2 flights, 3 countries, 2 nights, 5–7 Oct
ManilaSingapore2nMedan
Stay 2 nights in Singapore, ending in Medan with no flight back. Singapore is an island and a capital, and has a World Heritage site. About 3,000 km of flying in all as the crow flies. Typical October highs are 31–32°C everywhere. Medan is usually very wet in October, about 290 mm of rain over the month. Flights work out at about €86 a night, with a cabin bag usually included.
Manila
Philippines, Start, Mon 5 Oct
Singapore
Singapore, 2 nights, 5–7 Oct
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 October: highs of 32°C, wetSwap at randomSwap Singapore 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.
Medan
Indonesia, Last stop, Wed 7 Oct
North Sumatra's big, busy capital, with the Maimun Palace and strong food traditions, and the usual start for trips to Lake Toba and the orangutans of Bukit Lawang.
Typical October: highs of 31°C, very wetSwap at randomSwap Medan for…
- Penang, Malaysia −€26
- Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia −€22
- Langkawi, Malaysia −€14
- Ipoh, Malaysia −€12
- Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam +€3
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.