2 flights, 3 countries, 4 nights, 7–11 Oct
Chiang MaiKuala Lumpur4nManila
Stay 4 nights in Kuala Lumpur, ending in Manila with no flight back. Both places are capitals. About 4,200 km of flying in all as the crow flies. Typical October highs are 31–33°C everywhere. Kuala Lumpur is usually very wet in October, about 280 mm of rain over the month. Flights work out at about €61 a night, with a cabin bag usually included.
Stop by stop
Chiang Mai
Thailand, Start, Wed 7 Oct
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia, 4 nights, 7–11 Oct
Malaysia's capital, a high-rise city of Malay, Chinese and Indian neighbourhoods known for the Petronas Towers, the Batu Caves temple, hawker food and late-night markets.
Typical October: highs of 33°C, very wetNo other city has fares in and out on these days.
Manila
Philippines, Last stop, Sun 11 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, very wetSwap at randomSwap Manila for…
- Singapore, Singapore −€81
- Phu Quoc, Vietnam −€59
- Batam, Indonesia −€55
- Dalat, Vietnam −€52
- Da Nang, Vietnam −€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.