Travel and Destination

Southeast Asia 

Is a collection of related but dissimilar states squeezed between the Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean. The area has long been a favorite corner of the world for globe-tramping backpackers, well-known for its perfect beaches, tasty cuisine, low prices, and good air connections.

Brunei 

Tiny oil-rich sultanate in Borneo.

Cambodia 

Home of the ancient city of Angkor, still recovering from decades of war.

East Timor 

One of the world's newest and poorest states, at the eastern tip of Timor.

Indonesia 

The sleeping giant of Southeast Asia and the world's largest archipelago, with more than 18,000 islands spanning three time zones.

Laos 

The forgotten, but growing, country of Southeast Asia, landlocked by Cambodia, China, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam. It is a mountainous country that is becoming more and more popular on the backpacker trail.

Malaysia 

Multicultural country covering the skyscrapers of Kuala Lumpur and the jungle headhunters of 

Borneo.

Myanmar (Burma) 

Military dictatorship open to the adventurous traveller.

Philippines 

Asia's sleeping tiger that has yet to achieve its full economic potential. A unique fusion of the Asian traditions of hierarchy combined with the Spanish culture of romance and sophistication, it is the largest Christian nation in the region with over 7,107 islands and beautiful tropical beaches.

Singapore

Clean and orderly island-city state.

Thailand 

The Land of Smiles with frenetic cities and chilled-out beaches, the most popular destination in the region.

Vietnam 

Firmly marching down the road to capitalism as one of the world's fastest growing economies. One of the more popular tourist destinations in the area.

-Wikitravel