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Someone once said this.

In that country, there are people who dance...

even to the sound of coins jingling.

You can see wind between the fluttering laundry...

on every balcony.

The sound of waves can be heard when soft spume...

flies over long breakwaters.

A carriage indifferently passes behind...

an old car that's over 60 years old.

Over a sad wall where its paint is peeled off,

there's a pure smile of a child.

Che Guevara.

Ernest Hemingway.

Cigars.

Mojito.

The symbol of Buena Vista Social Club.

The island surrounded by the emerald Caribbean Sea.

The country that has gotten old and worn out...

because civilization development slowed down.

But it's an unfamiliar country with lots of charms...

that makes you thrilled.

We decided...

- to go to Cuba. - To go to Cuba.

(Traveler)

Only Cuba has this kind of vibe, right?

Don't look at the ground.

(Traveler Lee Je Hoon)

My goodness!

I've never traveled with a backpack.

(Falling)

I'm doomed. Hey, Jun Yeol!

Jun Yeol, what do I do? Oh, no.

Jun Yeol. Jun Yeol.

- Hey, Jun Yeol. - Yes?

Jun Yeol, why don't things work out for me?

I came here because of you.

I can only think of you.

(Je Hoon is always considerate of Jun Yeol.)

(Traveler Ryu Jun Yeol)

You're indeed an expert traveler.

(A trustable expert traveler)

It's so nice to have an expert traveler.

You saved me.

- You need to be meticulous. - Right.

Thank you.

- Make sure you have long sleeves. - What?

Have you seen Actor Lee Je Hoon?

Where is he?

(He's a photographer.)

2, 3.

- Nice shot. - We have proof that we're here.

Action.

- Good. - This is nice.

Not everyone can take this photo.

It'll be easier once you're used to it.

I have goosebumps all over my body.

It's great.

You didn't see the rainbow?

I only saw the sunset.

- My house is full. - Oh, it's full.

- It's full. - Full?

It's too expensive.

(They say this repetitively.)

- "We are..." - Yes?

"in lack of money."

(They try their best to get a discount.)

- No taxi? - No?

Sorry. No house?

(Backpacking isn't easy.)

Turn off the camera. This isn't right.

What are you doing?

Jun Yeol, can you not go?

- We have the traveler's DNA. - Yes, we do.

- Right? - Yes.

Having a companion...

- makes the trip so fulfilling. - You bet.

It feels like I'm dreaming.

- That's what trips are for. - Right.

I don't want to leave.

- Isn't it so nice here? - It is.

(Their journey begins now.)

Cuba is the biggest island on the Caribbean Sea...

and is located in between the States and South America.

(Cuba is the biggest island on the Caribbean Sea.)

(South Korea, Cuba)

Korea and Cuba have similar land sizes.

About 11 million people live here.

(It's the 81st most populated country.)

Due to the Spanish colonization, they speak Spanish.

(Spanish is their official language.)

Our journey will begin...

in Havana, the capital of Cuba.

We have two weeks.

(They will be traveling for 2 weeks.)

There aren't any places we must go to or things...

we must do.

We just need...

to freely enjoy our trip...

then return to Havana.

(Starting in Havana, they can freely wander for 2 weeks.)

Unfortunately, I have to fly first before Je Hoon.

He's the emcee for a year-end awards ceremony.

(Je Hoon will be a few days late.)

Since he's doing something awesome, I'll have to accept it.

I'll be meeting him in Havana after five days...

and spend the rest of our time there together.

I'll be able to enjoy...

a trip by myself and a trip with my friend.

It's a great opportunity.

There are no direct flights to Havana.

I had to fly to Mexico City for 13 hours.

After waiting eight hours in Mexico City,

I flew for three more hours and arrived in Havana.

It's a total of 30 hours since I left home.

When I arrived,

the time in Cuba was 14 hours later than Korea.

Like so, I arrived at the airport...

all alone during the nighttime.

(Day 1 of the trip)

(It's almost midnight,)

(but the airport is still teeming with people.)

(Jun Yeol puts down his backpack.)

The only thing I planned was my first lodging.

(He reserved his first lodging in Korea.)

I think of the things I must do.

(What are the things he must do right now?)

There are two things.

I need to exchange money and arrive at my lodging.

Hello.

- May I see that? - The rate's 1.41 dollars.

1.41 dollars? 1.41 dollars... Okay.

Can you exchange 1,000 Canadian dollars?

Here you go.

- May I count them? - Yes.

Okay, thank you.

(He's counting his money.)

Perfect. Thank you.

Thank you.

After exchanging money, I arrived at the taxi stop.

According to the guidebook,

30 dollars is enough to go downtown.

(The other tourists are busy bargaining their cab fares.)

(Taxi drivers actively reach out to the tourists.)

I just...

- I want to go to Concordia. - Okay.

How much is it to Concordia?

(This is his first-time bargaining.)

What if they rip me off for being a tourist?

(Will he be able to pay 30 dollars?)

I won't be flustered.

It's 25 dollars.

- 25 dollars? - Yes.

- It's 25 dollars to Concordia? - Yes.

But I don't have any change.

- I only have about 50 dollars. - 50 dollars?

Do you have change?

- Yes. - Can you give me change?

- Yes. - Okay, thank you.

That was easy.

(He easily succeeds.)

We're off to a good start.

(Jun Yeol is happy to have made a successful bargain.)

- I'll drive you. - Okay, thank you.

How long does it take to get there?

- 15 to 20 minutes. - 20 minutes?

Oh, you're both going?

(Both men get in the taxi.)

- Are you both going? - Yes.

- Really? - I'm going with you.

Are you two friends?

- No, he's my son. - No. He's my father.

- Son? You're father and son? - Yes.

Really?

(He experiences something unique.)

Where are you from? Are you from Japan?

- No, Korea. - Korea?

Yes.

- Is this for TV? - Yes.

This is for a TV show.

- A TV show? - Yes.

- A TV show? - Am I going to be famous?

Yes, yes. Maybe.

