Europe to South America..

Your money will go further in SA. I have just returned from Argentina, Uruguay and Chile. You can fly from Europe to Miami and then transfer to anywhere in SA.

I have looked at direct flights from Europe to SA, they will be the option I am choosing. Thanks.
I am well aware my money will take me further in SA, but my priority is Europe for now, something to do with my mild obsession with The Great War and WW2.
Thank you for your help in regards to the Schengen agreement. I will be very careful in planning my time spent in those countries. I was not even aware it existed.

Can anyone tell me how long I can spend in the Balkans? I can't seem to find it anywhere..

It depnds on the country. Slovenia is the only one that is in the schengen zone. If you count it as Balkans. And Bulgaria/Romania are joining soon. Look it up.

Each country will have specific entry and length requirements from 30 days to 90 days.

Okay, thank you so much for your help (: !