Cuba from Brussels: Havana from €531

Havana is a living time capsule – colorful colonial buildings stand beside classic 1950s cars, and streets pulse with music and life. Old Havana (Habana Vieja) is a maze of narrow streets where every corner hides an art gallery, bar, or restaurant serving fresh fish for €8–15. Varadero beaches, 140 km east, offer white sands and turquoise waters – paradise for divers and beach lovers. Cuban cuisine – ropa vieja, mofongo – costs €5–10; Cristal beer €2–3, rum €3–5. Cuba attracts digital nomads, though internet is challenging – average speeds 10–15 Mbps, but coworking spaces in Havana offer better connectivity. Living costs are low – apartment rental €400–600/month, meals €3–6. Safety in tourist areas is good. November is ideal – temperatures 24–28°C, minimal rainfall, sunny days. December–March is peak season, but November offers balance between weather and smaller crowds.