2 flights, 2 countries, 4 nights, 25–29 Oct
Chiang MaiHanoi4nManila
Four nights in Hanoi, ending in Manila with no flight back. Both places are capitals and have a World Heritage site. About 2,500 km of flying in all as the crow flies. Typical October highs are 30–31°C everywhere. Manila averages about 7 mm of rain a day in October. Flights work out at about €58 a night, with a cabin bag usually included.
Chiang Mai
Thailand, Start, Sun 25 Oct
Hanoi
Vietnam, 4 nights, 25–29 Oct
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 October: highs of 30°C, 5 mm of rain a dayRe-roll this stopSwap Hanoi for…
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.
Manila
Philippines, Last stop, Thu 29 Oct
The Philippine capital on Manila Bay, a huge city of contrasts with the Spanish walled town of Intramuros and San Agustin Church, malls, food markets and bay sunsets.
Typical October: highs of 31°C, 7 mm of rain a dayRe-roll this stopSwap Manila for…
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.