Really. Yes.

Why do you both drive the taxi?

Because we work for many hours.

When we feel tired...

- You can change... - Yes.

- drivers? - Yes.

That way, we can work for many hours.

- Really? - It's hard.

So do you drive all night?

Yes. All day and all night.

But now, we're going back.

- Going to... - We're going home.

- You're going home? - Yes.

- I'm your last customer. - Yes.

Thank you so much.

I'm so lucky, right?

Actually, this is my first time...

- in Cuba. - First time?

- Yes. - You will like Cuba.

Cuba is very safe.

The people are very nice and friendly.

- Okay. - We love Cuba.

- You love Cuba? - We love Cuba.

It's nice.

- Can I ask for your name? - My name is Fernando.

- Fernando? - Yes.

What about your son?

Otmel.

- Otmel? - Otmel.

Otmel. I'm Anthony.

- Anthony? Anthony is... - I'm Anthony.

Anthony is an American name.

Yes.

You're an American?

My Korean name is Jun Yeol.

Well...

- It's so difficult, right? - Yes.

Yes.

- Korean names are hard. - If you're an actor,

do you always...

With the first Cuban friends that I've made,

we arrived in downtown Havana.

(Impressed)

(As they drive through the dark streets of Havana,)

(they arrive at his lodging.)

Yes.

You can just give me 20 dollars.

I want to give you a bit more.

- Yes, it's because you're so kind. - Thank you.

- No problem. - Thank you, Papa.

- Thank you. - He said, "Papa".

"Thank you, Papa."

I just called you Papa. Yes.

- Bye, Anthony. - Thank you.

Bye, Fernando.

Enjoy your time.

- Thank you. - You will like it.

Bye.

(The father and son end their long day.)

- Is this 151? - Yes.

Yes, have you been waiting for me? Thank you.

Thank you.

- Hello. - Hello.

- Hello, sir. - His name is Gianni.

- Gianni? - Yes.

Okay.

(These elevators are only seen in old movies.)

(His room is on the 5th floor.)

(This small elevator can only fit four people.)

I got into an old elevator.

You need to manually stop it at your floor.

It's a manual elevator.

(He's never seen one before.)

I was just on my way to my room,

but it felt like the Platform 9 and 3-Quarters...

in "Harry Potter".

(It was an odd feeling.)

(The elevator makes an abrupt stop.)

Welcome to Casa Concordia.

Thank you for the invite.

- It's so big, right? - Yes.

Yes. And it's so...

- cozy. - Is it?

It's a nice place.

(He goes out to the balcony to check out the scenery.)

It's quite high.

How odd.

How could a capital's downtown be this quiet?

The streetlamps shine down on the quiet streets.

(Nighttime in Havana is very serene.)

(He finally puts down his backpack.)

I've finally unpacked at my first lodging.

It's been ages since I've lied down.

My excitement has simmered down.

I need to get some rest.

(Day 2 of the trip)

It was this balcony.

This balcony on the fifth floor was my reason for picking this place.

I wanted a view of the city from high up.

How does a morning in Havana look?

As soon as I go out, I smell something salty, oily,

and exhaust altogether.

(Jun Yeol's camera)

No way.

Is this the same Havana I saw last night?

The once dead city...

was now teeming with people and full of life.

The sun pierced through the crevices on the walls and made them twinkle.

People gathered in groups and were talking noisily.

Havana seemed to be born again every day.

I felt the urge to jump into the lively streets.

(I felt the urge to jump into the lively streets.)

I could actually live here.

Today, I've decided to just go wherever my heart led me.

I have no other plans.

I'm checking to see if I have left anything.

(He summons the elevator.)

That was a twist.

It didn't come for me.

It dropped someone off upstairs.

Hello.

Thank you. Have a nice day.

(Anticipating, he goes out to the streets.)

Good morning.

But...

which way do I go?

I'm lost.

I guess as long as I have my guidebook, my camera,

and my healthy legs,

it doesn't matter where I go.

(He sets out into the big street.)

I can finally see the streets of Havana.

I see three-wheeled bike taxis...

and creaking old cars.

Every single thing here is mesmerizing.

Goodness.

I have no idea what to photograph first.

(He spots something.)

On top of these dirty, old buildings...

is the squeaky-clean sky.

That was my first time taking a photo in Cuba.

(Why does he take photos?)

It's to record them. Actually, I never really took photos.

I began doing so during my trip to the States.

I have a horrible memory.

I forget everything when I return from a trip.

To make it worse, I make stuff up.

I tell someone about my trip,

but when I finally remember it, it's completely wrong.

But if I look at the photos, I'll be able to remember everything.

"Right, I did this, I did that."

(He meticulously takes photos so that he can remember.)

After walking around while taking photos,

I've arrived at the ocean.

There, I saw Malecon.

Malecon.

It's the Spanish word for "breakwaters"...

which help break down the strong waves.

(It's one of the things that represents Havana.)

On these breakwaters that run eight kilometers...

are anglers who are fishing for their dinners,

civilians who are out for some fresh air,

and couples in love.

(This place is loved by everyone.)

And children who are out with their friends.

They're all part of this scenery.

The paint on the walls that have been eroded by the salty winds,

and the antique cars that drive along the Malecon...

are the reasons why tourists come back to this place.

It's incredible.

It's so hard to move on.

I can't dare to wear my sunglasses in case I miss the scenery.

There's so much to photograph.

(Jun Yeol records the various sceneries.)

This is a big problem. I can't seem to walk away.

The scenery is too breathtaking.

(He has been walking for a while now.)

(A group of men approaches him.)

(What are they doing?)

(He is invited to an impromptu busking.)

It's "Chan Chan" by Buena Vista Social Club.

("Chan Chan" by Buena Vista Social Club, 1997)

This jazz band is Cuba's legend...

for recording their album in six days...

and mesmerizing the entire nation with their music...

when Cuban music was...

slowly being forgotten after the Cuban Revolution.

(This street band performs their version of "Chan Chan")

(Jun Yeol's camera)

Hello.

