Southeast Asia is one of the best places to explore as a backpacker. We slowly moved through Indonesia, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Thailand, and Singapore for three months. I wouldn’t necessarily recommend going in the months of June and July like we did, but it’s absolutely an area of the world you should visit.
We spent our time exploring temples, hiking through jungles, cooling off in air-conditioned museums, and eating wild new foods. Outside of Singapore, the lodging and food prices were so low that we were able to eat out more often and enjoy all the tourist attractions.
Dive into some of our favorite adventures from Asia and helpful tips to plan your trip.
Our Three Favorite Spots in SE Asia
Luang Prabang. Laos
This peaceful town became one of our favorite places on earth.
Sidemen, Bali (Indonesia)
Our exact hope for Bali was what we found in this small town.
A Singapore Weekend
Check out our four-day itinerary to Singapore and all of our favorite things.
Other Highlights from SE Asia
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia is a Vibrant City
So many cultures exist in this growing city and it was fascinating
Sunrise at Angkor Wat was a Dream
Cambodia’s most famous attraction lived up to the hype, especially at sunrise..
Why Hanoi, Vietnam Was a Hit for Us
Six things you should not miss when visiting Hanoi, one of our favorites.
Read Even More about our Asia Travels
- We explored one of the strangest theme parks in Vietnam called Ba Na Hills.
- All the important things you should know before traveling to Vietnam
- Six apps that help when traveling in SE Asia
- How to organize an itinerary for your trip to Bali
- What you need to know before traveling to Laos
- Spending two weeks on an island in Thailand was the best way to reset
- We cruised on Ha Long Bay and shared our opinion on whether it’s worth it or not
- How to visit Train Street in Hanoi
- Our suggestions for a Vietnam itinerary and what we would add in the future
- Things to know before traveling to Bali
- Where to find the best coffee in Hanoi
- And finally, here are 20 reasons why you should plan a visit to SE Asia.
