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Travel

Long

Weekend

Getaways

that will not Break the Bank

Jaspreet Narang brings you fi ve top travel
picks for your next long weekend — but only if

you’re willing to venture a little further afi eld.

Ready to trade in gridlocked tra c and crowds for something a little further a eld without
breaking the bank? Here are ve of our top picks to inspire you for your next vacation. Thanks to
our many public holidays, Thailand has become the perfect place to snatch a sneaky getaway
and leverage on the many long weekends here.

Luang Prabang, Laos

Hiking, rice farming, lazing around waterfalls, riding boats up and
down the Mekong River, cooking up a storm with the locals and
temple hopping — this destination really has it all. After a two-hour
direct ight from Bangkok, you’ll nd yourself in this beautiful oasis,
dubbed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This town has managed to
retain its charm despite the number of travellers passing through.
Phousi Mountain
Things To Do:
• Hike up Phousi Mountain for the excellent view.
• Walk down Old Bridge.
• Take a cooking class at the Tamarind Restaurant.
• Book an excursion to Living Land Farm and try your hand at
rice farming.
• For a taste of the local life, take a boat ride across to the other
side of the Mekong River, and complete the Chomphet Hike.

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Dock at the Mekong River