Southeast Asia

Got your sights set on Southeast Asia? Check out the advice, stories and tips I can offer thanks to my many trips to the region, which have seen me visit the countries of Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar (Burma), Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam and important tourist attractions like Angkor Wat, Putrajaya and the Singapore Zoo.

Bangkok Weekend Trip Ideas

Southeast Asia Travel Bangkok

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Taking a weekend trip from Bangkok to almost anywhere else in Southeast Asia is quicker and cheaper than you might think.

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7 Misconceptions About Cambodia

Information about travel in Cambodia

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Cast aside these preconceived notions about Cambodia before your next visit to ensure you enjoy everything this amazing country has to offer.

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How to Get a Myanmar Visa in Bangkok

Myanmar visa in Bangkok

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All you need to get a Myanmar visa in Bangkok is a few documents, two passport-sized photos, a passport with six months remaining validity and about 900 Thai baht.

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Vietnam’s Cu Chi Tunnels

Cu Chi Tunnels Travel

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Pay a visit to the subterranean Cu Chi tunnels, one of the most impressive defense systems in the history of war, even if seeing relics of the Vietnam War is a low priority for you.

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7 Reasons to Give Manila a Chance

San Agustín Monastery in Manila

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If the adventures I described in my previous post about the Philippine capital didn’t convince you, consider these seven reasons you should spend at least a few days in Manila.

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How to Travel Within Laos

Photos of animals in Laos

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Getting around in Laos isn’t absolutely impossible — although you might feel it is when you’re trapped inside a public Lao bus with dozens of locals.

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Introducing Koh Mak, Thailand

KohMak

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Although Koh Mak is far from deserted, silence and tranquility are never more than a short walk or bike ride away.

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Photo Essay: More From Myanmar

Amarapura Bridge near Mandalay, Myamar

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Cast aside any preconceived notions you have of Myanmar and take a trip with me through one of the most interesting places on the planet.

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Christmas Travel in the Philippines

Children at Christmas in the Philippines

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The Philippines is an incredible place to spend Christmas — and not just because of the tropical warmth.

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How to Exchange Money in Myanmar

US dollars on a bed in Bangkok before a trip to Myanmar

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If you skip even a single step in the long charade of obtaining Myanmar kyats, you could end up broke or even penniless.

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Singapore Travel Photos: Miracles and Laws

Trash can with green message in Singapore

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Today, Singapore feels more like the United States than much of America does, something that seems to have resulted as much from its harsh laws as its half-century economic miracle.

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