2A guide to backpacking Southeast Asia. Written by budget travellers for budget travellers. It aims to give first-time backpackers in the region a basic overview of what to expect in Southeast Asia. It focuses on the things you need to know in a concise manner rather than going into great detail on every single possible destination. It should act as a reliable point of reference that will assist you in the planning phase ahead of your trip and also be a handy resource when you're out on the road. It includes backpacking routes for Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, Myanmar, Indonesia & The Philippines with suggested budget hostels for every destination. There's info on the visa rules and regulations for all countries plus more details about vaccinations, malaria, money and typical backpacker budgets in each country and for the entire region. We run through SE Asia's cultural highlights, best festivals and party destinations plus all the best places to do adventure activities including rafting, skydiving & skuba-diving. The book concludes with Southeast Asia first-time traveller FAQ's answered. It is primarily geared for younger independent travellers (18-35) however we hope older backpackers will find it useful too: ) This version was updated for 2019-2020. While international travel is currently very difficult due to the pandemic, this book should still be a useful introductory guide for anyone hoping to travel in Southeast Asia in 2021 or at some point in the future once things improve.