Starting Fresh with $20,000 Savings, a Property, and a Move to Asia – Seeking Advice Hello, I’m starting a new chapter in my life and could use some advice on making the most of my situation. Here’s a quick breakdown: I have $20,000 USD in savings. I own a property worth $100,000, which I could leverage with a line of credit or loan if needed. I’m moving to Asia to live in my home there, so I won’t have to pay rent. My monthly …

travelling south east Asia for anyone that has travelled south east Asia did you book hostels and hotels in advance before you went and followed a plan on that? also, with experiences and expeditions, when did you book this? could you turn up and book it or do it before you went? submitted by /u/Fine_Damage_5485

Traveling to Southeast Asia early next year. The current idea is to visit Thailand for a month starting early January, then visit Cambodia, Vietnam, back to Thailand, malaysia, and then fly back from Singapore. Each of these would be a month stay based on accomodation and visas. I was mainly wondering your overall thoughts for this trip would be. What places would you recommend to stay at…

Help me plan my trip to South-East Asia Hi, My girlfriend (F25) and I (M26) are looking to travel to South East Asia during March and April before arriving in Australia for a longer period of time. We would ideally love to do a loop around Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia and down to Malaysia, however, we are put off slightly by very hot weather in central/southern Thailand and Cambo…

SE/E Asia tour – suitcase or backpack? My partner and I are planning a South East and East Asia tour next year. We are not backpackers and will not be going to hostels / hitchhiking and the like, but we will be travelling by overnight trains and some buses where necessary. We want to take a suitcase each, is that a bad idea? I’ve been to a few countries in Asia and always travelled …

How would you structure a year~ trip in Asia, moving slowly? Hi all, First time in Asia, just got to Thailand. I’m really enjoying the food here and want to keep exploring the rest of Asia, very slowly (1 month at a time in each city ideally). Next, heading to Vietnam for 3 months. I plan to be in Asia for at minimum 6-8 months but probably a lot longer. It’s all based on how I am feeling and if I am stil…

Which jungle in SE Asia? Thailand, Borneo, Sumatra? I have a trip to Bangkok Thailand soon and have been racking my brain on where and how to take a nature-related personal trip while I’m in SE Asia on company dime. After some online and soul searching (is it the beach, whale watching, etc.), I’ve decided I want to see animals in a jungle. (I was fortunate to have experienced a safari for the fir…

EVA Air from Southeast Asia to Canada with Briggs & Riley Extra Large Trunk Spinner—Anyone’s Experience? Hi everyone! I’m planning a trip from Southeast Asia to Canada on EVA Air and considering using the Briggs & Riley Extra Large Trunk Spinner as my checked luggage. Has anyone traveled this route with similar luggage? I’m curious about: • Whether the size fits EVA Air’s checked baggage policy. • Any issues during check-in or connecting flights. •…

SE Asia travel – water Hi. Maybe a silly question. Could I use my Steripen in tap water in say Vietnam and Indonesia ? I’m wondering if it’s work it to take that and obviously the bottle to go with it. Also considering songkran, should pre-purchase a sort of glasses / goggles for it to protect my eyes? Thanks in advance Edit: I forgot to add this before 🤦🏽‍♀️ also wh…

Southeast Asia Itinerary Planning a SEA itinerary and was between two different itineraries. Those of you with more experience traveling — would itinerary #1 be too busy/tiring? Something I was thinking about was.. for example, Taipei, it would be only 3 full days, the first day is traveling, and the last night would be traveling back to Singapore. Itinerary #1: – 2 ni…

South East Asia Contiki Tour I 22(M) currently have a deposit down on a Bangkok to Singapore 15 day contiki tour. I’ve seen lots of posts referring to contiki as a hook up/partying tour but most of these were referring to European tours. Anyone have any experience with their Asian tours and if so are they similarly party centric? Between GAdventures, Intrepid, and Contiki i…

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Seeking advice from people who have visited Central Asia. Hi everyone, I’m in the process of planning a 2-week long trip to Central Asia in September 2025. I’m looking for advice from people who have travelled there because I’ve drawn up 3 itineraries that all sound good to me, but I’d love some input from experienced travellers to help decide which route to take. Route A) Tashkent – fly to Khiva – to…

Advice on my South East Asia Itinerary? Hi everyone! I’m traveling for 6 months next year, in March – September. I will go to North India for just over a month first, then about 2 weeks in Nepal. Then I will fly from Nepal to Bangkok. Here is a rough idea of my itinerary from there: End of April – 1 week Thailand. Few days in Bangkok and go south. May: 10 days south Thailand. Meet a …

Air Asia points redeem error? So I tried to book an Air Asia flight from DMK-KUL and I had some points that I could use. I proceeded to pay with points and money but then the transaction failed. So I tried do the payment again but then I couldn’t click the points option anymore. I went to my profile and see that the points are all gone even though the transaction did not go …

SE Asia with my 75 year old grandmother Hi! I’d be traveling with my 75 year old grandmother to a Southeast Asian country in February-March, for like 2 weeks. We’re from Europe. I was thinking Vietnam, Indonesia or maybe Malaysia? Thailand is out of the picture as we’ve both been, She’s extremely active and fit for her age, but wouldn’t be able to explore multiple countries in such …

Travelling to Asia for 3 months for the first time (F32) I am extremly used to travel locally for work (Europe) but it is the first time I will go on a real big travel.. and for fun! Leaving for 3 months with my boyfriend, going through South East Asia and Japan. So here are my questions: what are your tips for really useful apps while travelling? what are your tips for phone sim/data when going tho…

Go slow locations in South East Asia? I’m taking 6 months off work (February to July) and looking for a few suggestions on places to set up. I want to book an apartment for 2 to 4 weeks and just take it slow – not rush around ticking off tourist attractions. Perhaps do some day trips here and there. Only one I have locked in so far is Chiang Mai and I like it because it’s big enoug…

Help with SE Asia itinerary order – want to schedule for best weather possible (Feb-April) Hi! I need help planning the order of my trip so I can try to get the best weather possible. We’re traveling during the smoky season and the hottest/driest months, so I aim to prioritize locations with the best possible weather and air quality. After some research on the burning season, I was thinking of starting in Northern Thailand, looping do…

What’s a good itinerary for 3 months in Asia (including SK and Japan) I would love to hear some insights. Doesn’t have to be in detail, just what other countries would you recommended during that time period that includes South Korea and Japan? Thanks! submitted by /u/cheesegraterlab1a