Backpacking in Southeast Asia

Travel Information

The boring stuff, but you have to do your homework here. The dreaded vaccines and visa confusions. I have covered everything you need to know here. Country specific information for Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, Burma. Southeast Asia Travel Information

How much will it cost?

Not as much as you may expect. South East Asia can be backpacked on a shoestring budget. As for a travel destination, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam are some of the cheapest countries ive ever visited. Getting there maybe expensive but once your there you wont be worried to much. Guest houses can be as little as $4 per night, a meal is under a dollar and a bus across the country is $15 dollars. If you do your homework your money will stretch along way around Southeast Asia.I have written a full budgeting guide with everything you need to know. Southeast Asia Budget Guide

Travel Routes

Theres so much to do and see in Southeast Asia. Im pretty sure 99% of people start their trip in Thailand. Flights to Bangkok are normally much cheaper than flights to any surronding countries. So which direction do you head after Bangkok? I think its good to keep your plans open. Dont try and plan your trip day by day, place by place. Its a good idea to have a general idea of which direction you are heading. From personal experience I have suggested some popular and some more off the track routes around Southeast Asia, taking into account transport links and costs. Travel Routes around Southeast Asia

Where to stay

Accommodation in Southeast Asia ranges from budget guesthouses to luxury hotels. But really, dont waste your money on luxury hotels there's so many experiences waiting outside. Ill have listed the room types, what to expect and how much you should be paying for each country in South East Asia. Where to stay - Accomodation Guide

Where to eat

More like what to eat! Some of the most delicious food I have ever tasted. Street vendor or restaurant, this guide should help you decide. South East Asia Cuisine - Where to eat?

Getting About

A guide to travelling in South East Asia, trains, budget buses or fancy flights? Travel times and travel costs for common routes in Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam. Travel connections in South East Asia