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Suggestions for where to go - May

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BarbedBloom · 20/01/2019 14:19

We are looking to go away as a couple for a big birthday. We don’t have children. Have ruled out Australia/New Zealand/America and Canada due to plans we have later in the year. Don’t fancy Dubai.

We love culture, history and wildlife. Both love taking photographs. Not a fan of sitting on the beach, we like to go out and do stuff instead. Love street food and markets and will try most things.

I have previously swum with sharks and been cave diving, so places with activities are also good. We have done South Korea and have considered Asia again.

Just wondered if there are any places fitting our preferences that we have overlooked that would be good to go to in May? Appreciate any advice.

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BarbedBloom · 20/01/2019 14:24

Key thing I forgot to add - my husband can’t drive and I currently can’t for medical reasons so would probably rule out a few places

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BubblesBuddy · 21/01/2019 21:13

Ecuador. We went in April but May should be ok. Go to the Galápagos Islands. No driving needed at all. Or go to Japan and do a rail trip. Again, no driving needed. Look at Russia and the Baltic states. Cruise the Volga. St Petersburg is amazing. There are trips to Guatemala to see Maya ruins which might be of interest.

There are small Group Tours offered by companies such as Steppes that are worth considering. China would be worth looking at and May is a good time to go. You could also look at Bhutan and Tibet and Uzbekistan or Georgia. If you could go in June, this opens up the Arctic.

ShanghaiDiva · 21/01/2019 23:03

China and Hong Kong? You could include Tibet, but don't put it on your visa application, just arrange it when you get there.
Vietnam? - great food, no need to drive and good value.

heinztomatosoup · 21/01/2019 23:24

Definitely Sri Lanka! Stunning country, has culture, history, wildlife and beaches if you want them. We had a private driver for 10 day tour in last April, it was just amazing.

ladyirish · 22/01/2019 13:37

we are doing new Orleans and mexico loads to do in mexico nice beaches loads of History and swimming in cenote and also very cheep

poppym12 · 22/01/2019 13:44

Costa rica but may be the start of the rainy season in May.

BubblesBuddy · 22/01/2019 18:49

It’s wet in parts of Sri Lanka too.

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