Southeast Asia has long been a major stopping point for backpackers around the world. Exotic destinations, beautiful beaches and mountains, bustling cities, fantastic food, friendly people, a well trodden tourist trail, and super cheap prices all contribute to one of the top regions in the world for traveling. If you are thinking about planning a trip around the classic Southeast Asian loop of Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam, Adam Seper is here to give you all the information you'll need to know.
Thailand has it all, from luxury retreats to palm-thatch huts; from mountaintops to world-class scuba diving. Our new WhyGo Thailand writer, Catherine Bodry, tells us why the country should be on your list.
In Hoi An, Vietnam, budget travelers can arm themselves with enough handmade stylish shoes and suits to pass as kings. Jill Nawrocki offers seven tips to help travelers avoid first-time tailoring mistakes, learn how to find the best shops for clothing and shoes, and leave with their wallets intact.
There are some pretty funny looking fruits in Southeast Asia. Kaila Krayewski takes a closer look at just what exactly they are, and why you should try them.
For most Westerners, Southeast Asia can be shockingly cheap. With that in mind, Kaila Krayewski gives us some expert tips on how to live the good life in Bangkok, while still on a backpacker's budget.
Laos has some interesting quirks compared to its Southeast Asian neighbors. Charlotte Baird has traveled extensively through the region, and shares helpful advice for this country.
Until you actually get to Thailand, the infamous Banana Pancake Trail sounds like fun, but it's also wise to go beyond that, so Steve Bramucci shares expert tips for pulling that off.
Forget Western Europe, Australia or Latin America. Stephanie Yoder explains why Southeast Asia is still the king of backpacker destinations. 
Southeast Asia has long been a major stopping point for backpackers around the world. Exotic destinations, beautiful beaches and mountains, bustling cities, fantastic food, friendly people, a well trodden tourist trail, and super cheap prices all contribute to one of the top regions in the world for traveling. If you are thinking about planning a trip around the classic Southeast Asian loop of Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam, Adam Seper is here to give you all the information you'll need to know. 
Thailand has it all, from luxury retreats to palm-thatch huts; from mountaintops to world-class scuba diving. Our new WhyGo Thailand writer, Catherine Bodry, tells us why the country should be on your list. 
Even if the locals don't really know their country very well, Rashaad Jorden thinks they can make travel unintentionally entertaining.
Kaitlyn Barrett's Vietnam to-do list: 1. Rent motorbike. 2. Drive through Saigon. 3. Live to tell the story. 
In Hoi An, Vietnam, budget travelers can arm themselves with enough handmade stylish shoes and suits to pass as kings. Jill Nawrocki offers seven tips to help travelers avoid first-time tailoring mistakes, learn how to find the best shops for clothing and shoes, and leave with their wallets intact. 
There are some pretty funny looking fruits in Southeast Asia. Kaila Krayewski takes a closer look at just what exactly they are, and why you should try them. 
For most Westerners, Southeast Asia can be shockingly cheap. With that in mind, Kaila Krayewski gives us some expert tips on how to live the good life in Bangkok, while still on a backpacker's budget. 
Laos has some interesting quirks compared to its Southeast Asian neighbors. Charlotte Baird has traveled extensively through the region, and shares helpful advice for this country. 
Until you actually get to Thailand, the infamous Banana Pancake Trail sounds like fun, but it's also wise to go beyond that, so Steve Bramucci shares expert tips for pulling that off. 