A term used for the countries south of China, east of India, and culturally or historically influenced by either or both.
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Are there any countries in South-East Asia that don't require a motorcycle licence to ride one?
I only have an European car drivers licence and I'm wondering if it is possible to rent/buy a motorcycle somewhere in South-East Asia and ride it. Is it allowed in some countries in that area? Or are ...
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Overland route from Southeast Asia (Malaysia) to South Asia (India, Nepal, or Pakistan)
I'm contemplating an overland advernture trip starting in Southeast Asia (possibly Malaysia or Singapore) to South Asia, ideally to the Hunza Valley in Pakistan, but just getting as far as any entry ...
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Cheap flights in South-East Asia
What companies offering domestic flights in Thailand and countries near it like Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, Burma?
Currently needed directions are:
Bangkok-Angkor
Chiang Mai- Angkor
Angkor-Hanoi
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Which (South) East-Asian contries are the cleanest? [closed]
I had been in Thailand recently and I was negatively surprised with how dirty the country is.
Garbage was everywhere - along the roads, in the temples and museums, even in the sea.
I expected the ...
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What visas do I need for traveling to South East Asia if I'm a Canadian Citizen?
I am a Canadian Citizen and will be travelling to Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, and Laos. I will be in Thailand for 2 weeks, then Cambodia, Vietnam, and Laos for 3 weeks, Then back to Thailand for a ...
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How well are allergies understood in Bhutan?
I have oral allergy syndrome and I'm going to be traveling to Bhutan in fall. I've encountered a very wide range of attitudes towards allergies in different countries, from totally getting it to ...
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Can I participate in the farming/harvesting of chocolate/cacao as a tourist anywhere in the world?
Even us chocolate lovers don't know much about where chocolate comes from. It comes from a plant. Can tourists help out where it is grown anywhere?
Apparently most cacao/cocoa comes from Ivory Coast ...
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Backpacking to East Malaysia, where to start? where to end?
When travelling to East Malaysia (Sabah and Sarawak), what is the recommended starting town? and which town should be the final landing point? I will be flying from KL and going back to KL afterward.
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better way to travel with money - travel checks or credit card? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
When traveling to a country with a different currency, how should you take your money?
Is it better to take travel checks or credit card, or maybe both, on a trip?
I ...
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Volunteer travel in South East Asia / Africa
I want to go for a volunteer trip to south-east Asian countries or Africa. Although I found a website called STAtravel. I am looking for some more pointers for a lesser price. As far as skills are ...
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Crossing the Aranya Pratet/Poipet border
When traveling from Bangkok to Siem Reap, the direct route is via the Aranya Pratet/Poipet border crossing. This border crossing can be a financial pain for inexperienced travellers, having witnessed ...
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Not so famous places to visit from Singapore under $500
I am planning to go for a 4 day trip to some place in south-east Asia for the Chinese New Year holidays in February. But my budget is strictly around 500 SGD. So, are there any interesting places to ...
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Travel without a purpose to Bali
I live in Singapore. I want to go on a trip to Bali for two days (Saturday and Sunday) . I don't want to stay in hotels. I have no real purpose for this visit. Is there any way to spend a night in ...
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What is the cheapest way to get from Central Europe to South East Asia between Christmas and the New Year?
My final destination is Thailand.
Since rail is relatively cheap between SE Asian countries, I am not too concerned about where I initially land down there.
Most direct flights to Bangkok for ...
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Travel between Ho Chi Minh City and Kampot
I'm looking for a relatively painless but interesting way to get from Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) and Kampot in Cambodia.
The most commonly suggested route seems to be the bus from HCMC to Phnom Pehn, ...
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Travelling with a laptop
What are some tips/suggestions for travelling with a laptop through a region like South East Asia? More specifically, Thailand / Laos / Malaysia. But again, also just looking for general tips/advice.
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Is there another destination like Thailand?
Last summer I stayed 7 weeks in Thailand. It was my first time in the Southeast Asia and it was one of the best trips in my life. It was a backpacker trip with my girlfriend.
