2 flights, 2 countries, 4 nights, 27–31 Oct
Ho Chi Minh CityManila4nKuala Lumpur
Four nights in Manila, ending in Kuala Lumpur with no flight back. Both places are capitals. About 4,100 km of flying in all as the crow flies. Typical October highs are 31–33°C everywhere. Kuala Lumpur averages about 9 mm of rain a day in October. Flights work out at about €41 a night, with a cabin bag usually included.
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam, Start, Tue 27 Oct
Manila
Philippines, 4 nights, 27–31 Oct
The Philippine capital on Manila Bay, a huge city of contrasts with the Spanish walled town of Intramuros and San Agustin Church, malls, food markets and bay sunsets.
Typical October: highs of 31°C, 7 mm of rain a dayRe-roll this stopSwap Manila 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, Sat 31 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…
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.