Hello.

He speaks Korean.

(The performance is customized for Koreans.)

Hello.

- Thank you. - Thank you.

- Thank you. - Thank you.

- Could you give us a tip? - Yes, no problem.

(He takes out his money.)

That'll be 20 dollars.

- Sorry? - 20 dollars.

(He gives 3 dollars.)

- Thank you. - There are four of us.

- Four? - Yes.

(The men ask for a higher tip.)

(In the end, he gives 5 dollars more.)

All right, let's just think that I've encountered...

my first Cuban hazing.

Let's take a selfie.

1, 2.

Thanks.

During my previous trips,

I'd be stingy about 3 dollars, 1 dollar, or even a few dimes.

And after that, I'd become even more of a scrooge.

But this place is something else.

I gave them more than five dollars.

You were being robbed, but you were happy.

I know. I was happy.

(After getting robbed, he looks across the ocean.)

(The Morro Castle was built for defense.)

That's the Morro Castle. I'm actually planning...

to visit there after Je Hoon arrives.

I just finished filming a war movie,

and he has also filmed one before.

I bet he'll enjoy the place.

(He says goodbye to the Morro Castle...)

(and encounters a building that looks like a castle.)

(As he is curious, he approaches it.)

Am I allowed to enter?

Come here! Come over here!

It's a police station.

- Is this a police station? - It is.

- Really? - Yes.

It's not a museum?

- No. It's a police station. - I see.

(He could've ended up at a police station while aimlessly walking.)

(This is the fun of traveling alone.)

I thought it was a fortress.

I think I just head to whatever is ahead of me.

If a certain place seems nice, then I just sit there and take a break.

I think that's the fun of traveling alone.

(From his lodging to Malecon)

(From Malecon to Havana Vieja)

(He goes to Havana Vieja from Malecon.)

(Where is the place he headed to after studying the map?)

(Old Havana)

"Havana Vieja".

"Havana Vieja" means old Havana in Spanish.

It's the oldest part of Havana,

which is selected as the UNESCO's World Heritage Site.

These roads...

must be really old.

That hotel is where Ernest Hemingway stayed.

I think it's that pink building.

(The hotel where novelist Ernest Hemingway stayed)

Ambos Mundos.

The buildings on this side are...

the oldest buildings in Havana.

The old buildings are all in this part of town.

From the delicate Baroque...

to fancy Art Deco.

(The streets are filled with buildings that have various styles)

Besides from the buildings that have the history of Cuba,

there are meaningful factories and museums here and there.

Cuba is such a mesmerizing country...

where I can get immersed in the time that's been slowed down...

by just walking around slowly.

(He appreciates the slowed time of Cuba by walking around slowly.)

(He finds a road that's under construction.)

They're restoring...

all the roads, right?

The city of Havana is using the profit made from tourism...

on restoring the roads. Restoring the roads takes up 45 percent,

modernizing the city takes up 55 percent.

So it's all about rebuilding the city.

The government is using the money to urbanize the city.

So I guess that's why such old atmosphere can be felt everywhere.

I think the roads can be maintained...

and well-preserved thanks to such efforts.

(Right then)

(Jun Yeol finds something after walking for a while.)

This must be it.

It must be the Government House.

After walking for a while, I reached the Government House of Spain.

(Old Government House of Spain)

From the early 16th century to the end of 19th century,

Spain ruled Cuba for over 400 years. This is the remnant of such history.

As you can see,

it's similar to the Japanese Government General of Korea.

This is the Government House of Spain.

The kids are playing soccer right in front of it.

(They're playing soccer in front of such building?)

Lionel Messi.

- Where are you from? - Colombia.

Colombia?

Where are you from?

Cuba.

Cuba? You're a Cuban?

(Nodding)

Who is your favorite soccer player?

Is it Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo,

- or... Cristiano Ronaldo? - Cristiano Ronaldo.

(A soccer match against the boy who likes Cristiano Ronaldo)

(Oh, no. My bag!)

It's my turn.

(It's Jun Yeol's turn to attack.)

(He imitates the boy's favorite soccer player.)

You know what this is, right? Yes.

(Colombia's Messi is back.)

(Shoot to the left.)

- Left? - Yes.

Okay.

(He didn't listen to the advice and shot to the right.)

- Where are you from? - Korea.

- Nice to meet you. I'm Alejandro. - I'm Anthony.

Do you know a Korean player?

Young Sun?

The one in Tottenham Hotspur.

- Tottenham? Son Heung Min? - Yes.

He's my friend.

- He is? - Yes.

- Nice. - Yes.

He's a really good friend you have.

Thanks.

Thanks. Have a nice trip.

Nice to meet you.

(He exchanges greetings with the kids before saying goodbye.)

I'm Anthony. What's your name?

- Gabriel. - Gabriel?

- I'm Annabelle. - Annabelle.

Let's take a selfie.

(They take a photo before they part.)

Go. Okay.

See you next time.

I'm now headed to Obispo Street.

(Jun Yeol now heads to Obispo Street.)

I'm now going to Obispo Street. Isn't this as big as a hyena?

(A street dog in Cuba looks like a hyena.)

(She seems familiar.)

She's the one who was reading a book in Malecon.

She's still reading.

A big square appeared in front of my eyes out of nowhere.

(A big square appears in front of him.)

One novelist once remarked on this square as music made of stone.

It's as beautiful as the remark.

It's a square made with Cathedral of San Cristobal in the center.

(Cathedral of San Cristobal)

Right behind the square,

there's Havana Port that carries the sorrow passed on from...

the Spanish colonial era.

The cigar and sugar cane extorted from all over Cuba...

were sent to Spain through this port.

(Cigar and sugar cane were shipped out from this port.)

Right in front of the port,

the square shows off its fanciness...

as if the sad history of exploitation has never occurred.

It's now become a famous tourist spot.

(The square has now become a famous tourist spot.)

(Right then, a man steals Jun Yeol's attention.)

I suddenly felt odd.

