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Up to eight cities from the desk list for January — no AI, no account. Open a city guide or compare two places side by side.

1. #1 · Thailand · Southeast Asia

   Bangkok

   Good month~19 h flight (desk)
   • Strong month for Bangkok on the desk calendar.
   • Fits a Mid-range daily spend style.
   • Entry is usually straightforward on your passport (desk check).
   • Temples by day, markets and rooftops at night.
   • Long haul (~19 h from the desk hub).

2. #2 · Thailand · Southeast Asia

   Chiang Mai

   Good month~20 h flight (desk)
   • Strong month for Chiang Mai on the desk calendar.
   • Fits a Mid-range daily spend style.
   • Entry is usually straightforward on your passport (desk check).
   • Old city temples and mountain day trips.
   • Long haul (~20 h from the desk hub).

3. #3 · Vietnam · Southeast Asia

   Hanoi

   Good month~20 h flight (desk)
   • Strong month for Hanoi on the desk calendar.
   • Fits a Mid-range daily spend style.
   • Entry is usually straightforward on your passport (desk check).
   • Old Quarter food stalls and lake-side walks.
   • Long haul (~20 h from the desk hub).

4. #4 · Vietnam · Southeast Asia

   Ho Chi Minh City

   Good month~20 h flight (desk)
   • Strong month for Ho Chi Minh City on the desk calendar.
   • Fits a Mid-range daily spend style.
   • Entry is usually straightforward on your passport (desk check).
   • Street food, coffee and fast-paced districts.
   • Long haul (~20 h from the desk hub).

5. #5 · Cambodia · Southeast Asia

   Phnom Penh

   Good month~20 h flight (desk)
   • Strong month for Phnom Penh on the desk calendar.
   • Fits a Mid-range daily spend style.
   • Entry is usually straightforward on your passport (desk check).
   • Royal palace and sober history museums.
   • Long haul (~20 h from the desk hub).

6. #6 · Cambodia · Southeast Asia

   Siem Reap

   Good month~20 h flight (desk)
   • Strong month for Siem Reap on the desk calendar.
   • Fits a Mid-range daily spend style.
   • Entry is usually straightforward on your passport (desk check).
   • Angkor dawn starts and tuk-tuk towns.
   • Long haul (~20 h from the desk hub).

7. #7 · Mexico · North America

   Mexico City

   Mixed month~5 h flight (desk)
   • Mixed weather or crowds this month — still workable.
   • Fits a Mid-range daily spend style.
   • Entry is usually straightforward on your passport (desk check).
   • Tacos, murals and massive museums.
   • About 5 h from the desk US passport hub.

8. #8 · Spain · Southern Europe

   Barcelona

   Mixed month~8 h flight (desk)
   • Mixed weather or crowds this month — still workable.
   • Fits a Mid-range daily spend style.
   • Entry is usually straightforward on your passport (desk check).
   • Gaudí blocks and urban beaches.

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