Your first steps into South East Asia

South East Asia is an extremely diverse part of the world which is drawing in more and more tourists each year. Whether you are backpacking across the region, or simply visiting one of the area’s bustling cities, there is something for everyone.

If you are backpacking in SEA then flying into Singapore’s Changi Airport is great way to start your journey. Going to Asia can be a bit intimidating at first to westerners, as it can be very different to Europe or the US.

However, Singapore is a good transitional place to get you used to the way of life in SEA and there is plenty to see and do. The city is also an excellent place to shop with Orchard Road being a prime destination for shoppers with malls as far as the eye can see.If you enjoy Asian food then you have come to the right place.

Try out the hawker centres where you can enjoy all the local delicacies for great value, with most main dishes only costing a couple of pounds. But if you still long for the treats of back home, there are plenty of western style food outlets as well.

Once you have sampled the delights of Singapore you will be ready for Malaysia and a trip to Kuala Lumpur is well worth while.

The city has more of the vibe of a busy Asian city but still has the western-like infrastructure that makes it accessible to tourists.

Made famous by a number of films, including Entrapment, the Petronas Twin Towers are an impressive sight to behold and you can gain a brilliant view of the city, especially when it’s all lit up after the sun goes down.

Head further north and you will come into the most popular destination in SEA, the Kingdom of Thailand.

What makes this country such a lure to tourists is the fact it really does have something for everyone.

Whether you want to see beautiful jungle landscapes, sit on pristine beaches with warm crystal clear waters, or barter and haggle in the streets of Bangkok then Thailand is the destination for you.