Thread: August travel ideas

In a perfect world, the August air in Asia would be dry and weather be cool. In reality, it is hot and humid, not the most ideal weather to be vacationing in (though many still brave the hot/muggy weather and travel to Asia during this season). The Asian in me always prefers travels to Asia primarily because of the food. Asian foods match my pallet the most.

But this time around, I am trying to be different and want to explore elsewhere. My wife will have just taken the bar exam, and I had promised to take her traveling for 2-3 weeks. I travel often for business, but besides Los Angeles, New York, London and Hong Kong, my travels really haven't taken me anywhere else. Another important thing for me is traveling to a country where English is somewhat commonly spoken. My first travels to different countries in Asia, made me realize how scared life could get if in an area where not one person speaks English. Since I'll be with the wife, I'd rather have comfort of not having to worry about those types of situations.

Any jetsetters have any advice for us? I've always wanted to visit South Africa or Australia the most, but have also wanted to revisit Italy and Greece. My wife also just returned from a mini-Euro trip of her own through Paris-Madrid-Barcelona, so those cities would be out of the question as well. She likes to relax, whereas I like cities where they have an active nightlife. I love night markets, bazaars, etc and love to explore the different cultures and foods of the world. Any advice is greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance!

I think we're gonna pass on S. Africa this year and might opt for Bora Bora instead. Still looking for ideas though, been looking into some areas in Vietnam. I hear some parts are like hidden gems.

I think we are heading to China and back to Vietnam in September. Doing a 2-3 week trip depending on work.

Australia! I've never been there but an old buddy of mine has and ranted and raved about it for weeks! I cant wait to get there someday.

Originally Posted by DINOONE

I think we are heading to China and back to Vietnam in September. Doing a 2-3 week trip depending on work.

prepare to sweat! the weather in china and vietnam should be hot and humid. and don't forget to take probiotics! it's a travel secret i picked up from other world travelers. trust me, in areas of china or vietnam, the food can be pretty suspect. and never, eat the street vendor meets, unless you know its ok. a friend was telling me that they sometimes use rat meat for the skewered meets that they bbq on the street.

Originally Posted by TheItalian

Australia! I've never been there but an old buddy of mine has and ranted and raved about it for weeks! I cant wait to get there someday.

i really want to take a trip to australia. do you happen to know a few spots that your friend really enjoyed?

Originally Posted by misterkye

i really want to take a trip to australia. do you happen to know a few spots that your friend really enjoyed?

Sadly, no. His sister and brother-in-law live out there so he had his own personal tour guides. Havent talked to the guy in a couple years. Sorry man.

four seasons Bora Bora ... cant go wrong for a couple weeks of R&R .
Dont know how the nightlife is as your pretty much secluded off from rest of world ..

bora bora we are saving for later, like in february