Top 5 Experiences in Southeast Asia

Southeast Asia is my favorite region on earth. There's a reason why I've chosen to spend the majority of the last half decade living and traveling across these 11 amazing nations. From the nature, to the people, the convenience, the lifestyle, and the affordability, here are my five top recommended experiences in Southeast Asia. One, Ha Long Bay. All the way up in northeastern Vietnam is this stunning UNESCO site which is made of thousands of small limestone islands of different shapes and sizes. Take an overnight cruise through this majestical landscape and feel like you are living on another planet. Two, motorbike around Bali. As touristy as it may be, Bali is the definition of paradise. Each of the four times I've been there, I've rented a motorbike for five bucks a day and then roamed around the island freely. You will see nothing but beautiful rice fields, long coastlines, unique Hindu temples, and you'll come face to face with monkeys and smiling locals who will make you never want to leave. Three, Penang food binge. Ever wonder what's the street food capital of Asia? It's not Bangkok, or Singapore, or Tokyo. It's the small state of Penang in northwestern Malaysia. Heavily influenced by Chinese settlers but also nearby Thailand, the street food in Penang is outstanding. Get inside a hawker center or an open-air food court to try char kway teow, laksa, and chendol. Four, Angkor temple hopping. Angkor is the former capital of the Khmer empire which flourished from the 9th to 15th centuries. Thousands of temples were built during this time, some of which are in ruins today, and others are perfectly maintained, such as Angkor Wat, the largest religious monument in the world. They are all very accessible from Siem Reap which is an amazing city in itself. Five, Siargao in the Philippines. Home to just 90,000 people, this quiet teardrop shaped island is one of my favorite getaway spots in the Philippines. Similar to Bali, I recommend exploring the island by motorbike to discover some of the most beautiful beaches and remote local villages. Spend a day going island hopping and your mind will be blown from the natural beauty. I hope you will consider having these amazing experiences on your next trip to Southeast Asia. If you have any other questions or need some advice on the region, please let me know in the comments below. I'm Drew Binsky and if you like my travel videos, please click subscribe and join me as I plan to visit every country in the world.