"Faded grandeur, with pasteis de nata"
World Famous
Havana
Cuba
Crumbling colonial grandeur, vintage cars, vibrant street life, and salsa rhythms.
“Same crumbling charm, but the Wi-Fi actually works”
European Alternative
Lisbon
Portugal
Colorful tiled facades, vintage trams climbing steep hills, fado music drifting from open windows.
The True Cost
Average prices from London
World
Havana
flight
Europe
Lisbon
train
€397
True price saved
True price reflects hidden social and ecological costs such as CO₂ and air pollution.
1.4t
Less CO₂
97%
Emission reduction
Prices are market averages, not lowest fares. Hidden costs based on CE Delft external-cost factors.
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Estimates from London, adjusted for current fuel prices
Havana
by flight · 7,493km
Lisbon
by train · 1,585km
from €205
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Or travel further on one pass
Interrail Pass from €283 youth / €369 adult
Havana
Lisbon
Why These Two?
Both are cities of faded colonial grandeur with colorful streets and melancholic music.
Travelling to Havana
By flight · 7,800 km
CO₂: 1,451 kg
Travelling to Lisbon
By train · 2,000 km
CO₂: 56 kg(96% less)
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Photo · Havana by Unsplash · Lisbon by Unsplash