The Best Weekend Getaways
Yogyakarta has something for everyone - culture, adventure and a LOT of heart.
See gorgeous UNESCO temples, explore an Indiana Jones cave, jeep around Asia's most active volcano & uncover a hidden village that's home to Batik artisans & granny's amazing cooking.
Yogya is the home to batik so you should definitely get a shirt or two here! It has some really nice stays toos.
Kuching is perfect for nature and wildlife lovers. You can cover a lot in a short time and it's perfect for solo travellers, couples, kids and families.
Here you can see quirky cat statues, see the longhouses of Sarawak tribes, visit rescued orangutans and go on a river safari to spot wild dolphins. The food here is also AMAZING.
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Mekong Delta is just a short drive from Ho Chi Minh City, and the perfect chill getaway.
The main thing to do here is to stay in charming homestays overlooking the delta, with yummy home-cooked meals. Cycle, take a sampan to floating markets, and try pottery.
Krabi is for when you want easy island vibes without the Phuket crowds. It's touristy but not so bad that you'll need to travel for miles to find anywhere with heart.
Here you can go on longtail boats that take you to secret beaches, kayak to mangroves and walk with rescued elephants. There's not a huge amount to do, but it's enough for a chill beach weekend!
Think of Chiang Mai as the Goldilocks of getaways: Not too touristy, not too raw.
Whether you're traveling with a toddler or a group of friends, you'll find it here: ethical elephant sanctuaries, temples in the sky, sticky waterfalls, amazing street markets and remote villages. It's probably the only place in SEA where we can guarantee there's something for everyone.
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Don't let the name fool you - Mount Bromo doesn't involve much climbing. It's mostly a jeep ride in the volcanic sand, and then some stairs (about 20-30 minutes) to the caldera. And for very little effort, you'll be rewarded by seriously surreal Dune-like landscapes!
It gets crowded on weekends, but there are routes you can take to skip (some of) the crowds.
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Did you know there's a lake in Thailand where you can go on a wild elephant safari? It's Khao Sok, a 3-hour drive from Phuket/Krabi and one of Thailand's best kept secrets.
Here you can dive to sunken villages, stay in a lakeside bungalow (where you can jump into the water) and go on river safaris where you may see wild elephants if you're lucky!
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If you're looking to relax with some things to do on the side, go on a luxe boat cruise at UNSECO Halong Bay!
The views are great, but the main highlight of Halong Bay has to be their seriously nice boats, which are like floating luxury hotels. Most of the boats here have beautiful balconies for sunset drinks and bathtubs overlooking the iconic karst landscapes.
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Even if you’ve been to Bali many times, you’ve probably never heard of Munduk. It’s the raw, remote heart of the island, with ancient jungle, a sacred lake you can kayak across, and waterfalls that are better than Sekumpul.
If you're a nature lover, this place is a must — peaceful, wild, and nothing like Bali’s usual beach scene. Come here for a day, or even better camp here!
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Ninh Binh is like Ha Long Bay on land — but way more chill and way less touristy. You get huge limestone cliffs, rice paddy views, boat rides through caves, and ancient temples.
Rent a bicycle and ride through the countryside, climb up Hang Mua for epic views, and take the slow paddle boat at Trang An — rowed by tiny Vietnamese aunties with serious arm strength.
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Most people only think of Mt Kinabalu, but Kota Kinabalu has lots more going on.
Go snorkelling, white water rafting, take a colonial train ride, paddleboard at sunset, or spot fireflies on a river safari. The street food is yummy and the sunsets here are gorgeous.
If you’re craving nature, good food, and a bit of adventure, it’s a perfect (and unexpected) weekend escape.
Komodo is one of our favourite places in the world, and now super easy to get to with direct flights from Singapore and KL!
You can do a 1-3 day island-hopping boat trip here to some of the most unreal spots in the world. See iconic views at Padar Island, hike with wild Komodo dragons, chill on pink beaches and snorkel with Manta Rays and giant turtles!
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