Region – South-East Asia

What it feels like to be there…

When you think of South East Asia you imagine a world of sizzling street foods, meditating monks, ornate carvings lacquered in gold, limestone cliffs and islands rising out of turquoise seas. And it is this last image that makes the region a paradise for intrepid adventurers. Try some of the world’s best locations for rock-climbing, scuba-diving, caving or jungle treks, or get massaged into submission.


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• AT02-FTC01 Courtesy of Four Seasons Tented Camp Golden Triangle

   

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• AT01 Climbing Courtesy of Shutterstock

   

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• AT03-GER03 Courtesy of Gayana Eco Resort

   

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• AT05-NIH06 Courtesy of Nihiwatu

   

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• AT01-BNT01 Courtesy of Bhu Nga Thani

   

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• AT04-TJR03 Courtesy of Tanjong Jara Resort

   

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• AT06 Angkor Wat Courtesy of Rob Pendleton

   

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• AT06-HSC03 Courtesy of Heritage Suites

   

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• AT04 KL Courtesy of Shutterstock

   

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• AT02-MDD05 Courtesy of Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi

   

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• AT06-HSC05 Courtesy of Heritage Suites

   

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• AT05-NIH04 Courtesy of Nihiwatu

   

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• AT05-AVS01 Courtesy of Alila Villas Soori

   

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• AT05 Bali Temple Courtesy of Shutterstock

   

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• AT03-RMR02 Courtesy of Royal Mulu Resort

   

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• AT02-MDD07 Courtesy of Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi

   

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• AT01-TST01 Courtesy of The Sarojin

   

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• AT01 Thai Palace Courtesy of Shutterstock

   

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Some practical information worth knowing…

The main travel hubs are Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur and Singapore, and from these the region is well served by national and cheap-flight carriers. Getting around quickly and comfortably is straightforward.

South East Asia is primarily tropical, so it is hot and humid all year round. It is affected by two annual monsoons (Indian Ocean side and Pacific side), but the rain is usually confined to short downpours in the late afternoon, so don’t be put off.

European languages are understood in tourist areas, especially English. Getting money from cash machines is easy with any major card provider, especially in airports, hotels, banks and mini-markets.

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