2 flights, 2 countries, 2 nights, 9–11 Oct
HanoiChiang Mai2nKuala Lumpur
Two nights in Chiang Mai, ending in Kuala Lumpur with no flight back. Kuala Lumpur is a capital and Chiang Mai is near mountains. About 2,500 km of flying in all as the crow flies. Typical October highs are 32–33°C everywhere. Kuala Lumpur averages about 9 mm of rain a day in October. Flights work out at about €100 a night, with a cabin bag usually included.
Hanoi
Vietnam, Start, Fri 9 Oct
Chiang Mai
Thailand, 2 nights, 9–11 Oct
Northern Thailand's main city, a walled old town full of temples below Doi Suthep, with night markets, cooking classes and hill treks out of town.
Typical October: highs of 32°C, 4 mm of rain a dayRe-roll this stopSwap Chiang Mai 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.
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia, Last stop, Sun 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, 9 mm of rain a dayRe-roll this stopSwap Kuala Lumpur for…
- Luang Prabang, Laos −€1
- Mandalay, Myanmar +€23
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.