Manado, capital of North Sulawesi, is the gateway to some of the finest diving on the planet: the wall reefs of Bunaken National Marine Park rise from 1,500-metre depths just forty minutes offshore, alive with turtles,…
Samut Prakan is a province at the mouth of the Chao Phraya River, effectively a suburb of Bangkok on the southern edge of the metropolitan area.
Mandalay is Myanmar's second-largest city and the cultural capital of the country, sitting at the foot of Mandalay Hill beside the Irrawaddy River.
Su-ngai (สุไหงโกลก) is a border town in Narathiwat, Thailand, just north of the Malaysian border. The town on the Malaysian side of the border is Rantau Panjang which is in the state of Kelantan.
Border town in Vietnam very close to Tam Coc and Ninh Binh.
Mount Popa is an extinct volcano rising 1,518 metres from the plain near Bagan, crowned by the spectacular Taung Kalat monastery perched atop a sheer volcanic plug reached by 777 steps lined with nats (spirit) shrines.
Chiang Khong is a small riverside town in Chiang Rai province facing Huay Xai in Laos across the Mekong River, connected by the Fourth Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge.
Phitsanulok is a city on the Nan River in lower northern Thailand, home to one of the country's most revered Buddha images — the Phra Phuttha Chinnarat at Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat, considered second in importance…
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Asia is affected by different monsoon patterns at different times. For instance, while the islands in Thailand are getting plenty of rain in July, Bali is at the peak of dry season. If your itinerary is flexible, you can escape the ever-changing weather by grabbing an inexpensive regional flight. The ideal time to enjoy popular destinations is during the shoulder seasons, the month before and the month after monsoon season. During these times, there will be fewer tourists but still plenty of sunshine to enjoy! Arriving at the very beginning of the monsoon season is less ideal because seasonal businesses will have plenty of cash saved up following the high season. The employees are often ready for a break and can be less helpful after an exhausting season. You will still have to deal with increased rain but won't enjoy the same potential for discounts. Arriving in the middle or at the end of the low season is more ideal. Although there is an increased chance for bad weather, businesses are more willing to work with you. The start of monsoon season often gets delayed by weeks or even a month or two.
