Mexico - info sheet

Visum	Belgian citizens, among others, automatically get a three months visum upon entry. No departure tax.
Transport	• Shared mini-bus from Cancun airport to Tulum pueblo (53 USD/person): 2h • Taxi from Tulum pueblo to the beach (50 Pesos) • Taxi within Tulum pueblo (20 Pesos) • ADO AC bus from Tulum, via Playa Del Carmen, to Cancun airport (168 Pesos/person): 2h.
Time	Cancun winter time = Munich winter time — 7 hours
Weather	Air temperature: 30°C warm & nice. Fresh water temperature: 24°C (in the cenotes).
Currency	1 EURO = 16 Pesos , 1 USD = 12 Pesos
Language	English is spoken. But knowing a bit of Spanish is recommended when you don't know your way around.

French Polynesia - info sheet

Visum	For Europeans a valid passport is enough, but when transiting through the USA a to be paid and approved ESTA application is also required.
Time	French Polynesian time = CEST — 12h
Weather	Air temperature: around 25-30°C, with occasional rain showers. Water temperature: 26°C.
Currency	1 Euro = 119 XPF
Language	French & English are spoken by most.

Indonesia - info sheet

Visum	Belgian citizens can get a 30 days visa-on-arrival for 20€ or 25$. [ → Indonesian embassy in Berlin ]
Time	Indonesian time = CEST + 6h
Weather	Air temperature: around 30°C, with occasional tropical downpours. Water temperature: 28°C.
Currency	1 Euro = 11200 Indonesian Rupiah
Language	English is barely spoken by some.

Thailand - info sheet

Visum	Belgian citizens automatically get a four weeks visum upon entry. For longer stays a visum must be requested beforehand. In Copenhagen, a two months visum can be obtained from the Thai embassy within a week. Besides your passport you must bring two pictures, a copy of your Danish residence permit & travel documents, fill in an application, and pay 175 DKK.
Time	Bangkok time = Copenhagen summer time + 5h
Weather	Air temperature's around 35°C, very humid with occasional tropical showers. Water temperature's a balmy 29°C.
Currency	1 Euro = 46 THB 1 USD = 37 THB
Language	English is barely spoken by some.

Croatia - info sheet

Visum	A valid passport is required.
Transport	• Charter flight from Copenhagen to Split: 2½h. • Bus transfer from Split airport to Split city: ½h • Fast ferry from Split harbor to Stari Grad: ¾h • Bus transfer from Stari Grad to Hvar town: ½h
Time	Croatian time = Danish time
Weather	Air temperature: 25-30°C. Sunny except for the last two days. Water temperature: 20-23°C.
Currency	1 Euro = 7,35 Kuna
Language	English, besides German & Italian, is spoken by most - at least in the tourist places.

Indonesia - info sheet

Visum	A visum is required for Belgian citizens! And there's a departure tax of 75000 Rp. In Copenhagen, a one month visum can be obtained from the Indonesian embassy within 2 weeks. Besides your passport you must bring two pictures, a copy of your travel documents, fill in an application, and pay 350 DKK.
Transport	• Flight from Copenhagen to Frankfurt: 80' • Flight from Frankfurt to Singapore: 12h • Flight from Singapore to Manado: 3½h • Taxi from Manado airport to Manado city: ½h. • Boat transfer from Manado harbour to Bunaken: 25'
Time	N-Sulawesi time = Copenhagen summer time + 6 hours
Weather	Air temperature: 30°C. Often overcast with some downpours every couple of days. Water temperature: 28°C.
Currency	1 USD = 9000 Rp (Indonesian Rupiah)
Language	English is spoken by some.

Malaysia - info sheet

Visum	Belgian citizens, among others, automatically get a three months visum upon entry.
Transport	• Flight from Copenhagen to Tawau: 21-26h (via Amsterdam & Kuala Lumpur) • Mini-bus from Tawau airport to Tawau city: ½h • Mini-bus from Tawau airport to Semporna: 1h • Speed-boat from Semporna to Mabul: ¾h
Time	Sabah time = Copenhagen winter time + 7 hours
Weather	Air temperature: 30°C (in the shade). Water temperature: 28°C.
Currency	1 USD = 3.7 RM (Malaysian Ringit)
Language	English is spoken by most.

Egypt - info sheet

Visum	A visum is required! In Copenhagen, a one month visum can easily be obtained from the Egyptian embassy within two working days. Besides your passport you must bring one picture, fill in an application, and pay 188 DKK. With some charter companies it is possible to obtain a visum upon arrival.
Transport	• Charter flight from Copenhagen to Hurghada: 5h • Transfer from Hurghada airport to Sharm El Naga dive resort: 1h
Time	Hurghada winter time = Copenhagen summer time They change to winter time beginning of October in Egypt, but end of October in Denmark.
Weather	Air temperature: around 30°C. Warm and dry, blue sky, mild north wind. Water temperature: 27°C.
Currency	1 Euro = 7.5 E£ = 7.5 DKK
Language	English is spoken by some.

Mexico - info sheet

Visum	Belgian citizens, among others, automatically get a three months visum upon entry. No departure tax. Nor immigration control when leaving. Which strangely means I got an IN stamp but no OUT stamp!
Transport	• Shuttle mini-bus from Cancun airport to Tulum pueblo (35 USD/person): 2h • Taxi from Tulum pueblo to the beach (30-35 Pesos): about 4km • MAYAB stop bus from Tulum to Playa Del Carmen (20 Pesos/person) • ADO direct AC bus from Tulum to Playa Del Carmen (31 Pesos/person): 1h. Remark that the ADO bus does not stop in the tourist bus terminal on 5th avenue (= the shopping street), but several blocks away from it! • Direct AC bus from Playa Del Carmen to Cancun airport (65 Pesos/person): 1h. Leaves from the tourist bus terminal located on 5th avenue - close to the Playa-Cozumel ferry terminal.
Time	Cancun time = Copenhagen summer time — 7 hours
Weather	Air temperature: 30°C hot and humid. Partially overcast and relatively windy, with an occasional thunderstorm. Nights are usually cool during the winter months but were abnormally so now too. Fresh water temperature: 24°C (in the cenotes).
Currency	1 USD = 10.5 Pesos
Language	English is spoken. But knowing a bit of Spanish is recommended when you don't know your way around.

Philippines - info sheet

Visum	No visum is required - unless you want to stay more than 3 weeks. In Copenhagen, a 59 days visum can be obtained from the Philippines consulate within two to four weeks. Besides your passport you must bring one picture, a copy of your travel documents, fill in an application, and pay 345 DKK.
Time	Manila time = Copenhagen summer time + 6 hours Manila time = Copenhagen winter time + 7 hours
Weather	Air temperature: about 30°C warm and humid. Partially cloudy, with an occasional shower now and then. Water temperature: 27°C.
Currency	1 USD = 54 PHP
Language	English is spoken by most.
Electricity	Electrical plugs are USA style.