Destination: Southeast Asia
Known for its tasty cuisine, tropical beaches, and low prices, Southeast Asia has long been a holiday and backpacking favorite
Southeast Asia Region Guides
Thailand
The land of a thousand smiles is the ultimate starter country in Southeast Asia — and has truly something for everyone
16 Articles
Vietnam
A classic Asia destination with buzzing metropolises, dramatic karst mountains, and the world’s biggest caves
19 Articles
Cambodia
Come for the epic temple complex of Angkor Wat, stay for its friendly towns and unspoilt islands
5 Articles
Indonesia
A huge archipelago stretching as wide as the USA, Indonesia is so much more than just Bali’s beaches
10 Articles
Philippines
This vibrant archipelago with more than 7,000 islands to explore might well be the most underrated destination in Southeast Asia
9 Articles
Singapore
A high-tech city-state with legendary food centres, unique urban gardens, and a vibrant nightlife
3 Articles
Malaysia
Tamer than Thailand and not nearly as trampled, Malaysia is home to diverse cultures and cuisines — and is gateway to Borneo’s jungles
3 Articles
Myanmar
Only recently opened up to the world, Myanmar remains a little-visited corner of Asia (and regrettably, closed again)
1 Article
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