The Two Surprising Cities Everyones Desperate To Visit This Fall And They Couldnt Be More Different

The two colorful cities charming travelers lately have less in common than you may realize. Retro yet vibrant, the only telltale signs that time hasn’t stood still in Havana and Lisbon are the worn buildings with stories in their very appearances. Bright with motley neighborhoods, surrounded by beautiful beaches, and marked with unique histories and cultures, these two capitals may seem like two peas in a pod, but they are as different as the Caribbean and Europe, literally.

More wanderlusters are booking trips to Havana and Lisbon than ever, but for two very different reasons. Havana’s surge in popularity may have begun when the USA resumed flights to the Cuban capital after more than five decades, but Cuba’s weather, coastline, friendly locals, and Havana’s classic vibes (including classic cars) may have continued to push that popularity to greater heights. Even the recent tug back on the travel reigns hasn’t seemed to deter American travelers from seeking out this tropical hot spot that has been entertaining Canadians and other international travelers for longer.

Bring a camera because these two cities are picture perfect

Lisbon is the other capital that is continuing to climb the tourism charts year after year. Incredibly budget-friendly, safe, and easy to explore, it is attracting tourists from all around the world who are looking for good weather and beautiful scenery. An extra light has been shone on Portugal’s capital as a creative and entrepreneurial hub, as well as a culinary center, and it has become a top destination to move to.

Havana’s 1950s appearance has no parallel

Café terraces and bright trams are iconic in Lisbon

Since you are here, we would like to share our vision for the future of travel - and the direction Culture Trip is moving in.

Culture Trip launched in 2011 with a simple yet passionate mission: to inspire people to go beyond their boundaries and experience what makes a place, its people and its culture special and meaningful — and this is still in our DNA today. We are proud that, for more than a decade, millions like you have trusted our award-winning recommendations by people who deeply understand what makes certain places and communities so special.

Increasingly we believe the world needs more meaningful, real-life connections between curious travellers keen to explore the world in a more responsible way. That is why we have intensively curated a collection of premium small-group trips as an invitation to meet and connect with new, like-minded people for once-in-a-lifetime experiences in three categories: Culture Trips, Rail Trips and Private Trips. Our Trips are suitable for both solo travelers, couples and friends who want to explore the world together.

Culture Trips are deeply immersive 5 to 16 days itineraries, that combine authentic local experiences, exciting activities and 4-5* accommodation to look forward to at the end of each day. Our Rail Trips are our most planet-friendly itineraries that invite you to take the scenic route, relax whilst getting under the skin of a destination. Our Private Trips are fully tailored itineraries, curated by our Travel Experts specifically for you, your friends or your family.

We know that many of you worry about the environmental impact of travel and are looking for ways of expanding horizons in ways that do minimal harm - and may even bring benefits. We are committed to go as far as possible in curating our trips with care for the planet. That is why all of our trips are flightless in destination, fully carbon offset - and we have ambitious plans to be net zero in the very near future.