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Hanoi, Vietnam
- cafés
- Shopping
- Beauty treatments
- Old Quarter wander
- Hoan Kiem Lake mornings
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Hà Giang, Vietnam
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Ninh Binh province, Vietnam
- Boat ride through limestone karsts
- Cycling through rice fields
- Viewpoints
- Temples
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Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park, Vietnam
- Cave tours (Phong Nha Cave, Paradise Cave)
- River swimming
- Countryside biking
- Relaxed hostel vibe
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Huế, Vietnam
- Imperial Citadel
- Tombs
- River walk
- Try regional food
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Hội An, Vietnam
- Old town wandering
- Tailor shops
- Cafés & lanterns
- Beach days
- Day trip to Da Nang
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Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
- Cafés & rooftop bars
- Markets
- Museums
- Food tours
- Beauty treatments again if you want
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Phú Quốc, Vietnam
- beach
- Recover
- Reflect
- Prepare for next country
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Manila, Philippines
- Recover from flight
- Nice café / mall
- Organise:
- Cash
- Internal flight
- Early night
- Don’t overstay — Manila is a means to an end
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Palawan, Philippines
PALAWAN – EL NIDO
Postcard islands
- Island‑hopping boat tours (lagoons, beaches)
- Snorkelling
- Kayaking
- Sunset viewpoints
- Chill beach days
Notes
- Fly **Manila → El Nido** (or Puerto Princesa + transfer)
- Book **internal flight 1–2 weeks ahead**
- Book accommodation **a few nights ahead**
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Coron, Philippines
Do
- Snorkelling (shipwrecks)
- Lakes & lagoons
- Boat tours
- Hot springs
Getting there
- Ferry from El Nido (weather‑dependent)
- Book ferry **1–2 days ahead**
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Siagao, Philippines
*Laid‑back island life*
**Do**
- Surf (or learn)
- Beach hopping
- Island‑hopping day trips
- Cafés & sunset bars
- Scooter exploring
**Vibe**
- Social but relaxed
- Easy to settle into a rhythm
- Great mid‑trip “live here” feeling
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Manila, Philippines
- Rest
- Last shopping
- Prepare for next country (Indonesia)
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Jakarta, Indonesia
- transit
- Recover from flight
- Sort cash / SIM if needed
- Book Java transport
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Yogyakarta, Indonesia
- **Borobudur** sunrise
- **Prambanan** temples
- Local cafés & art scene
- Batik workshops
- Massage / spa days
- *Culture + temples + base for hikes*
**Fun**
- Scooter around countryside
- Sunset viewpoints
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Java, Indonesia
*Iconic landscapes*
**Do**
- **Mount Bromo sunrise**
- Volcanic viewpoints
- Easy hikes
- Jeep adventure vibes
**Optional (if energy is high)**
- **Ijen crater** (blue flames / crater lake)
⚠️ Early starts — worth it, but tiring.
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Ubud, Indonesia
**Do**
- **Waterfalls** (Tegenungan, Tibumana, Tukad Cepung)
- Rice terrace walks
- **Mount Batur sunrise hike**
- Yoga / wellness classes
- Markets & cafés
**Fun**
- Swing parks (touristy but fun)
- Scooter exploring
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East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia
- Cliff viewpoints
- Snorkelling
- Beach hikes
- Coastal walks
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Gili Islands, Indonesia
- Snorkelling with turtles
- Beach sunsets
- Bike around island
- Social hostels / beach bars
Pick:
- **Gili Air** – balanced
- **Gili T** – social / party
- **Gili Meno** – quiet
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Bali, Indonesia
- Final beach days
- Laundry
- Reflect
- Prepare for Thailand
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Bangkok, Thailand
- family time
- bangkok
- chiang mai trip
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Cebu City, Philippines