MAIN Travel Destination Guides South & Southeast Asia

Following the historic devastation of the 2004 tsunami, a good many affected coastal areas and outlying islands are well on their way to recovery and welcoming travellers.

Throughout a large swath of the region can still be found the spiritual tranquility of the Himalayas in Nepal to even more dizzying heights of the Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur, one of the tallest buildings in the world.

More adventures await with an elephant ride through the hills and mountains of Thailand, crystal clear diving opportunities along the Malaysia coast, exploration by motorbike through a rebuilt Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam, or a taste of the rollicking Western nightlife of Manila in the Philippines.

If Asia and the "mysterious East" holds Western travelers enthralled, an additional swing through South and Southeast Asia holds an even more astounding variety of alluring wildlife, picturesque landscapes and cultures to write home about.

Elsewhere on the Web, check out other top South & Southeast Asia travel guides, below, as well as specific information on major tourist attractions throughout the region here:

Tales of Asia - First-person travelogues related to the entire continent including tips & advice on attractions in Cambodia, Thailand, Vietnam, Myanmar, Indonesia, East Timor, Malyasia and Singapore, including photo galleries, blog, FAQ, hotel bookings.

Southeast Asia: Pearls on a Shoestring - One-stop browsing at National Geographic for quick tips on seeing the whole of the region in two-week, two-month and one-year itineraries including a map and practical advice on getting there and getting around, with related links.

Southeast Asia Mainland - Thorn Tree Forum - Join the online discussion or simply lurk around in forums featuring visitors' recommedations on top attractions, itineraries, hotels, cruises, trains & bus transportation, health & safety tips.

Destinations : Southeast Asia - CDC Traveler's Health - Facts and information on malaria and other mosquito borne diseases plus advice on preventative vaccines, what to bring with you, and related health & safety tips from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control.

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Asia - Wines of the Southeast

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