(CNN) -- Circles Robinson is a 55-year-old American who has lived in Havana with his family since 2001. He works revising English translations for official Cuban media online publications and in his spare time he writes his own blog and manages the Havana Times Web site. Circles Robinson: "There are fantastic cultural opportunities in Havana." CNN: What makes Havana special to you? Circles: Havana is the only capital city I've seen that I would want to live in. One big reason is that there are relatively few cars, making the city pedestrian-friendly. Another is that it's quite safe for a capital and you feel like the night is your ally instead of your adversary.
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Circles Robinson is an American who has lived in Havana since 2001
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"Havana is the only capital city I've seen that I would want to live in," he says
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He says the Malecon seawall is a great place to "think, relax and observe"
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You can hear authentic Cuban music at "penas" -- intimate music sessions
If the hostile policy of the U.S. towards @placeholder could turn into a good-neighbor policy, or at least more normal ties, the economy of the city would no doubt improve.