In front of the building that's built during the colonial era,

an old man is singing joyfully.

A boy who was playing soccer in front of the Government House.

Even if their history was painful,

time went by.

(Even if their history was painful, time went by.)

- Thank you. - Yes.

- Thank you. - Yes.

Thank you, brother.

Thank you.

(Jun Yeol goes on his way after watching the old man's performance.)

Hello.

(Someone's speaking Korean all of a sudden.)

Can you speak Korean?

I'm a fan of Korea.

- You're a fan of Korea? - Yes.

You like K-pop?

Yes. You know EXO?

- EXO? - Yes.

- I have a friend in EXO. - "Growl".

(They get up right away after realizing they've met EXO's friend.)

- Really? - Oh, which member?

I'm friends with Suho.

I'm friends with Suho.

- We're so... - We're in love with him.

You love him? We filmed a movie together.

Did you see "One Way Trip"?

I know that movie.

- I am Suho's friend. - My gosh.

- He's Suho's friend. - Yes.

Unbelievable.

Did you say "unbelievable"?

I can't believe I'd hear that word in Cuba.

Seriously.

I'm the president of the EXO fan club here.

- There's an EXO fan club in Cuba? - Yes.

We have many fan clubs.

EXO, BTS, GOT7,

- BTS? - Super Junior, Girls' Generation...

Super Junior?

What do you think about Havana? How is it?

Havana? Well...

- You love it? - Yes, I love it.

Yes, the weather is perfect,

and Malecon is very beautiful and romantic.

Yes, yes.

- Nice. - Nice.

I'm happy to have met you.

See you next time.

- Okay, bye. - Bye.

- Bye. - Bye.

(After meeting the K-pop fans, he walks aimlessly again.)

(Where is the place that Jun Yeol stopped?)

Armera?

I walked into the store where the guns were lined up on display.

As I recently finished filming "The Battle"...

where I always carried a gun on my shoulder,

I became interested in guns.

The gun number one is probably the one...

that Jung Woo Sung used in the movie "The Good, The Bad, The Weird".

(Jun Yeol recognized the Winchester rifle.)

I don't think they have the gun I used when I shot "The Battle".

Is this a firearms museum?

(Right then, a woman approaches him.)

Are you Chinese?

- No, I'm Korean. - Oh, I see.

This is the private collection of Fidel Castro.

- Castro's collection? - Collection of Fidel Castro.

Oh, yes.

I understand.

(She starts to explain about the gun.)

This is the gun that Che Guevara used.

- This is the original version? - Yes, it's the original.

She told me it's the gun that Che Guevara actually used.

When I was in middle and high school,

there was a red book called, "Che Guevara".

Reading that book and carrying around it became...

a cool thing to do.

Because of that, I did read a few pages of that.

Coming here after reading a few pages of that...

makes this trip more fun. It's like completing a puzzle.

The thing is that the revolution Fidel started...

is an important incident that shaped...

the Republic of Cuba.

They display guns the revolutionists used during that time.

(Guns used during the Cuba Revolution are displayed here.)

My instincts brought me...

to the heart of Cuban History.

The iconic figures of the Cuban Revolution,

Fidel Castro and Che Guevara.

The US kicked out Spain who had ruled over Cuba for 400 years...

and ruled over the economy in Cuba.

After gaining the US' support,

the dictator, Fulgencio Batista tyrannized over Cuba.

It took six years for these men...

to bring about a revolution against the dictator.

(Fidel and Che Guevara started a revolution.)

On July 26, 1953, they fired the first bullet...

of the long-awaited revolution...

during the Attack on Moncada Barracks.

And the people of Cuba especially cherish the day of this battle.

(July 26)

Because it happened on July 26, the date is engraved on this gun.

They used this gun during the attack.

In the end, this small incident...

turned the table around and ousted even the president.

It was a catalyst.

When you come to Cuba, it's impossible...

not to learn about Fidel and Che Guevara.

These are great figures that brought Cuba to where they are now.

And the early days of these individuals...

can be seen all over the city.

(These figures are deeply rooted in the lives of the Cuban people.)

By the way, after studying the history,

I'm not just simply fascinated...

by the number of guns this place has.

I can see their dreams and hopes from this exhibit.

(It feels like standing in the middle of their history.)

This is very moving.

What a lucky find.

(While he's captivated by the history of Cuba,)

(the sun in Havana is setting in no time.)

The lights are turned on now.

People on the street are getting ready for their evening.

(People are getting ready for their evening in Havana.)

I think I saw most of the Old Town.

I think I visited most of the places in the Old Town.

Then I think we can pass through Obispo Street...

and go back to the lodging.

(The children in Cuba catch Jun Yeol's eyes.)

If your mother sees this photo, you're all done for.

She has to wash your clothes again.

Do you want to see them?

Do you like it?

(Jun Yeol's camera)

I see. Obispo Street is written here.

Okay.

Obispo Street.

This is the most famous street in Havana.

We have arrived on Obispo Street.

Not only can you exchange currencies, buy Internet cards,

and find a tourist information center,

but you can also bookstores, clothing shops, and souvenir shops.

There are many facilities for your convenience.

The street is crowded with tourists and locals in Havana.

I see clothing stores. They sell swimsuits here too.

It looks like a liquor shop.

They have to wait in line to get into a supermarket.

(Something surprises Jun Yeol.)

I think I just saw the biggest crowd in Cuba.

Although it is a short street that only stretches for 1km,

when you walk on the street while enjoying the live music from bars,

time flies.

People crowd over this street for a reason.

There are many things we can see in our capitalistic societies.

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Is that...

(What are the people waiting in line for?)

This looks like the first day of...

a new cellphone release.

Is this the famous Wi-Fi Zone?

Hello? What is the queue for?

- To buy the card for the Wi-Fi. - Wi-Fi?

- You'll buy the Wi-Fi card? - Yes.

- Does it work anywhere? - If there's Wi-Fi at your location.

Say that I have a Wi-Fi card.

