50 days in Southeast Asia

I've seen $5/$600 fares to Bangkok frequently so I would start there.

The Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea have opposite "in" seasons.

Here is my rough suggestion....I have done a 30 day trip and worked extensively in every country minus Laos and Mynamar

I would start in the Philippines and work your way West or reverse.

Philippines - 1 day Manila then get out to the Islands. Depends on what you really like, so need more information (a week there) (I love Bohol and Boracay (even though it has got a little touristy)

Fly to Hong Kong (2 days, expensive but worth it)

Fly to Borneo - do 5-7 days there depending on what you like

From there go to Bali, which I think is ok, but since you are so close, it is bucket list checkpoint.

Then spend 5-7 days in Vietnam, you have to do Saigon and Hanoi areas. Do the Vietnam War tours, and enjoy some great nature, especially up North)

Three days in Cambodia from the Angkor Wat to the Killing fields (many flights from Vietnam) Dirt Cheap compared to other countries.

Then over to Kuala Lumpur for two days as it a great city with the Petronas Towers. (Some people really love Penang area of Malaysia if you want to stay in country)

Then down to Singapore for 2 days (very expensive), then to Thailand where I would spend the rest of your time. Go up North to Chaing Mai, down to Ko Samui, etc...

Chances are you will end making friends with some Aussies and going everywhere with them.

If you consider China Southeast, I would avoid just because of the Visa hassle and you could spend a whole month there alone.

I like Jakarta and Indonesia, but traffic sucks and you really need to know how to get around there or it will not be worth your time.

Damn that sounds like an awesome suggestion. What are your thoughts on Bali? I've always wanted to explore the island in depth.

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Damn that sounds like an awesome suggestion. What are your thoughts on Bali? I've always wanted to explore the island in depth.

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Maybe it was the time I was there, but I felt I was in Australia with the number of Aussies everywhere.

Do you like beaches or more of a jungle experience? Bali has both, plus Java close by.

I felt I got a lot more true experience in Thailand or the Philippines for the money. Plus I like the Thai food much better than indonesian.

I am sure people on here can point your better but when I compare the places, I thought Thai and the Philippines were more beautiful and not as crowded (minus Bangkok or Manila) as Bali.

Not sure how old you are but Cambodian beaches and Vietnamese beaches are real hot spots right now that the young folks are flocking.

Flying from LAX into Tapaei, Taiwan was fairly easy and from there you can hop down to the Philippines and go from there.
Ive seen those flights for around $900 or so.