- I have traveled alone to nine countries in Southeast Asia.
- I’ve made many mistakes, from traveling during the monsoon to forgetting to bring enough cash.
- Travelers should be sure to plan ahead and research the culture of each country.
Over the past two years, my journey as a travel enthusiast and travel journalist for Business Insider in Singapore has taken me to almost every country in Southeast Asia.
In total, there are 10 countries in Southeast Asia, and I have traveled to nine of them: Singapore, Philippines, Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, Cambodia, Laos and Brunei. Myanmar remains the only country in the region that I have not visited, and while I am eager to explore it, I have delayed my visit due to the country’s ongoing civil war.
I’ve watched the sun rise at Angkor Wat in Cambodia and cared for elephants in Chiang Mai, Thailand. I explored the jungles of Borneo in Brunei and explored the Cu Chi Tunnels in southern Vietnam.
But it hasn’t always been easy. I have made several mistakes while traveling through the region, especially as a solo traveler. Here are five mistakes I made and how to avoid them.
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