22M planning a 3-month solo trip from September - November
Hi, I’m a 22M from the US planning a solo trip from early September through late November. My total budget is around $6-7k including flights, accommodation, food, and transportation.
My original plan was:
September: Bali or Lombok
October: South Korea
November: Japan
I chose these based on affordability, weather, transportation between countries, and the ability to stay in each place for several weeks instead of constantly moving.
I’ve also considered spending most or all of the trip in one or two surf destinations so I could learn to surf. Like Indonesia, Taiwan, or Sri Lanka.
My main interests are hiking, fishing, beaches, mountains. I also work remote, so reliable internet and a home base to work are important. I’m not looking for nightlife destinations, or some luxury stay.
The two options I’m considering are:
Option 1: Three countries, roughly one month each
Option 2: One or two locations for the full three months, mainly focused on surfing and outdoor activities
I’d love to hear any route recommendations for September - November, whether that’s in Asia, Europe, Central or South America, or somewhere else entirely. Ideally, I’m looking for two or three countries that are reasonably close together, affordable for a longer trip, and have a good mix of nature, beaches, mountains, and places where I could settle in for a few weeks.