2 flights, 2 countries, 4 nights, 5–9 Nov
PhuketKuala Lumpur4nHanoi
Four nights in Kuala Lumpur, ending in Hanoi with no flight back. Both places are capitals. About 2,700 km of flying in all as the crow flies. It gets cooler as it goes: typical November highs fall from 32°C in Kuala Lumpur to 27°C in Hanoi. Kuala Lumpur averages about 12 mm of rain a day in November. Flights work out at about €38 a night, with a cabin bag usually included.
Phuket
Thailand, Start, Thu 5 Nov
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia, 4 nights, 5–9 Nov
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 November: highs of 32°C, 12 mm of rain a dayNo other city has fares in and out on these days.
Hanoi
Vietnam, Last stop, Mon 9 Nov
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 November: highs of 27°C, 2 mm of rain a dayRe-roll this stopSwap Hanoi for…
- Singapore, Singapore −€50
- Banda Aceh, Indonesia −€45
- Surabaya, Indonesia −€39
- Da Nang, Vietnam −€32
- Jakarta, Indonesia −€27
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.