2 flights, 2 countries, 4 nights, 13–17 Oct
Ho Chi Minh CitySingapore4nPenang
Four nights in Singapore, ending in Penang with no flight back. Both places are islands and have a World Heritage site. About 1,700 km of flying in all as the crow flies. Typical October highs are 31–32°C everywhere. Penang averages about 9 mm of rain a day in October. Flights work out at about €26 a night, with a cabin bag usually included.
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam, Start, Tue 13 Oct
Singapore
Singapore, 4 nights, 13–17 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, 5 mm of rain a dayNothing close in price for Singapore on these days. The nearest:
- Bangkok, Thailand +€55
Penang
Malaysia, Last stop, Sat 17 Oct
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 dayRe-roll this stopSwap Penang 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.