- And if there's Wi-Fi... - If there's Wi-Fi at the location,

- I can use the Wi-Fi card, right? - Yes.

The poor Internet connection in Cuba will shock you.

How can this be in this Digital Age?

It's interesting.

To use the Internet, you must go to a Wi-Fi Zone.

It's not that hard to find one.

Say that you're walking and see a crowd of people...

looking down on their phones, you have found one.

(Everyone is on their phone in the Wi-Fi Zone.)

If you want to log back into the civilization, get a seat...

and open the Internet card you bought.

After that, be patient...

and put in a long username and password. And it works.

I can't believe it's so hard to get connected.

This is indeed an unusual country.

However, Cuba is changing now.

Two months ago, the Cuban government...

allowed the people to utilize 3G data service.

Although it is scarce, lodgings and restaurants provide Wi-Fi.

(You can use Wi-Fi at some lodgings and restaurants.)

Soon, even this odd scene...

will be a page in history.

Nice. Actually, I'm Korean.

- We have Wi-Fi everywhere. - Europe as well.

Yes, yes.

I feel as if I should join the queue.

I feel like I should.

Here's what I think.

I should eat something before going back.

I can have some snacks...

and a drink before heading back.

(It seems like he has a place in mind.)

(He flips through the maps.)

There it is.

This...

"Floridita".

(El Floridita is a famous bar in Havana.)

Gosh, this is the place.

(The bar is packed with people.)

When I walked into a crowded bar where people are having fun,

I saw bartenders...

who are mixing cocktails while dancing.

When I saw their fancy performance and attractive smiles,

I had a strong feeling that I might stay at this bar...

for a long time.

Excuse me. Can I have a seat anywhere?

No?

Yes.

Inside?

I just...

I can drink while standing up.

Where can I find a nice place?

(He has to get a seat.)

After activating my sharp radar,

I can see a couple taking a photo in front of the statue.

I bet that seat is special.

(The corner seat seems unusual.)

Is she getting up?

(The customer leaves at that time.)

This is the luck of a traveler.

I'll be happy if I used all of my luck today for this seat.

Gosh, I got the best seat.

This seat looked enticing because of this old man.

(This seat looked enticing because of this old man.)

He's Ernest Hemingway, the iconic novelist...

of the 20th-century American literature.

He wrote "For Whom the Bell Tolls"...

and c.

He enjoyed fishing, cigars, and rum in Cuba.

After falling in love with Cuba, he lived here for 20 years.

(He lived in Cuba and wrote his books.)

As for his famous work, "The Old Man and the Sea",

he was inspired by a story of a fisherman...

from a small fishing town, Cojimar.

It was the last novel he wrote in his time.

This literary work brought him...

Pulitzer Prize and Nobel Prize in Literature.

Hemingway left Cuba after Fidel started the revolution,

but at this bar, you can try the cocktail, daiquiri,

the writer often enjoyed.

("My daiquiri in El Floridita")

(By Ernest Hemingway)

(He calls the bartender to order.)

- May I order? - Yes.

Is there a Papa Hemingway Special?

The daiquiri? Yes, please.

I ordered the Papa Hemingway.

As you can guess from the name, it's a customized cocktail for him.

Unlike ordinary daiquiri with sugar and lime juice added into rum,

this one adds twice the rum and no sugar.

This recipe was made up due to Hemingway's diabetes.

(This is Hemingway's customized cocktail.)

- Thank you. - Six dollars.

Six.

(The cocktail costs 6 dollars.)

Thank you.

(He takes a sip.)

(How does "Hemingway Cocktail" taste like?)

It's so good.

Although I don't know much about alcohol, this is good.

By the way, I think I got a good seat.

It feels like I'm drinking with him.

(He feels like he's having a drink with Hemingway.)

I knew it.

I wasn't the only one that wanted to...

have a drink with Hemingway.

- Thank you. - No problem.

I wonder...

how many people will come to my seat...

to take a picture with Hemingway.

(Just then, a bartender is answering a phone.)

Yes, this is Floridita.

For how many people?

We don't take reservations.

Yes, yes?

Yes, you can just come and eat.

Yes, yes.

Yes. That's right.

That's it. That's the drink.

Yes, that's the Hemingway daiquiri.

You can order that.

(After a role-play, Actor Ryu wets his throat with a cocktail.)

According to this guide book,

Hemingway drank 13 glasses with a double rum in one sitting.

So in total, he drank 26 shots of rum.

Me? If I were to drink 13 glasses,

I would still wake up in the morning.

I would probably wake up by the time Je Hoon arrives.

(All of a sudden, the other side of the store started to get busy.)

(Suddenly the performance began.)

(It's that famous song "Chan Chan".)

As if they promised, they started to dance...

to the sudden rhythm.

(People groove to the Cuban rhythm that filled the whole bar.)

The glasses empty as soon as they are served.

The bartenders' hands started to dance on the glasses.

(With the exciting atmosphere, bartenders' hands started to dance.)

Meanwhile, people's love for Hemingway didn't diminish.

The spirit in this place is hotter than the daylight.

(This place is hotter than a day.)

Just like that excited old man,

did Hemingway get carried away by this atmosphere and write?

I think I can understand a little...

how Hemingway came up with those words, phrases,

and works in here.

I can sort of understand him now.

(Jun Yeol experienced a mood of Cuba with Hemingway and music.)

(The second night of Havana grows late.)

(Day 3 of the trip)

This is the last morning in the first Cuban lodging.

I'm going to stay one more day in Havana, I need to find new lodging.

I also need to find transportation to take to the next city.

Yesterday, I wandered around aimlessly.

But today I have so many things to do.

The problem is that since I don't have a Wi-Fi card,

I can't look up lodging on the Internet.

I have to go out and look around.

Should I put them here?

I will leave my bags here.

I will leave everything here.

I will come back right after I find new lodging anyway.

Right?

Goodbye.

My goodness.

I'm going to look around the casa.

Let's see...

I don't know what to do. It feels like the beginning of yesterday.

