.....things like accommodation, public transport, places of interest but only after you’ve considered the most important factor - the price of a local pint. This site can help you in this regard listing the cost of a scoop anywhere from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe. According to the evidence, there’s a massive variation in the price of a pint worldwide so one visit could save you more than the price of your flight on your booze budget.

If you’re happy enough to endure 4000 miles of air travel, high temperatures and humidity, constant rainfall, a slight risk of ebola and exposure to occasional rebel activity we’d heartily recommend The Congo where the price of a pint is a measly 12 cent.