2 flights, 2 countries, 2 nights, 8–10 Oct
City of AngelesBangkok2nHanoi
Two nights in Bangkok, ending in Hanoi with no flight back. Both places are capitals. About 3,200 km of flying in all as the crow flies. Typical October highs are 30–33°C everywhere. Bangkok averages about 9 mm of rain a day in October. Flights work out at about €99 a night, with a cabin bag usually included.
City of Angeles
Philippines, Start, Thu 8 Oct
Bangkok
Thailand, 2 nights, 8–10 Oct
Thailand's capital on the Chao Phraya River: the Grand Palace and Wat Pho, canal boats, street food at every corner, rooftop bars and huge weekend markets.
Typical October: highs of 33°C, 9 mm of rain a dayNo other city has fares in and out on these days.
Hanoi
Vietnam, Last stop, Sat 10 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…
- Phnom Penh, Cambodia −€15
- Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam −€9
- Da Nang, Vietnam −€4
- Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia same price
- Penang, Malaysia +€4
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.