Our Southeast Asia specialists have been visiting the region for decades and have built up a wealth of collective experience. In these travel guides, they share their thoughts on how to make the most of your time, offering tips based on their personal explorations. Whether you want to climb Indonesia’s volcanoes, cruise around the karst outcrops of Halong Bay or trace how colonialism has shaped the region’s megacities, we aim to let you know what to expect.
Our travel guides make a good starting point when planning your trip and can help you discover anything from Singapore’s Michelin-starred street stall to Hindu festivals, Khmer temples and the beaches and rainforests of Thailand.
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Our travel guides share our specialists' passion and knowledge for Southeast Asia. We travel here regularly to discover new experiences, explore untried areas and dig deeper into the better-known places and attractions. At the same time, we gather advice and up-to-date information on the best-quality guides, new hotels and restaurants, and the most memorable forms of transportation.
Vietnam, Cambodia & Laos combined: 4 multi-destination trips
Sampling fragrant cuisine with a local food blogger in Vietnam. Cruising past forested mountains along the Mekong River in Laos. Venturing to Angkor’s lesser-visited temples in Cambodia. Southeast Asia specialist Alex shares his recommendations for a trip that combines all three countries.
A guide to Vietnam & Cambodia riverboat tours
Southeast Asia specialist Tom explains why travelling along the Mekong River is an ideal way to visit Vietnam and Cambodia in a single trip. Giving you time to take in floating villages and markets, the temples of Angkor, as well as Ho Chi Minh City and Phnom Penh.
Stopover in Singapore
The sights and sounds of Little India and Chinatown, wonderful hotels such as the iconic Raffles, delicious cuisine and all year round temperate weather. Singapore is the perfect stopover option when you are en route to other destinations in Southeast Asia.
Crossing the border: multi-country trips through Southeast Asia
The typography of Southeast Asia allows you to travel across borders, on trips that cover not just multiple countries, but a variety of experiences, cultures and landscapes. Our Southeast Asia specialists give their take on four of the most interesting pairings.
Asia's best city & beach combinations
Twin a beach stay with time in a city and you’ve got a trip of real contrasts. Asia’s mix of high-rise metropolises and swathes of beach lends itself to some particularly intriguing combinations. Our Hidden Beaches specialists have chosen their top coastal locations to pair with Singapore, Kuala Lumpur and Hong Kong.
Cruising in Southeast Asia
Travel by river, lake or sea in Southeast Asia to explore places which would otherwise be inaccessible. Cruising in Southeast Asia offers the chance to relax and observe everyday life, the scenery and wildlife.
Indochina cruises
Southeast Asia specialist Mark shares his cruising in Indochina highlights. Picking his favourite ways to travel down the Mekong through Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam, as well as taking in the limestone karsts of Halong Bay, and the local culture and landscapes along the Red River and on Lake Tonle Sap.
Southeast Asia: our responsible approach
Helping you journey responsibly is a core part of our ethos. Read more about how we do this across Southeast Asia, from plastic reduction and community support, to animal welfare and marine conservation.
Southeast Asian cuisine
Trade routes, historic connections, colonialism and common sources of ingredients have left many strong links between the dishes found throughout Southeast Asia. We investigate the very distinct national variations that have evolved in this region.
National parks of Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia has some of the oldest national parks in existence containing some wonderful wildlife, much of it unique. We look at some of the most popular parks as well as activities you can do.
UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Southeast Asia
Whether you want to spot elephants in the wild, marvel at intricate carvings on ancient temple walls, or sample locally produced coffee on the banks of the Mekong, Southeast Asia’s UNESCO sites showcase the region’s wealth of cultures and histories. Specialist Mark reveals his recommendations.
Combining Thailand & Vietnam: 4 multi-destination trips
Explore Vietnam’s cities before relaxing on Thailand’s honeyed sands. Get to know the destinations through their food via Bangkok’s best restaurants and Hue’s “royal cuisine”. Or contrast both countries’ landscapes for an outdoor adventure. Specialist Anna shares her top trips to Thailand and Vietnam.
