Hi all, I’m looking for any itinerary feedback for my solo trip to Taiwan, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore. I know I could spend a lot longer (my whole trip) in any of these countries, but my goal was to experience a number of different areas while not being too rushed and having time to explore. I’ve included some items of interest but would love any personal suggestions. As this is my first time traveling abroad, just looking for any feedback/making sure my itinerary is reasonable.
Thank you!
About me: I’m 33M, American from Seattle area – not interested in party culture (sober 5 years), looking for culture, history, wildlife, and new experiences. I’ve done solo travel within the USA but this will be my first time leaving USA/Canada. I am on a limited budget.
My long-haul trips from Seattle to Taiwan, and Singapore to Seattle are my only booked tickets so far, so everything else is changeable and approximate.
**Total trip length:** 54 Days
**Taiwan** (Oct 3 – Oct 16 | 14 Days)
* Taipei: Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, National Palace Museum, Elephant Mountain, Zhinan Temple | 5 days
* Jioufen, Houtong Cat Village, Shifen Waterfall | 2 Days
* 🚆High speed rail/busses for primary travel
* Taichung | 1 day
* Sun Moon Lake: Wenwu Temple, Antique Assam Tea Farm | 3 days
* Kaohsiung: Fo Guang Shan Buddha Museum | 3 days
* ✈️ Fly out from Kaohsiung to Bangkok
**Thailand** (Oct 17 – Oct 24 | 8 Days)
* Bangkok | 2 days
* 🚆 Sleeper train to Chiang Mai
* Chiang Mai: Elephant nature park | 4 days
* ✈️ Flight (or train again) from Chiang Mai to Bangkok
* Bangkok | 2 days
* ✈️ Fly out from Bangkok to Medan
**Indonesia – Sumatra & Java** Oct 25 – Nov 16 | 23 days)
* ✈️ Stop in Medan with flight to Banda Aceh and then on to Pulau Weh | 1 day
* Pulau Weh: Try diving/get certified if I enjoy it. Otherwise snorkel and maybe leave early? | 6 days
* ✈️ Banda Aceh/Tavel back to Medan | 1 day
* 8 Day tour of Bukit Luwang (jungle trek), Berastagi, Lake Toba – Considering this group[ https://www.discover-sumatra.com/trip/8-day-small-group-tour-sumatra/%5D(https://www.discover-sumatra.com/trip/8-day-small-group-tour-sumatra/) but also open to a similar Intrepid trip or just not joining a group and doing something similar solo to save $$. Haven’t decided yet. | 8 Days
* ✈️ Fly from Medan to Yogyakarta
* Yogyakarta: Prambanan Temple, Borobudur Temple, Museum Ullen Sentalu, Taman Sari Tourist Village | 7 days
* ✈️ Flight from Yogyakarta to Kuala Lumpur
**Malaysia** (Nov 17 – Nov 22 | 6 days)
* Kuala Lumpur | 3 days
* 🚆Train from KL to Penang
* Penang/George Town | 3 days
* ✈️ Flight from Penang to Singapore
**Singapore** (Nov 23 – Nov 25 | 3 days)
Singapore | 3 days (Fly out at 9AM)
* ✈️ Flight from Singapore to Seattle
**Seattle/Home** (Home 7 days before going back to work)
Thank you!!
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