People who travel to Southeast Asia for the first time
quickly fall in love with this region of the world. The region is vast and
beautiful, so you need to spend your time there efficiently, making sure that
you go to the places that you want to visit. Chances are that you will visit
the area again because the moment you leave, you will feel a pull telling you
go back. Here are the three best countries to visit in Southeast Asia.
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| Todd Hotaling |
- Thailand is a fascinating mix of urban and rural culture. You should spend two to three days in Bangkok before heading north to Chiang Mai. In Chiang Mai, you will visit magical temples, experience the most delicious food in the world, and possibly come face-to-face with tigers. Thailand, and especially Bangkok, is viewed as the hub of Southeast Asia.
- Cambodia will provide you with a culture shock. It is not the wealthiest Southeast Asian country, but it is the most culturally genuine. Visit the town of Siem Reap, which is the gateway to the famous and historical Angkor Wat temple. You can easily spend three days in this area, soaking in the history and culture.
- Start you trip in Vietnam in Ho Chi Minh City and make your way up the coast. You could easily spend three weeks traveling the coast of Vietnam stopping in Da Nang, Hue, to Hanoi and Halong Bay. Vietnam is one of the most beautiful countries in the world and is very tourist friendly.
Todd Hotaling is a professional landscaper who owns a
landscaping company in Bristol, Vermont. He loves to travel through Southeast
Asia.
