With only a few days holidays available, I wanted to maximise my time off. I was looking for somewhere that I could explore new tastes and flavours, discover a different history and culture, and which provided great value without compromising on comfort and safety. A weekend in Ho Chi Minh City ticked all the boxes …

If you’ve had enough of bustling cities but you’re hungry for adventure, great food and to discover new territories, then Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos have the best islands to satisfy the explorer in you. Taking into consideration the logistics of visas, flights and value for money, to plan a single trip that hits all 3 …