Going to a wedding in Koh Samui in early August and I'm super stoked about it. First time to Asia.
So, I'm seeking the travel board's wisdom in planning my trip! Estimated time over there will be two-ish weeks. I want to see so much but realistically I know I need to limit myself to places so I'm not constantly on the go.
Bangkok is an obvious must. It will be my jumping off point to Koh Samui as well.
I also would love to see Vietnam and Cambodia. Though I can probably only do one of those.
I've always wanted to go to Hong Kong. That may be a good port of entry since there's a nonstop from DFW. I'm aware that the protests could cause problems, but based on my research, HK is safe for tourists, just keep clear of the protests.
Singapore would be cool too. But considering the length of the trip, I may just spend a day or 2 there at the end of the trip and fly out of there.
Sadly Japan is probably out. I'll be overseas for pretty much the entire Olympics so I know it'll be stupid expensive there.
I was thinking fly into HK, then to Vietnam, then BKK, then Koh Samui, then Singapore, and back home. However realistically I probably need to eliminate one of those places to make it a good trip.
Thoughts? Advice? Recommendations from those familiar with SE Asia?
So, I'm seeking the travel board's wisdom in planning my trip! Estimated time over there will be two-ish weeks. I want to see so much but realistically I know I need to limit myself to places so I'm not constantly on the go.
Bangkok is an obvious must. It will be my jumping off point to Koh Samui as well.
I also would love to see Vietnam and Cambodia. Though I can probably only do one of those.
I've always wanted to go to Hong Kong. That may be a good port of entry since there's a nonstop from DFW. I'm aware that the protests could cause problems, but based on my research, HK is safe for tourists, just keep clear of the protests.
Singapore would be cool too. But considering the length of the trip, I may just spend a day or 2 there at the end of the trip and fly out of there.
Sadly Japan is probably out. I'll be overseas for pretty much the entire Olympics so I know it'll be stupid expensive there.
I was thinking fly into HK, then to Vietnam, then BKK, then Koh Samui, then Singapore, and back home. However realistically I probably need to eliminate one of those places to make it a good trip.
Thoughts? Advice? Recommendations from those familiar with SE Asia?