it all", he wrote about the video that has already garnered hundreds of reactions.
The ingenuity quickly sparked all sorts of comments: “That’s exactly how I was on my first trip; I thought I was going to lose my neck with that weighing more than two pounds”; “We ourselves ruin everything”; “Don’t they see that when it goes through the scanner?”
Several admitted that they had been using this trick for years, others took note for their next trip, and there were those who humorously warned: "Don't flaunt it too much, or Customs might be watching TikTok."
Rosalía herself responded in the comments: "It's just any travel pillow, I opened a hole and then closed it."
And when it comes to packing for Cuba, it never seems to be enough. Whether it's in a pillow, inside a stuffed animal, or using multiple layers of clothing, Cubans always find a way...
Tips and Tricks for Bringing More Luggage to Cuba
What is the viral pillow trick to bring more clothes to Cuba?
The trick involves using a travel pillow as extra storage space. The Cuban @rosaliaborrego demonstrated on TikTok how she turned a pillow into a hiding place for clothes, allowing her to take more garments than usual on her trip to Cuba. She simply opened a hole in the pillow, filled it with clothing, and then closed it, surprising many with the amount of stuff she was able to bring.
Why do Cubans seek to bring more items on their trips to the island?
The economic situation in Cuba drives many Cubans to bring essential supplies for their families. Due to the scarcity of basic products and high prices on the island, Cubans abroad are trying to maximize their luggage to carry food and necessary items, as Rosy demonstrates in her viral TikTok videos where she organizes her suitcase like a game of Tetris.
What customs restrictions does luggage face in Cuba?
In Cuba, excess baggage is charged at a rate of 10 dollars per kilogram. Travelers can take up to 66 pounds free of customs duties, which includes miscellaneous items and personal belongings. However, exceeding this limit may result in additional charges, as customs authorities impose strict controls to prevent the entry of undeclared goods.
What other tricks do Cubans use to pack more efficiently?
Cubans use various tricks such as removing products from their original boxes to reduce weight. For example, instead of carrying teas in boxes, they put them in bags. They also take advantage of every corner of their luggage to include staple foods and other essential products. These methods reflect the Cuban ingenuity in navigating luggage limitations and customs restrictions.
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