July travel-where not to go?
Jan 9, 2012, 9:59 am
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July travel-where not to go?
Because of work and school my vacation time is limited to late July/early August. My husband and I will be taking a 2 week vacation then. It seems like this isn't ideal for almost everywhere I want to go. I've been to SE Asia in August and it was fine, but I know this doesn't always apply.
The heat doesn't bother me, but I know some areas shut down or become inaccessible during the summer or monsoon seasons. So, I have narrowed down our selections to 6 places. Which of these would you absolutely eliminate for a July trip?
India
Burma
Vietnam
Malaysia
Colombia
Hungary and Romania
Thanks!
The heat doesn't bother me, but I know some areas shut down or become inaccessible during the summer or monsoon seasons. So, I have narrowed down our selections to 6 places. Which of these would you absolutely eliminate for a July trip?
India
Burma
Vietnam
Malaysia
Colombia
Hungary and Romania
Thanks!
Jan 9, 2012, 10:27 am
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I went to India in late August last year, which was just at end of the monsoons, and it wasn't ideal. All the tiger reserves were shut, road conditions were bad and it was pretty hot and humid.
India is fab, but it's not the best time to go - however, it could depend on the areas you want to go to - follow the Raj and head to the Himalayas and you might be able to work with the weather.
Hungary and Romania - I don't think weather would be an issue then. While the Meditteranean gets very croweded in July, that's because in Europe, the weather is right for vacationing.
India is fab, but it's not the best time to go - however, it could depend on the areas you want to go to - follow the Raj and head to the Himalayas and you might be able to work with the weather.
Hungary and Romania - I don't think weather would be an issue then. While the Meditteranean gets very croweded in July, that's because in Europe, the weather is right for vacationing.
Jan 9, 2012, 10:33 am
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I was in MDE in June and July and thought it quite nice. I'm not sure it would be worth two weeks, perhaps if you split it between two cities, say Cartagena, it would work out good.
Jan 9, 2012, 10:36 am
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July & August in Colombia are neither dry nor rainy, the weather will be dictated largely by your altitude.
Nov-Dec are the months to avoid coming if you don't fancy the rain and the floods.
Nov-Dec are the months to avoid coming if you don't fancy the rain and the floods.
Jan 9, 2012, 1:46 pm
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Jan 9, 2012, 2:12 pm
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The only country on my list in the southern hemisphere is part of Colombia. I'm not really looking for cold weather just good or acceptable weather.
It does seem like it may be best to wait on India (although it is my first choice) and that Colombia and Eastern Europe would be fine. Any thoughts on Burma, Vietnam or Malaysia?
It does seem like it may be best to wait on India (although it is my first choice) and that Colombia and Eastern Europe would be fine. Any thoughts on Burma, Vietnam or Malaysia?
Jan 9, 2012, 4:08 pm
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Because of work and school my vacation time is limited to late July/early August. My husband and I will be taking a 2 week vacation then. It seems like this isn't ideal for almost everywhere I want to go. I've been to SE Asia in August and it was fine, but I know this doesn't always apply.
The heat doesn't bother me, but I know some areas shut down or become inaccessible during the summer or monsoon seasons. So, I have narrowed down our selections to 6 places. Which of these would you absolutely eliminate for a July trip?
India
Burma
Vietnam
Malaysia
Colombia
Hungary and Romania
Thanks!
The heat doesn't bother me, but I know some areas shut down or become inaccessible during the summer or monsoon seasons. So, I have narrowed down our selections to 6 places. Which of these would you absolutely eliminate for a July trip?
India
Burma
Vietnam
Malaysia
Colombia
Hungary and Romania
Thanks!
Jan 10, 2012, 6:04 am
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I am envious of people who get to travel for work. As a chef, I am tied to the exact same spot all year.
Well, it looks like Burma is our current first choice. I called Orient Express yesterday with a question about their hotel in Yangon and they were telling me how popular it is starting to get. I think it is a place we want to get to sooner rather than later.
It will be hot, but I don't think we will be as affected as we would in India. I had an outdoor wedding in Northern Thailand in August, so I think we will be fine!
Well, it looks like Burma is our current first choice. I called Orient Express yesterday with a question about their hotel in Yangon and they were telling me how popular it is starting to get. I think it is a place we want to get to sooner rather than later.
It will be hot, but I don't think we will be as affected as we would in India. I had an outdoor wedding in Northern Thailand in August, so I think we will be fine!