A Cuban who decided to return to live in Cuba with his family after living in the United States shared on TikTok what he misses most about his life in that country. While he mentioned several comforts, there were two things he particularly highlighted: being able to take hot showers and easily finding spare parts for his car.
The Cuban, known on social media as HG Texido (@yusniertexido), shared a video on TikTok in response to a follower who asked him what he missed most about the United States. In his reply, he also revealed the things his wife and son miss the most.
According to him, his wife particularly remembers the strolls through shopping centers, even when she had no intention of buying anything.
"Even if you don't buy anything, just a walk, you would get something if there was any little deal," she explained. She also mentioned the foods they enjoyed during those outings, like teriyaki chicken with sweet sauce, "something different from what you make at home."
His son, for his part, misses the variety of options for eating out, from fried rice and spaghetti to different preparations of meat and teriyaki chicken.
However, when it was his turn, Texido confessed that there are two things from his life in the United States that he especially misses.
The first is something as everyday as taking a shower with hot water. "Every time I have to douse myself with that cold water from the shower, oh boy," she said with a laugh.
The Cuban explained that he currently has to heat water in a bucket and bathe using a jug. Although he plans to install a 50-liter water heater to have hot water for showers, for now he has to resort to that method.
The second thing that is most missed is the ease of obtaining parts and supplies for their car, something that, as they explained, has become a real headache since their return to Cuba.
Texido mentioned that he has been searching for an original part for his Land Rover Defender, a classic vehicle from the 80s and 90s, without success. He even traveled to Havana in the hope of purchasing the part, but returned without it.
"I want to fix something on my car, for example, a part, a screw, something, and I can't find it," he lamented.
To explain the difference with the United States, he recalled how easy it was to obtain virtually any spare part, whether in a physical store or through e-commerce platforms.
"There you go out, you go there, and you have everything. And if you can't find it in some places, you turn to Amazon, to eBay, but you will find it," he assured.
The difficulty of obtaining automobile parts is one of the issues faced by drivers in Cuba. Previously, a vehicle seller explained why sending a car to the island could be a bad idea, highlighting among the inconveniences the scarcity of spare parts, difficulties in obtaining fuel, and the deterioration of the roads.
HG Texido announced in July 2026 that he would be returning permanently to Cuba with his family. At that time, he shared a video from his nearly empty home, after selling his furniture and belongings, and stated that he was leaving "complete," including his dog Firulais.
Now, several months after that decision, the Cuban acknowledges that there are comforts from his old life that he still misses, especially when he has to bathe with cold water or search for a part for his vehicle.
"In this country, nothing ever shows up," she expressed with frustration, referring to the difficulties in obtaining spare parts in Cuba.
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