2 flights, 3 countries, 3 nights, 2–5 Dec
Denpasar (Bali)Singapore3nMalacca
Stay 3 nights in Singapore, ending in Malacca with no flight back. Both places have a World Heritage site. About 1,900 km of flying in all as the crow flies. Typical December highs are 31°C everywhere. Singapore is usually very wet in December, about 330 mm of rain over the month. Flights work out at about €50 a night, with a cabin bag usually included.
Denpasar (Bali)
Indonesia, Start, Wed 2 Dec
Singapore
Singapore, 3 nights, 2–5 Dec
Island city-state at the tip of the Malay Peninsula, known for hawker centres, Gardens by the Bay, the Botanic Gardens and distinct Chinese, Malay and Indian quarters.
Typical December: highs of 31°C, very wetNo other city has fares in and out on these days.
Only 198 km: compare trains, buses and ferries
Malacca
Malaysia, Last stop, Sat 5 Dec
Old Straits trading port with Dutch red buildings, Portuguese ruins, Peranakan shophouses on Jonker Street and a weekend night market.
Typical December: highs of 31°C, wetSwap at randomSwap Malacca for…
- Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia −€11
- Phuket, Thailand +€35
- Da Nang, Vietnam +€47
- Bangkok, Thailand +€56
- Manila, Philippines +€62
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.