Vietnam or Indonesia for a 3-week solo trip in mid-June from Toronto?
Hey everyone, I’m trying to choose between Vietnam and Indonesia for a 3-week solo trip, likely flying from Toronto around June 15, and I’d love some advice from people who’ve done either (or both).
What I’m looking for:
- easy to meet people / good hostel social scene
- great food
- lots to do
- a mix of nature, culture, cities, and some adventure
- not just a pure beach trip, but I do want some relaxing / scenic time too
The two rough routes I’m considering are:
Vietnam:
Hanoi → Ha Giang Loop → Ninh Binh → Phong Nha → Hue → Hoi An/Da Nang → Ho Chi Minh City
Indonesia:
Ubud → Canggu → Gili T → Uluwatu → Yogyakarta → Bromo
My main concerns are:
- weather in mid/late June
- which one is better for a solo traveler
- which one has the better balance of social scene + food + activities
- whether Vietnam in June is still worth it, or whether Indonesia is the smarter move
From what I’ve read so far, Vietnam seems like the more intense / varied / food-heavy trip, while Indonesia seems like the easier weather choice and maybe a bit more relaxed.
For people who’ve done one or both:
- Which would you choose for 3 weeks solo in mid-June?
- Is Vietnam in June actually fine, or does the weather make it noticeably worse?
- Does Indonesia feel too Bali-heavy / beachy compared to Vietnam, or is that unfair?
- Which trip would you personally be more excited to do?
Would really appreciate honest opinions, especially if you’ve traveled there solo around that time of year. Thanks!
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