2 flights, 2 countries, 4 nights, 29 Oct – 2 Nov
MedanPenang4nSingapore
Four nights in Penang, ending in Singapore with no flight back. Both places are islands and have a World Heritage site. About 850 km of flying in all as the crow flies. Typical October and November highs are 31°C everywhere. Penang averages about 9 mm of rain a day in October. Flights work out at about €14 a night, with a cabin bag usually included.
Medan
Indonesia, Start, Thu 29 Oct
Only 274 km: compare trains, buses and ferries
Penang
Malaysia, 4 nights, 29 Oct – 2 Nov
Island state off Malaysia's west coast, famous for George Town's shophouses, temples and street art, some of the country's best hawker food, and Penang Hill above it all.
Typical October: highs of 31°C, 9 mm of rain a dayNo other city has fares in and out on these days.
Singapore
Singapore, Last stop, Mon 2 Nov
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 November: highs of 31°C, 8 mm of rain a dayNo other city has fares in and out on these days.