4 day Long weekend in Asia - where to go?
October 13, 2011 4:10 AM
My wife and I are living in Manila and would like to get away for the long weekend in Late November/Early October. I was thinking of going to Japan but after watching a tv show on Taiwan, it looks amazing. I'm sure Asia has more to offer, so please help us pick a destination!
Important Point - my wife is pregnant - and when the long weekend comes she will be just over 3 months pregnant.
We have already been to Thailand and would like to go somewhere else.
If you could give links for where to stay and where to go I would be forever in your debt!
Important Point - my wife is pregnant - and when the long weekend comes she will be just over 3 months pregnant.
We have already been to Thailand and would like to go somewhere else.
If you could give links for where to stay and where to go I would be forever in your debt!
I was thinking something more relaxing, and a mix of city and nature. Japan I thought of as I've been there before a long time ago, its easy to get around but I'm not sure 4 days is enough to see Tokyo and Kyoto, so perhaps just Osaka/Kyoto? I'm not sure.
Taiwan looked great on TV, but I guess thats the point of those TV shows... I also thing (upon researching overnight) my wife needs a visa to go there so thats probably not going to be easy.
Pacific Islands, we used to live in Australia and have done a few pacific Islands, though not Yap I have to admit.
Thanks for the advice, will keep you posted!
posted by Admira at 5:01 PM on October 13, 2011
Taiwan looked great on TV, but I guess thats the point of those TV shows... I also thing (upon researching overnight) my wife needs a visa to go there so thats probably not going to be easy.
Pacific Islands, we used to live in Australia and have done a few pacific Islands, though not Yap I have to admit.
Thanks for the advice, will keep you posted!
posted by Admira at 5:01 PM on October 13, 2011
You wouldn't be able to do both Tokyo and Kyoto in 4 days... Well, I guess you could, but it would be rushed.
Kyoto has a great mix of city and nature. It's good for walking and site-seeing, plus has some great shopping in Karasuma and Kawaramachi. If you really want to explore a cityscape, Osaka and Kobe are just a short train ride away. If you really want to see nature, take a bus ride up to the top of Mount Hiei overlooking Kyoto, to Enrakuji Temple.
posted by KokuRyu at 6:54 PM on October 13, 2011
Kyoto has a great mix of city and nature. It's good for walking and site-seeing, plus has some great shopping in Karasuma and Kawaramachi. If you really want to explore a cityscape, Osaka and Kobe are just a short train ride away. If you really want to see nature, take a bus ride up to the top of Mount Hiei overlooking Kyoto, to Enrakuji Temple.
posted by KokuRyu at 6:54 PM on October 13, 2011
We are going to Osaka/Kyoto - should be good fun! Thanks for the tips KokoRyu, the bus ride up to Enrakuji Temple sounds great!
posted by Admira at 7:51 PM on October 18, 2011
posted by Admira at 7:51 PM on October 18, 2011
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My adventurous spirit wants me to go to the Pacific islands (Micronesia, Melanesia, Tahiti, Tuvalu etc). It's a very different and unique travel choice, but since you're from Manila and you might take advantage of your geography (direct flights like this). [OK, technically it's not Asia anymore]
From the islands, Yap seems very interesting, but here's a guide to some of the pacific islands, depending on what you're looking for.
I admit that it's too far off, but I think it would be a memorable one. (The idea that you're in the middle of a vast ocean, at least!).
Anyway, if you want something more of the 'tried and tested', Cambodia's Angkor Wat, or Vietnam's Ha Long Bay [another HB link] could be good (romantic) choices for the both of you.
It'd be exciting to hear about your final decision!
posted by vastopenspaces at 6:26 AM on October 13, 2011