Reasons to go Travelling in South East Asia

"Read time – 3 minutes 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..."

23rd Jun 2016

Read time – 3 minutes

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.

Reasons to go Travelling in South East AsiaFlower seller, Vietnam 

The colours are mesmerising.

Reasons to go Travelling in South East AsiaInle Lake, Myanmar/Burma 

You can spend the night on a traditional Vietnamese boat…

Reasons to go Travelling in South East AsiaBoats in Halong Bay

Climb beautiful, atmospheric volcanoes…

Reasons to go Travelling in South East AsiaMount Bromo, Java

And walk through beautiful terraced fields.

philippines viewGreat views, Philippines

There are endless spectacular temples to discover…

Borobudur Temple, IndonesiaBorobudur Temple, Indonesia

Which you can explore by bike…

Reasons to go Travelling in South East AsiaCycling in Bagan, Myanmar/Burma

And see devout monks going about their day.

Reasons to go Travelling in South East AsiaStudent monks, Myanmar/Burma

 In fact, it’s ideal for people watching generally.

Reasons to go Travelling in South East AsiaMonks, Cambodia

There are friendly faces everywhere…

schoolchildren in LaosSchool children, Laos

In incredibly beautiful settings.

Reasons to go Travelling in South East AsiaInle Lake at sunrise, Myanmar/Burma

There is no shortage of spectacular sunrises…

Reasons to go Travelling in South East AsiaThe River Mekong, Laos

Or sensational sunsets.

sunset in burmaSunset over Bagan, Myanmar/Burma

Generally, there is beautiful scenery everywhere you go. Whether you’re inland…

Reasons to go Travelling in South East AsiaPaddy fields, Laos

Or on an island.

Reasons to go Travelling in South East AsiaFishing boats, Philippines

You can swim and snorkel to your heart’s content…

snorkelling in thailandPerfect beaches, Thailand 

And unwind on white-sand beaches.

Reasons to go Travelling in South East AsiaTraditional long-tail fishing boat, Thailand 

Thrill-seekers can get their kicks with exciting activities…

Reasons to go Travelling in South East Asia Ziplining in Thailand

Foodies can eat like champions…

Reasons to go Travelling in South East AsiaDinner, Vietnam 

And history buffs will never be short of iconic places to visit.

Angkor WatAngkor Wat, Cambodia

So what’re you waiting for? Time to start packing!

Reasons to go Travelling in South East AsiaMonks, Myanmar/Burma

So 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. 

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