Southeast Asia Travel Stories

Sep 11, 2020 • 3 min read

With some destinations in Southeast Asia starting a phased reopening, Lonely Planet outlines when you can go, and what the restrictions are.

Jan 14, 2020 • 6 min read

From cliffs overlooking the beaches of Thailand to crags in the jungles of northern Vietnam, here are the top places to go rock climbing in Southeast Asia.

Nov 10, 2019 • 5 min read

I quit my 9 to 5 to chase my dream job and this is how I did it.

Sep 9, 2019 • 5 min read

Backpackers can often volunteer in exchange for accommodation when travelling. In this article we explore how artist Frankie Strand uses her art to fund her…

Aug 2, 2019 • 5 min read

The Philippines is a relatively easy travel destination by Southeast Asian standards. English is widely spoken, and the country has an endearing don't…

Jan 29, 2016 • 4 min read

With its dense forests, limestone caves and endless waterways, Laos is a dream destination for intrepid travellers seeking an off-the-beaten-track corner…

Jan 14, 2016 • 5 min read

Puttering down jungle rivers, scaling mist-laced mountain roads, ziplining across treetops, and sitting roadside with a steaming bowl of noodles: it’s all…

Jan 8, 2016 • 4 min read

Stunning Halong Bay continues to dominate the itineraries of most travellers in Vietnam, but it’s not the be-all and end-all of the country's northeast…

Dec 10, 2015 • 6 min read

Travel for even a week in Vietnam and you’ll soon realise how few of its gastronomic specialities are well known outside the country. Every region lays…

Feb 2, 2015 • 5 min read

Kerinci Seblat National Park sprawls from the coastal plains of West Sumatra, up the forested valleys and over the deep river gorges of the Barisan…