" South East Asia is the geographical southeastern sub region of Asia, consisting of the regions that are south of China, southeast of the Indian subcontinent & north-west of Australia. The south east Asian countries have an inter-government organisation called ASEAN consisting of 11 countries ie Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Timor-Leste (East Timor) & Vietnam "
Both Singapore & Thailand are bordered with Peninsula Malaysia. Across the Malacca Straits, lies Indonesia. Myanmar & Laos are located on the north of Thailand & to the east is Cambodia & Vietnam. Brunei is in the island of Borneo surrounded by South China Sea & Malaysia (the states of Sabah & Sarawak). Philippines is situated in the west of Pacific Ocean. Timor-Leste is an island in Oceania, on the east of Java island, Indonesia. Timor-Leste (East Timor) is the only South East Asia country I have yet to visit !
South East Asia is one of the world's most popular tourist destinations & for a reason ie a tropical climate (warm & hot) all year round, rich culture, gorgeous beaches, wonderful food & last but not the least, low prices ! Each of the country has their own religious, cultural, natural & historical tourist attractions & iconic landmarks eg Petronas Twin Towers (Malaysia), Orchard Road (Singapore), Bali Beach (Indonesia), Floating Market (Thailand), Rice Terraces (Philippines), Golden Pagodas (Myanmar), Angor Wat (Cambodia), Golden Triangle (Laos), Mekong Delta (Vietnam), Water Village (Brunei). In each of this country, I enjoyed eating the local street / hawker / restaurant food eg Malaysia (char keow teow - fried flat noodle with shrimps or cockles, bean sprouts & eggs, Bak Kut Teh - pork rib dish in broth with herbs, Nasi Lemak - Malay cuisine fragrant rice cooked in coconut milk & banana leaf curry rice), Singapore (Hainanese chicken rice & chilli crab), Vietnam (fresh spring rolls & pho beef rice noodle soup), Brunei (Nasi Kato - fried chicken, chilli shrimp relish & white rice), Cambodia (khmer food consisting of a soup, salad, fish, vegetables / rice & fish amok - steamed coconut fish in banana leaves), Laos (larb - minced meat salad), Philippines (pancit guisado - fried noodles), Thailand (Thai congee rice porridge with pork offal, Thai desserts & sweet treats, tom yum & mango sticky rice) Myanmar (shan-style flat noodles with marinated chicken or pork) & Indonesia (satay, fried chicken & Bakso) !
The 21 Best Places to Visit in South East Asia (SEA) highlighted by a travel video presented by touropia are (visited 16 out of the 21 Best Places in SEA so 5 more cities / places to bear in mind & keep in view (KIV) for my future visits) :
- Angor, Cambodia
- Bali, Indonesia
- Halong Bay, Vietnam
- Bangkok, Thailand
- Bagan, Myanmar
- Ifugao Rice Terraces, Philippines (yet to visit)
- Borobudur, Indonesia
- Luang Prabang, Laos
- Ko Phi Phi, Thailand
- Singapore
- Komodo National Park, Indonesia (yet to visit)
- Mt Kinabalu, Malaysia (my home country)
- Hoi Ann, Vietnam
- Palawan, Philippines (yet to visit)
- Inle Lake, Myanmar (yet to visit)
- Chiangmai, Thailand
- Phenom Penh, Cambodia
- Gili Islands, Indonesia (yet to visit)
- Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (my home country)
- Hanoi, Vietnam
- Vientiane, Laos
" Come & Feel the Warmth in South East Asia " - behind every travel, these were the pictures of my Good Old Days free & easy traveling in South East Asian countries !
1) Angor, Cambodia (visited in Feb 2018 & Oct 2006)
2) Bali, Indonesia (Oct 2011)
4) Bangkok, Thailand (Jan 2019, Aug 2018, Feb 2017, Jan 2015 & 2106, Nov 2010 & 2007, 1981)
5) Bagan, Myanmar (Jan 2012)
6) Borobudur, Indonesia (Feb 2009)
7) Luang Prabang, Laos (Feb 2017 & Jan 2011)
9) Singapore (Nov & Feb 2016, Dec 2011)
11) Hoi Ann, Vietnam (Jan 2014)
13) Phenom Penh, Cambodia (Feb 2018 & Jan 2014)
14) Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
16) Vientiane, Laos
17) Ifugao Rice Terraces, Philippines (yet to visit)
18) Komodo National Park, Indonesia (yet to visit)
19) Palawan, Philippines (yet to visit)
20) Inle Lake, Myanmar (yet to visit)
21) Gili Island, Indonesia (yet to visit)
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