(Jun Yeol can't decide where to go. What did he pull out?)

(It's an off-line Cuba Map that you can use without the Internet.)

Casa Concordia is over here.

(Jun Yeol heads to where many lodgings are placed in the map.)

There are many casas on the map.

(The only things he can refer are an off-line map and a guide book.)

If you look at it,

this is the sign...

for casa.

(Casa)

Casa.

There is a unique lodging system in Cuba called "casa".

There are signs on the front doors or the house walls.

They are easy to find.

The red signs are for local people.

And the blue signs are for foreigners.

Casa means house in Spanish.

(Casa means house in Spanish.)

There are many old and shabby buildings in Havana.

There are many buildings that are declared UNESCO World Heritage Site.

It's not easy to repair the exterior of the buildings.

Seemingly...

the houses look uncertain, so I can't tell from the outside.

Likewise, this house...

renovated inside but the outside still looks old.

In other words,

you can't tell how the inside of the house looks from the outside.

So when you are looking for a casa, you need to go inside...

and check every one of them.

The casa is the actual house of local people.

Each casa is decorated according to its owner's taste.

It shows the owner's lifestyle.

But not all casas are wonderful...

like this.

I need to clean up.

Okay.

Hot water is no problem?

For travelers with a small budget,

most of them simply have a bedroom and a bathroom.

I live here.

- You live here? - With my mommy.

- With your family? - Yes.

Okay.

(Usually travelers have to share a house with the owner.)

Thank you.

Thank you so much.

I forgot to ask the price. So sorry...

How much is the one room?

- 30 dollars. - 30 dollars?

- 30 dollars for 1 room. - 30 dollars for 1?

Okay. Thank you.

(Jun Yeol moves to the next casa.)

How about this one?

- Can I take a look at your casa? - Okay.

What day?

- Today. - No.

- No room? - We are full.

Full? Okay.

So complicated now.

For this time for you to change a room,

- I think it is so hard. - So hard?

This is a peak season.

Many, many visitors.

Yes, yes. Okay.

(Between December and February is the peak season in Cuba.)

(So it doesn't seem easy to find a lodging for today.)

(Where should he go?)

(Without a break, he moves to look for another casa.)

This house looks a bit...

What do you think?

(It looks nice from the outside.)

There is no bell.

(How should he call the owner?)

Hello. Is this a casa?

How can I go inside?

- Hello. - Hello.

(Jun Yeol asks for help.)

(You can just knock.)

I can just knock.

Hello.

Is there a room?

- English? - Yes, English, only English.

I only speak Spanish.

Spanish? I'm so sorry.

Today...

I want to stay at this casa.

Okay.

- I will show you the room. - All right.

(It seems like he has a vacant room.)

This is the bathroom.

- Okay. - The guests...

(He's having a hard time explaining as Jun Yeol doesn't speak Spanish.)

(He's explaining with his whole body.)

- So you need to clean? - Yes, yes.

I think he was cleaning the room.

Okay.

Yes, yes.

Thank you.

I will call you back.

- Okay. - Yes.

(Jun Yeol leaves without making a reservation.)

(This is the reason why you shouldn't judge from the outside.)

Where we stayed was a hotel.

(He suddenly misses the first lodging.)

Hello, sir.

(Jun Yeol decides to look around more.)

There is no Internet.

(Since there is no Internet, he has to actually visit all of them.)

It's not easy to go around and visit everywhere.

This is tough.

Come to think of it,

as we were traveling yesterday,

when we saw good rooms, we should've checked right away.

We should've made a reservation for today.

I didn't think of doing it.

How did they find rooms...

when they didn't have an Internet?

I've been looking for a casa for a day for over an hour.

(It's been an hour since he looked for a casa.)

Can I take a look at your casa?

No.

Is it full?

Yes.

- No room for today? - No.

- Okay. - No room.

It's reserved.

- "Reserved"? - Yes.

It's already reserved.

- Full? No? - No.

Okay. Thank you.

(She meant to say the room is reserved.)

I'm laughing at myself of the past, who only booked the room...

for two days with confidence.

Was I too complacent during the peak season full of travelers?

There are so many casas.

But there is no casa for me.

The trip with no plan sent shivers...

down my spine.

This building looks nice.

(The exterior looks nice again this time.)

Let me think. This building...

Let's try this building.

(Finding a casa became a challenge now.)

(What would he do when there's no answer after he rang the bell?)

It's been quite a while since I knocked the door.

(He knocks as he learned a while ago.)

Push?

Yes.

(Jun Yeol goes up the stairs with great expectations.)

I think it seems like a great start.

Hello.

So I just...

want to take a look at your casa.

- Yes? - Yes, we need three rooms...

for six people.

- When? - Today.

Please!

Let me check.

Yes, please. Just for one day.

Yes, let me take a look.

(He's checking the room first.)

This is pretty good.

Isn't it quite wonderful?

(He likes this one the most among all casas he went.)

Isn't it?

So today is December 28th.

28th? Yes.

Somebody is coming...

How many rooms?

At least three.

- Three rooms? - Yes.

- At the moment... - Yes.

We have three rooms here.

Yes!

(Did he finally find a casa?)

No, let's not get too excited.

Since I don't know the price, I should keep it cool.

Okay. So how much is the room?

(The price is the most important thing.)

25 dollars.

25 dollars for 1 room?

(This casa is even cheaper.)

Okay. So...

I will get this room.

(He confirms the reservation trying to keep calm.)

We're going to come back with our luggage.

- Okay. - I will be back around maybe...

- at 12 o'clock. - Okay. Fine.

- Thank you. Thank you so much. - You're welcome.

My goodness.

(Jun Yeol quickly went to pick up his bags.)

Hello.

- Just a second. - Yes, no problem.

I left my keys.

- Yes, no problem. - Somebody will get them.

Okay.

(Even if he has to wait, Jun Yeol feels good that he found a lodging.)

For today, if I have a chance,

I should buy a USIM card.

I need to look up Airbnb using Wi-Fi.

