2 flights, 2 countries, 4 nights, 11–15 Nov
Cebu CityHanoi4nVientiane
Four nights in Hanoi, ending in Vientiane with no flight back. Both places are capitals. About 2,800 km of flying in all as the crow flies. Typical November highs run from 27°C in Hanoi to 31°C in Vientiane. Flights work out at about €80 a night, with a cabin bag usually included.
Cebu City
Philippines, Start, Wed 11 Nov
Hanoi
Vietnam, 4 nights, 11–15 Nov
Vietnam's capital, with the narrow streets of the Old Quarter, Hoan Kiem and West lakes, the Imperial Citadel, street food on plastic stools and French-era boulevards.
Typical November: highs of 27°C, 2 mm of rain a dayNo other city has fares in and out on these days.
Vientiane
Laos, Last stop, Sun 15 Nov
The low-key Lao capital on the Mekong, with the golden stupa of Pha That Luang, the Patuxai arch, riverside night markets and the sculpture-filled Buddha Park.
Typical November: highs of 31°C, 1 mm of rain a dayRe-roll this stopSwap Vientiane for…
- Bangkok, Thailand −€96
- Siem Reap, Cambodia −€88
- Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia −€72
- Chiang Mai, Thailand −€57
- Denpasar (Bali), Indonesia −€51
Same days, the rest of the trip kept, only cities close in price. A swapped-in country may need a visa: check before you go.