Holiday ideas

opethdisciple · 2 Jun 2015 at 23:44

Budget is a slightly flexible 2k. Two weeks in total.

Want to go out side of Europe. My last big holiday was to Thailand in 2013. I went to Bangkok - Koh Samui and Koh Tao.

I am currently considering a trip to Japan in Oct - Nov 2015.

I will be travelling alone.

A friend has recommended I go to Vietnam and that area, as he says it will be better for lone tourists/backpackers.

What do you guys think?

Keechy · 2 Jun 2015 at 23:48

Vietnam is the best when there with world challenge i was the best thing i have ever done

Rotty · 3 Jun 2015 at 00:20

I have been to Vietnam twice in last 15 months, it's awesome

cainer · 3 Jun 2015 at 01:30

Rotty said:
I have been to Vietnam twice in last 15 months, it's awesome

did you go for long time?

doofer · 3 Jun 2015 at 01:41

Rhyl.

Snookums · 3 Jun 2015 at 01:57

doofer said:
Rhyl.

Every time.....

bitslice · 3 Jun 2015 at 06:03

doofer said:
Rhyl.

You need to widen your horizons mate,
Skegness is where it is all happening :cool:

Cosimo · 3 Jun 2015 at 06:39

doofer said:
Rhyl.

Camping in field full of cow pats is far more exotic and cheaper.

Bear · 3 Jun 2015 at 06:42

Rotty said:
I have been to Vietnam twice in last 15 months, it's awesome

I have to agree. Its dirt cheap once you are there, the food is fantastic and there is plenty to see. We had a great time there.

wez130 · 3 Jun 2015 at 08:26

Dubai / Abu Dhabi, just coz 'Nam is already out there. But it seems it has everything now, enough to keep you occupied for 2 weeks anyway. It's out of europe, it's tax free so bargains!, there's a good mix of old and new, a great range of food, great beaches, water parks, skiing, desert bashing, markets, river trips etc etc etc.

covenantuk · 3 Jun 2015 at 08:36

Vietnam.

Planned properly you can go for 3 weeks on that money easily. Look up Tonkin Travel on the intarweb - we used them to book our itinerary. It's also really popular with Aussies so backpacking is easy and infrastructure is good for lone travellers

Rotty · 3 Jun 2015 at 08:46

cainer said:
did you go for long time?

I did it as part of larger trips so only 12 days in Vietnam total (HCM and Hoi An) will be returning for more

Yaayuh! · 3 Jun 2015 at 08:48

Nah.
Butlins, Skegness.

tcfreer · 3 Jun 2015 at 08:51

Russia - What could possiably go wrong there.......

Yaayuh! · 3 Jun 2015 at 09:03

tcfreer said:
Russia - What could possiably go wrong there.......

Nothing. Unless you're gay or from Ukraine.... AMIRITE?!

JBod · 3 Jun 2015 at 09:06

Jump on a cruise ship and have some luxury pampering. Is the only way to holiday

I just got back from Northern Europe - unlimited food and drink for a week is awesome while checking out Belgium, Denmark, Sweden and Norway.

KiwiTaff · 3 Jun 2015 at 09:11

Do a lap of iceland in a 4 x 4. Check out some awesome scenery and such on the way round!

Sliver · 3 Jun 2015 at 11:03

Syria is amazing this time of year. Take plenty of bacon.

a1ex2001 · 3 Jun 2015 at 11:34

I would say your budget is a bit light for Japan, it is seriously expensive when your there especially if you want to pack a lot in. South East Asia will offer you much better value for money once your done with the flights, Vietnam is great fun and a seriously beautiful country and I can also recommend Cambodia it is my favourite country in the region everyone is incredibly friendly and the food is heavily French influenced which results in some amazing fusion stuff and the best bread I've had outside Europe!

drakioned · 3 Jun 2015 at 11:35

Should have gone to Computex