choosing a graduation trip: asia or paradise islands?

We’ve been tossing around ideas for our graduation trip, and let me tell you, it’s been a real headache. We want to go backpacking for about two weeks, but because of our internships, we can’t leave Madrid until the very end of August. Here’s the kicker: every time we get excited about a place in Asia—like Thailand, Vietnam, or Japan—we check the weather and see it’s monsoon season. I mean, who wants to spend their once-in-a-lifetime trip dodging rainstorms and soggy shoes? It’s not just about the weather, either. This trip is a big deal for us (and not cheap), so we’re really hoping for sunshine and good memories, not wet backpacks and ruined plans. We did notice Indonesia has better weather, but one of our friends already went there last year. Nobody wants to be the person repeating someone else’s adventure, right? In a moment of desperation, we even started looking at places like the Maldives, Fiji, or Hawaii. They look like paradise, but are they even doable for backpackers? I can already hear my parents worrying about us going somewhere too remote or off the beaten path. They’d definitely sleep better if we picked a place that’s a bit more mainstream and easy to get around. This is our first big trip to Asia (except for our one friend who’s already been to Indonesia), so we’re hoping to make it unforgettable. Has anyone else tried to plan a trip like this and run into the same problems? Where did you end up going, and was it worth it? We’re stuck between wanting adventure and not wanting to get soaked or stranded. Any tips or suggestions would be a lifesaver! #graduationtrip #backpacking #travelplanning #Travel