So, next summer I want ...
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Travel from South East Asia to Europe by land
Does anyone have experience or know about travelling from South East Asia to Europe, all by land? I'd be happy to catch a quick flight here and there but would prefer to do the entire trip by land.
I ...
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How can I check if tour services are reliable?
What steps should I take in order to insure the following service is reliable
The Dragon Trip
and I can safely get to the starting point and find a group to join (not a scam) ?
Does this Sunday ...
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Micro SIM cards in Vietnam and Cambodia?
I'm looking to get prepaid SIM cards while I'm travelling in SE Asia this fall. How is the availability of micro SIM cards (i.e. the kind you use for Iphones) in Vietnam and Cambodia. And more ...
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Vietnam from middle of August for a month? [closed]
I'm going on a 3 month trip starting with Vietnam in the middle of August. I'll be in Vietnam for about 1 month before moving on to Cambodia.
I've read up on where to go in Vietnam and thought I'd ...
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Wifi coverage in SE Asia?
So how common is wifi/internet access in SE Asia. And more specifically for: Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos, Thailand and Malaysia?
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Going to SE Asia in a few months. Budget? [closed]
So haven't decided 100% which countries I'm going to but preliminary plan is Vietnam, Cambodia and either Thailand or Malaysia. Going to be travelling for at least three months but probably longer if ...
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What are the cheapest ways to get from East Asia to Australia?
I have a return ticket that gets me from Turkey to Korea to Australia but it cannot be extended beyond the end of May.
I'm thinking of forfeiting or refunding some leg(s) of my ticket but as my ...
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Top destinations in Southern Laos and how to get there from Cambodia?
I'm travelling in Cambodia and would like to Visit Laos for a portion of my trip. What are the top destinations in the southern region of Laos and what is the best way to get there from Cambodia? I ...
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Do I need a Visa to travel into Laos from Cambodia?
I'm a Canadian citizen and will be travelling in Cambodia for 2 weeks with plans to visit Laos. Do I need a Visa to pass from Cambodia into Laos? And then back into Cambodia?
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Can anyone recommend the most interesting 2 or 3 day cycle in Vietnam?
If I wanted to go on a supported cycle in Vietnam for 2 or 3 days, where would be a good place to start/end? It would be good to see the countryside, some of the more rural areas, be off the main ...
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Places to be seen [closed]
I am visiting Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand in the next month. Can any one suggest places that can be visited for shopping as well as for site seeing?
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Are there certain days of the week or weeks in a month (barring major holidays) that are generally cheapest for flights?
I'm trying to figure out when would be best to travel, as I'm planning to travel towards the end of November, again in December, and again in March, if possible. I want to use vacation all three of ...
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How to travel with a (small) child in Vietnam?
My partner and I have done quite a bit of travel with each other over the last few years and are now expecting a baby. We realise that we probably won't be able to travel in the same way that we have ...
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Sustainable hunting in South-East Asia
One of my buddies asked me a question and I don't have an answer for him. So, I thought I would run it by here.
He is a big hunter. As in, he travels for hunting... a lot. However, he tries to be ...
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How to stay in Thailand for more than 30 days?
Thailand imposes a 30-day limit on stays for U.S. citizens travelling on a tourist visa. What is the preferred way to stay up to three months? So far, I've come up with these options:
Fly to ...
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Motorbikes in Thailand and Laos
Does anyone know of a place to hire motorbikes in Thailand, say Bangkok or Chiang Mai, and ride them into Laos and back? The trip will be self-guided and should take no longer than two weeks.
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Visa-on-arrival scheme in Philippines
According to Wikitravel, for nationalities who are not covered under the 21-day visa waiver, Philippines issues visa-on-arrival. The page linked to reads more like a press release with no further ...
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Is it possible to travel through Burma (Myanmar), entering at one border crossing and exiting at another?
I know that it is possible to enter Burma/Myanmar from several border crossing with neighbouring countries, and I'm pretty sure that from some of them at least you do not have to be on a package tour.
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