South East Asia
Travel in South East Asia provides a series of enchanting impressions from a fascinating collection of cultures. South East Asia encompasses everything from the stunning scenery of Vietnam's Halong Bay through to the vibrant city-state of Singapore, or the temples of Angkor in the Cambodian jungle through to the idyllic beaches of southern Thailand. A tour could involve staying with tribesmen who are not officially cannibals in Papua, watching orang-utans in Borneo or riding an elephant through the jungle in Thailand. Find out for yourself why this is such a popular part of the world with travellers by heading off on a South East Asian adventure.
Borneo is the third-largest island in the world, and the jungles that cover it are home to an incredible array of wildlife. Divided between three countries - Malaysia, Indonesia and Brunei - Borneo…
Like other countries in south East Asia, Cambodia has superb ancient sights, friendly locals, pristine jungle scenery, long white beaches and colourful, bustling markets. Unlike other countries, most…
The huge archipelago of Indonesia stretches from South-East Asia to the Pacific islands, a blend of cultures that sets all the exoticism of the East against a stunning landscape. Indonesia feels…
One of the least visited countries in South East Asia, Laos offers an unspoiled glimpse into life in the region. Laos has a variety of landscapes to explore, from thick jungle and lush floodplains…
Malaysia is where the colourful traditions of South East Asia merge with the 21st century in a blend of vibrant culture and modern technology. Kuala Lumpur is a bustling city that exemplifies the…
Papua New Guinea is home to some of the least explored terrain on earth. During World War II it saw some of the most remarkable and fierce fighting between Australian and Japanese forces. The…
Made up of some 7000 islands, the Philippines lie scattered along the South China Sea, boasting superb white-sand beaches lapped by warm waters. With so many islands to choose from the Philippines…
The vibrant island city-state of Singapore lies at the end of the Malay peninsula, and behind the facade of a 21st century high-tech city you'll find a colourful blend of Asian cultures, with…
From the unreal sprawl of Bangkok to the white sand beaches of the south washed by a jade-green sea, Thailand offers all the stunning scenery you'd expect of a tropical paradise combined with…
Vietnam traces a curve down the eastern edge of South East Asia, a long, thin land of extraordinary natural beauty. Vietnam has beautiful deserted beaches, the magical rock formations of Halong…
