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| Destination | Budget | Flight | Best months | Entry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| from €1 480 / 14 days | 18–22 h | May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep | No visa needed | |
| from €1 540 / 14 days | 13–16 h | Apr, May, Sep, Oct, Nov | No visa needed | |
| from €1 780 / 14 days | 14–18 h | Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct | No visa needed | |
| from €1 730 / 14 days | 14–17 h | Mar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov | No visa needed | |
| from €1 070 / 14 days | 6–8 h | Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct | An ID card is enough | |
| from €1 160 / 14 days | 3 h | Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct | An ID card is enough |
Rough figures: a connecting flight from Vilnius plus typical daily spend.
Peru I have been here
Entry
No visa needed
EU citizens, tourism
Budget
from €1 480 / 14 days
flights ~€850, ~€45 a day
Currency
Sol (PEN)
When to go
May–September
Dry season in the Andes
Flight
18–22 h
1–2 stops
- January: avoid
- February: avoid
- March: avoid
- April: mixed
- May: good time
- June: good time
- July: good time
- August: good time
- September: good time
- October: mixed
- November: avoid
- December: avoid
good time mixed avoid
What to pack: Peru
Altitude
Clothes
Documents
Worth knowing
- Give Cusco two nights just to acclimatise. Lima straight to the trail is the worst thing you can do to yourself.
- The Machu Picchu ticket and the train are bought separately. People forget, and end up with a ticket and no way to get there.
- Dry season means sun by day and freezing at night. Layers, not one big coat.
Official source · Checked: 2026-10
South Korea I have been here
Entry
No visa needed
Up to 90 days · check K-ETA
Budget
from €1 540 / 14 days
flights ~€700, ~€60 a day
Currency
Won (KRW)
When to go
April–May, September–November
Blossom and autumn
Flight
13–16 h
One stop
- January: avoid
- February: avoid
- March: mixed
- April: good time
- May: good time
- June: mixed
- July: avoid
- August: avoid
- September: good time
- October: good time
- November: good time
- December: avoid
good time mixed avoid
What to pack: South Korea
Electronics
Clothes
Documents
Worth knowing
- Google Maps will not give you walking directions in Korea. Naver or Kakao is not a preference, it is a requirement.
- Buy a T-money card at the airport and top it up straight away. It gets you everywhere and buys your water.
- A lot of museums close on Mondays. Check before you plan a day in Seoul.
Official source · Checked: 2026-10
South Africa I have been here
Entry
No visa needed
Up to 90 days, tourism
Budget
from €1 780 / 14 days
flights ~€800, ~€70 a day
Currency
Rand (ZAR)
When to go
May–September
Dry season, best game viewing
Flight
14–18 h
One stop
- January: mixed
- February: mixed
- March: mixed
- April: good time
- May: good time
- June: good time
- July: good time
- August: good time
- September: good time
- October: good time
- November: mixed
- December: mixed
good time mixed avoid
What to pack: South Africa
Safari
Health
Documents
Worth knowing
- They drive on the left. Take an automatic for the first day and do not drive at night.
- Safari bookings often want the full amount up front and will not refund it. Read the terms.
- May to September is dry: the animals gather at water and are simply easier to see.
Official source · Checked: 2026-10
Japan I have been here
Entry
No visa needed
Up to 90 days, tourism
Budget
from €1 730 / 14 days
flights ~€750, ~€70 a day
Currency
Yen (JPY)
When to go
March–May, October–November
Blossom and autumn maples
Flight
14–17 h
One stop
- January: avoid
- February: avoid
- March: good time
- April: good time
- May: good time
- June: mixed
- July: avoid
- August: avoid
- September: mixed
- October: good time
- November: good time
- December: mixed
good time mixed avoid
What to pack: Japan
Everyday
Electronics
Documents
Worth knowing
- Cash still matters. Small places and temples will not take a card.
- There are almost no bins on the street. You carry your rubbish around all day.
- Trains leave to the second. A minute late is late.
Official source · Checked: 2026-10
Madeira I have been here
Entry
An ID card is enough
EU, part of Portugal
Budget
from €1 070 / 14 days
flights ~€300, ~€55 a day
Currency
Euro (EUR)
When to go
All year
April–October are driest
Flight
6–8 h
One stop
- January: mixed
- February: mixed
- March: mixed
- April: good time
- May: good time
- June: good time
- July: good time
- August: good time
- September: good time
- October: good time
- November: mixed
- December: mixed
good time mixed avoid
What to pack: Madeira
Hiking
Everyday
Documents
Worth knowing
- It can be raining in the north and sunny in the south at the same time. Keep the plan loose.
- Levada paths are narrow and wet. Flat-soled trainers will not do.
- The road from the airport winds. If narrow roads worry you, take a bigger car with an automatic box.
Official source · Checked: 2026-10
Italy I have been here
Entry
An ID card is enough
EU, Schengen
Budget
from €1 160 / 14 days
flights ~€180, ~€70 a day
Currency
Euro (EUR)
When to go
April–June, September–October
Without the August heat and crowds
Flight
3 h
Direct flights exist
- January: avoid
- February: avoid
- March: mixed
- April: good time
- May: good time
- June: good time
- July: mixed
- August: avoid
- September: good time
- October: good time
- November: mixed
- December: mixed
good time mixed avoid
What to pack: Italy
Everyday
Documents
Driving
Worth knowing
- ZTL zones are a fine-generating machine. A hotel courtyard does not mean you may drive to it.
- Italians leave in August themselves. Plenty of small restaurants are simply shut.
- Churches want shoulders and knees covered. A thin scarf in the bag saves the day.
Official source · Checked: 2026-10
General plan
I have not covered this destination yet, so this is only what is true everywhere. I have not checked visas, vaccinations or seasons for this country — use an official source.
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