REGION GUIDE

Southeast Asia travel guide

Visas, money, safety and the best time to go — plus every Southeast Asia city guide.

All 12 Southeast Asia cities covered by Wander360°.

Know before you go: Southeast Asia

Visas & entry
Visa-free or visa-on-arrival for many; check each country.
Money
Baht, dong, rupiah and more; cash is king for street food and markets.
Tipping
Not always expected; rounding up is kind.
Safety
Very traveller-friendly; take normal precautions with bags and scooters.
Best time to go
The cool dry season (roughly Nov–Mar) is best on the mainland.

Explore Southeast Asia

Singapore

Singapore

The lion city — spotless & spectacularRead the guide →
Thailand

Bangkok

Temples, street food & tuk-tuksRead the guide →
Indonesia

Jakarta

Southeast Asia's dynamic megacityRead the guide →
Philippines

Manila

Pearl of the Orient SeasRead the guide →
Malaysia

Kuala Lumpur

Petronas Towers & street foodRead the guide →
Vietnam

Ho Chi Minh City

Motorbikes, pho & historyRead the guide →
Indonesia

Bali

Rice terraces, temples & the world's most photographed beaches.Read the guide →
Thailand

Chiang Mai

Thailand's spiritual northern capital — temples, mountains, ma...Read the guide →
Vietnam

Hoi An

Lantern-lit ancient port, tailors & central Vietnam beaches.Read the guide →
Laos

Luang Prabang

Saffron-robed monks, French colonial charm & the Mekong River.Read the guide →
Malaysia

George Town

Penang's UNESCO heart — street art, hawker food & colonial soul.Read the guide →
Indonesia

Ubud

Bali's spiritual heart — rice terraces, yoga retreats & artist...Read the guide →