Reasons to go Travelling in South East Asia
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Take yourself on a visual adventure through jaw-dropping South East Asia. Beloved by backpackers and adventurers alike, South East Asia has topped travel lists long before the term bucket list starting kicking around, and it’s not exactly hard to see why.
With tantalising cuisine, heaps to see and do, and a fascinating, though sometimes very bloody, history, it is no surprise that travellers from all walks of life have fallen head over heels for this instantly likeable part of our planet.
Here are just 21 reasons to go travelling in South East Asia.
Things to See in South East Asia
It’s incredibly photogenic.
Flower seller, VietnamThe colours are mesmerising.
Inle Lake, Myanmar/Burma You can spend the night on a traditional Vietnamese boat…
Boats in Halong BayClimb beautiful, atmospheric volcanoes…
Mount Bromo, JavaAnd walk through beautiful terraced fields.
Great views, PhilippinesThere are endless spectacular temples to discover…
Borobudur Temple, IndonesiaWhich you can explore by bike…
Cycling in Bagan, Myanmar/BurmaAnd see devout monks going about their day.
Student monks, Myanmar/BurmaIn fact, it’s ideal for people watching generally.
Monks, CambodiaThere are friendly faces everywhere…
School children, LaosIn incredibly beautiful settings.
Inle Lake at sunrise, Myanmar/BurmaThere is no shortage of spectacular sunrises…
The River Mekong, LaosOr sensational sunsets.
Sunset over Bagan, Myanmar/BurmaGenerally, there is beautiful scenery everywhere you go. Whether you’re inland…
Paddy fields, LaosOr on an island.
Fishing boats, PhilippinesYou can swim and snorkel to your heart’s content…
Perfect beaches, ThailandAnd unwind on white-sand beaches.
Traditional long-tail fishing boat, ThailandThrill-seekers can get their kicks with exciting activities…
Ziplining in ThailandFoodies can eat like champions…
Dinner, VietnamAnd history buffs will never be short of iconic places to visit.
Angkor Wat, CambodiaSo what’re you waiting for? Time to start packing!
Monks, Myanmar/BurmaSo there you have it. If you’re not convinced to travel to South East Asia by now, we give up! If we’ve got your attention, though, browse our trips below and head to South East Asia.