If there is a better place on Airbnb,

(He decides to look up rooms on accommodation web site.)

I should book that place.

I should do that.

- Hey. Come in please. - Okay.

(Finally, he's checking in.)

(As soon as he unpacked, Jun Yeol sprawled out on the bed.)

Goodness.

The only thing I did was finding a lodging.

I am already feeling tired.

(He fell asleep for 30 minutes.)

I took a short nap.

As soon as I unpacked, things to do flashed through my mind.

Let's get it together.

Did I come to enjoy? Yes, I did.

Tomorrow, I leave Havana.

And I will go to Vinales.

It's not far from Havana.

It is a wonderful countryside.

I decided to visit there before Je Hoon arrives.

So I have to find transportation to take to Vinales.

(He has to find transportation for tomorrow.)

I have two choices.

The first choice is taking Viazul, a bus for travelers.

It only runs 1 to 2 times a day.

So I have to quickly make a reservation.

The other choice is convenient...

but always expensive. It's taking a taxi.

(The first choice is Viazul. The second choice is a Cuban taxi.)

I realized something as I looked through the guide book.

Nothing can be done in Cuba...

just by looking at the guide book.

Let me stretch first...

and go outside.

(He's going out to look for a transportation to Vinales.)

(He came back out to the city of Havana.)

(Near the central park)

It's a Volkswagen.

It looks like a bumper car.

(A cute old car caught Jun Yeol's eyes.)

Thanks.

(Many old cars are catching his eyes.)

"National".

It looks like a government car.

It's interesting.

(Cuban old car)

When I came to Havana, colorful old cars...

captured my heart.

You can see these classic cars everywhere in Havana.

They were made between the 1950s and 1970s.

They are really old.

(The classic cars were made between the 50s and 70s.)

Cuba is the world of classic cars.

Cuba also became the live museum of old cars.

And this is because of a painful history.

(This is the reason why so many old cars remained in Cuba.)

In 1962, the United States imposed an economic blockade policy...

on Cuba, which became a socialist country.

Therefore, Cubans couldn't buy new cars.

When cars broke, they didn't have any spare parts to repair.

But Cubans never gave up their cars.

Lack is the source of creation.

Earnestness brings about miracles.

They took parts out from completely different cars.

They cut and adjusted parts that didn't fit.

They creatively repaired their cars.

So that's how Cubans treasure and kept...

their old cars.

Those old cars are covered with the touch of Cubans.

After a long time,

they've become the symbol of Cuba.

Anyway, I have to get a ticket to Vinales.

Right then.

Anyway, I have to get a ticket to Vinales.

Right then.

(Jun Yeol's camera)

A red car slid by in front of my eyes.

Goodness, this is amazing.

(The car that Jun Yeol likes appears in front of him.)

(Jun Yeol keeps taking photos.)

(He follows the car until it stops.)

- Wow, the color is so good. - Yes.

- Yes. - Do you like this?

- Yes, of course. - Try.

Is it a taxi?

To the driver, I coincidentally met while taking photos,

I asked if his car was a taxi.

I asked that because of this guy.

(10 minutes ago)

Actually, I...

I want to go to Vinales.

But I don't know how to go to Vinales.

The easy way is to talk with some drivers.

The ones on the street.

There are many cars.

In the certain part, you should talk with them.

Say something like, "I want to go to Vinales. Tell me the price."

They'll tell the price, and you can bargain.

- Everything here is business. - Okay.

If you see some car on the street, ask them.

Don't worry. Don't have fear.

- It's that car. The old car. - The old car?

- The old car is a public... - Is it a taxi?

Yes, taxi. It's a public car.

Go with that type.

Even so, I can't just ask any driver.

Oh, yes. Perfect.

- Thank you so much. - I have to bargain on the street?

I'll stop by here.

- I've never heard of such advice. - Thank you.

Is it a taxi?

(He asked half in doubt.)

- Is it a taxi? - Yes.

- Really? - Yes.

It's a Russian car.

- Russian? - Yes.

(The red old car was actually a taxi.)

The red old car made in Russia...

appeared in front of me like destiny.

All right. I'll take this car...

and go to Vinales tomorrow.

- If I go to Vinales, - Okay.

- how much would it cost? - Let's see.

150 dollars.

- 115 dollars? - In dollars. Yes.

You mean 115 dollars, right?

- It's 150. - So it's 150.

You can go in the morning and come back in the evening.

How about just one-way?

- One week? - One-way.

We'll go there together, but you'll come back here alone.

We'd part ways when we go to Vinales.

- Yes. - Only one way?

- Yes, only one-way. - Okay.

- Just one trip. - Then it's only 100 dollars.

- 100 dollars? - Yes. Okay.

I'm crazy about old cars.

Yes.

Look.

- This is new. - Yes.

Wow. Unbelievable.

(The interior was replaced, so it looks like a new car.)

- Okay. - Yes.

Thanks.

(Jun Yeol promises to go to Vinales with him tomorrow.)

That car is really awesome.

(He took care of transportation fast unlike how he did with the lodging.)

The color of that car is different from...

the red color we know.

I think he put much effort in the car.

The design is similar to the taxi in the movie,

"A Taxi Driver". They're both squared.

(The red old car is similar to the taxi in the movie.)

I think it's very nice.

(He's done reserving his lodging and arranged transportation.)

I'll go buy a Wi-Fi card.

(He goes to buy the Wi-Fi card.)

It's already 3pm. 3pm to 4pm...

(It's already 3pm.)

3pm...

I was desperate to buy the Wi-Fi card unlike yesterday.

(Wi-Fi card is only available at the shops ran by the government.)

I have to look for the casa in Vinales.

And I also have to contact Je Hoon whom I'm meeting in a few days.

I expected it, but...

Just like yesterday,

the line...

is very, very long.

(Jun Yeol just passes by without lining up.)

(He came to this place instead of getting the Wi-Fi card.)

(A street pizza shop)

- Are you in a queue? - No.

No? All right.

If you need something, you need to go there.

I want to eat pizza.

