Southeast Asia travel guide
Find your next stop in Southeast Asia
Compare destinations, find a neighbourhood to stay in, and plan your days with our city guides and hotel picks.
68 destinations - independently chosen stays
We travel slowly, stay thoughtfully, and write it down. Twelve countries, hundreds of stays - each one chosen for a reason.
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Popular destinations
City breaks, island stays, and mountain towns to explore.
Indonesia
Lombok
Vietnam
Phu Quoc
Malaysia
Kota Kinabalu
Laos
Vang Vieng
Thailand
Phuket
Thailand
Bangkok
Thailand
Chiang Mai
Indonesia
Bali
Also popular: Luang Prabang, Hanoi, Da Nang, Siem Reap
Editors' picks
The five we return to
Thailand
Bangkok
Follow the river between temples, then spend an evening eating in Chinatown.
Read the guideIndonesia
Bali
Pair the rice terraces around Ubud with temples and surf on the coast.
Vietnam
Hanoi
Walk the Old Quarter for street food and explore the city around Hoan Kiem Lake.
Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur
Stay for the food: Malay, Chinese, and Indian cooking within a city break.
Thailand
Chiang Mai
Explore old-city temples, night markets, and the mountains beyond the city.
Explore Southeast Asia
Browse by country
Thailand
11 citiesRiver cities, northern temples, and islands on two coasts
Bangkok Chiang Mai Chiang Rai Phuket Pattaya Koh Samui
View all ThailandVietnam
10 citiesOld quarters, coastal towns, and mountain landscapes
Hanoi Ho Chi Minh City Da Nang Hoi An Ha Long Bay Nha Trang
View all VietnamMalaysia
9 citiesFood-led city breaks, rainforest, and island stays
Kuala Lumpur Penang Langkawi Malacca Cameron Highlands Ipoh
View all MalaysiaIndonesia
12 citiesVolcanic landscapes, temple towns, and surf coasts
Bali Ubud Jakarta Yogyakarta Bandung Lombok
View all IndonesiaCambodia
5 citiesAngkor temples, riverside towns, and the southern coast
Siem Reap Phnom Penh Battambang Kampot Sihanoukville
View all CambodiaPhilippines
10 citiesIsland hopping, reef diving, and mountain towns
Manila Palawan Boracay Cebu Bohol Siargao
View all PhilippinesLaos
4 citiesMekong towns, limestone mountains, and temple walks
Luang Prabang Vientiane Vang Vieng Pakse
View all LaosSingapore
1 cityHawker food, neighbourhood walks, and waterfront gardens
View all SingaporeHong Kong
1 cityHarbour walks, hillside trails, and neighbourhood dining
View all Hong KongMyanmar
3 citiesTemple landscapes and historic river cities
View all MyanmarBrunei
1 cityRiver settlements, mosques, and rainforest excursions
View all BruneiTimor-Leste
1 cityCoastal drives, mountain walks, and diving around Dili
View all Timor-Leste
Where to stay
Where to linger
Chosen for the room, the light, and the walk outside.