Okay. If you want to eat pizza, you should go to the lady there.

- Okay. - Otherwise, it'll take all day.

Okay, cool.

Hello.

One pizza, please.

She just nodded.

(Patience is needed even if it's just for pizza.)

- Thank you. - Thank you.

(He successfully gets food to fuel himself while lining up.)

(He goes to the end of the long line.)

(But where on earth is the end of the line?)

- Are you the last person? - Yes.

Okay.

"Ultimo".

It's a must to have patience...

in Cuba where material supplies are scarce.

Even in supermarkets, money exchange counters, and pizza shops,

you can easily see a long queue.

But if you see closely, you can notice how Cubans...

line up freely, making you confused with the actual queue.

The unique lining-up culture of Cuba, "Ultimo".

It means "the last one" in Spanish.

You must know this word when lining up in Cuba.

(A must-know word when you line up in Cuba)

They don't form a straight line when lining up.

The last person in the queue.

They just have to check who's in front of them.

After that, they can sit in the shade nearby,

or come back after running an errand.

So when you have to line up in Cuba, say this word with confidence.

- You're "Ultimo"? - Yes. Yes.

"Ultimo"? Okay. Okay.

Then the one whose turn is right before you would wave at you.

Likewise, if someone says "Ultimo"...

behind me,

- I'm "Ultimo". - Okay.

I can just tell them I'm the last one in line.

(How does the pizza from the street shop taste?)

It just tastes like bread and cheese. That's all.

But when you're hungry, everything tastes good.

Actually, if I told them to, they'd have added some toppings,

but if you see here,

there's nothing inside.

It's just one dollar.

I'm having late lunch with the pizza I got from the street shop.

I'm not working. Why am I so busy...

that I can't have meals on time when I'm on a trip?

(The kid munches on his pizza as deliciously as Jun Yeol.)

I don't think the line in front of La Sagrada Familia was this long.

- We're behind you, right? - Yes.

I trust only him.

- Where are you from? - Korea.

- Where are you from? - I'm Cuban.

- Cuba? You're Cuban? - Yes, 100 percent.

100 percent? Okay.

How long have you been here?

This is just my second day.

I tried to be patient without...

the 3G service or Wi-Fi.

- But I give up. - Goodness.

Yes, I failed.

That's normal.

If you have time, go to Malecon.

You should see the moment when the sun goes down.

Really?

We have to go to Malecon. Maybe.

(He talks with the people around him to kill time.)

(He suddenly can't find the people who were in front of him.)

Where did they go?

(If he can't find them, he can't know when his turn will come.)

They are over there.

Okay.

(They're standing at the side because they're tired of waiting.)

I spent the whole day in this queue.

(It's been 1 hour since he lined up.)

It's been long since I lined up and waited for something for so long.

I talked with the people next to me, in front of me, and behind me.

While waiting, I looked back upon my life.

How old is your country?

Joseon kept the country...

When the Cuban shows an interest in Korea,

I go over Korea's history from the very beginning,

starting with Dangun.

We call it the Miracle on the Han River.

But the waiting never seems to end.

(The waiting never ends.)

(He is finally at the front of the line.)

I've waited for almost two hours.

This line. Yes.

You too.

- Thanks. - Thanks.

You guys...

- Thank you for talking to me. - A talk?

Me too?

Okay. You too?

(But they have to sit and wait inside too.)

(Some more waiting)

Yes, Wi-Fi cards.

- Passport, please. - Okay.

Do you have it?

I have it.

(The waiting never ends.)

- Yes. - Okay.

(Is it finally Jun Yeol's turn?)

Thank you.

I need two Wi-Fi cards.

- And... - How many cards?

Two.

Can I buy 1 more? 3?

Yes.

Thank you.

(He buys 3 cards to make it worth the waiting.)

Yes!

(He celebrates the purchase.)

I got internet!

Yes!

(He wants to show off his Wi-Fi cards to everyone.)

These are Wi-Fi cards.

I waited in line for two hours.

The thing is...

The couple behind me suggested...

I meditate while waiting.

Just like this picture on the card.

(The card suggests meditating too.)

It's so funny.

(The card suggests meditating too.)

(It's time to call it a day.)

Is there beer?

No beer?

I wanted some beer,

but it's sold out.

(Nothing is easy in Cuba.)

(The sun is setting in Havana.)

(Jun Yeol visits Malecon.)

As the couple recommended,

I decided to enjoy the sunset at Malecon.

Even though I couldn't get any beer to quench my thirst with,

I managed to get myself a can of soda.

I walked, looked for things,

got turned down, looked for some more things,

stood in line, waited,

and waited some more.

Unexpectedly, that's how I spent my time in Havana.

During the two days in this country where time has stopped,

it seemed like time passed at a different speed than usual.

As I didn't prepare or plan anything for this trip,

I don't know what awaits me.

But as long as I can see this beautiful sunset every day,

I think I'll be fine.

When the red sun sets behind that building,

the whole city will fall asleep...

until it comes back to life the next morning.

This tastes better than beer.

That's right.

If everything was predictable,

this trip or life itself would lose its charms.

All the people, good luck,

and even disappointments...

I run into by chance will be part of the trip.

What awaits me tomorrow?

As the sun sets, anticipation fills up.

Will I be able to get to Vinales without any problem?

(It's finally time to set off to Vinales.)

(He checks his car reservation.)

(He is ready to hit the road.)

(But the red car just drives off.)

Did you see the red car?

No.

(Go away.)

Why?

(Where did the red car go?)

I have a bad feeling about today.

(But the long day has only just begun.)

It's 5:35am.

(He runs as fast as he can from early morning.)

Be careful over here.

(He keeps making mistakes.)

(They're forced to stop shooting.)

Do you know Hotel Los Jazmines?

He's getting out of the car.

(Unexpected accidents continue.)

(He hears from Je Hoon for the 1st time in 2 days.)

- Je Hoon. - Jun Yeol.

(Will he arrive in Vinales without any problem?)

(Traveler)