SE Asia

A collection of 24 places curated by Alfie

Gap year

Places in this collection

  1. Tràng An Landscape Complex

    attraction

    Tràng An, Hoa Lư District, Ninh Bình 430000, Vietnam

    Trang An boat ride is really fun and recommended

    Tràng An Landscape ComplexView on Google Maps
  2. Toàn Tôn Restaurant

    restaurant

    Đền Vối Thôn Đam Khê Trong, Ninh Hải, Hoa Lư, Ninh Bình 430000, Vietnam

    Feed the ducks

    Toàn Tôn RestaurantView on Google Maps
  3. Hội An

    attraction

    Hội An, Quảng Nam, Vietnam

    Mentioned as a neighboring city to Da Nang, but the creator expresses a dislike for it, calling it a 'tourist photo op' and suggesting to skip it.

    Hội AnView on Google Maps
  4. Nối Café

    cafe

    113/18 Nguyễn Chí Thanh, Hải Châu, Đà Nẵng 550000, Vietnam

    Nối CaféView on Google Maps
  5. Da Nang

    other

    Da Nang, Hải Châu District, Da Nang, Vietnam

    The main city being highlighted as a great travel destination, offering a mix of beachside and city life, local culture, and a thriving youth art scene.

    Da NangView on Google Maps
  6. Buffalo Cave

    activity

    6WFF+CG, Ninh Hải, Ninh Bình, Vietnam

    Explore the caves, entrance fee 75,000 dong or 3 USD, includes a drink and duck feeding.

    Buffalo CaveView on Google Maps
  7. Dragon Hill

    attraction

    6WJP+27, Ninh Nhật, Hoa Lư, Ninh Bình, Vietnam

    Hiked Lying Dragon Hill but the weather was so bad we literally couldn't see anything

    Dragon HillView on Google Maps
  8. Phú Quốc

    activity

    Phu Quoc, Kien Giang, Vietnam

    The video describes Phu Quoc Island as the "Italy of Vietnam" due to its Mediterranean architecture, pastel-colored streets, and relaxed coastal lifestyle. It highlights Italian-inspired Sunset Town, ocean-view cafés, luxury beachfront resorts, island hopping, and golden-hour views.

    Phú QuốcView on Google Maps
  9. Bánh Mì Phượng

    restaurant

    2b Đ. Phan Chu Trinh, Cẩm Châu, Hội An, Quảng Nam 560000, Vietnam

    Anthony Bourdain's favourite Banh Mi in Vietnam, featured on his No Reservations show as having the best Banh Mi sandwich in the world. Crispy bread loaded with meat.

    Bánh Mì PhượngView on Google Maps
  10. Nicksa's Place

    accommodation

    PM5F+9PW, Muang Ngoy, Laos

    Stayed here for $16 USD a night, which was $3 per person. Our room had three beds, a private bathroom, and a private balcony. You could literally see water buffalo bathing in the river right outside of our room.

    Nicksa's PlaceView on Google Maps
  11. United Bar

    bar

    02 Nguyễn Chí Thanh, Thạch Thang, Hải Châu, Đà Nẵng 550000, Vietnam

    Secret bar in Da Nang

    United BarView on Google Maps
  12. Ko Tao

    attraction

    Ko Tao, Surat Thani, Thailand

    Ko TaoView on Google Maps
  13. Ngõ 224 Lê Duẩn

    attraction

    Ng. 224 Lê Duẩn, Đống Đa, Hà Nội, Vietnam

    Street with cafes and restaurants where a train passes through

    View on Google Maps
  14. The Erawan Museum

    attraction

    JHHQ+CH หมู่ที่1, 99 Kanchanaphisek Expressway, Bang Mueang Mai, Mueang Samut Prakan District, Samut Prakan 10270, Thailand

    The Erawan Museum is an impressive cultural museum located just outside Bangkok, in Samut Prakan along Sukhumvit Road. It is housed inside a giant three-headed elephant statue and its three levels represent Thai cosmology.

    The Erawan MuseumView on Google Maps
  15. Pha Chor Tourist Center

    attraction

    Unnamed Road, Santi Suk, Doi Lo District, Chiang Mai 50160, Thailand

    Mini Grand Canyon with tall clay cliffs and narrow pathways, located in Mae Wang National Park, 1 hour from Chiang Mai by scooter, 100 Baht entry fee, best to visit in the morning or late afternoon, allow 30–45 minutes to walk around

    Pha Chor Tourist CenterView on Google Maps
  16. Our Jungle House

    accommodation

    183, Khlong Sok, Phanom District, Surat Thani 84250, Thailand

    Eco-resort tucked in the rainforest, bungalows on stilts with river views, monkeys visit every morning

    Our Jungle HouseView on Google Maps
  17. Cheow Lan Lake

    attraction

    Khao Phang, Ban Ta Khun District, Surat Thani 84230, Thailand

    Sleeping in floating bungalows, kayaking, wildlife safaris, hornbills and wild gibbons

    Cheow Lan LakeView on Google Maps
  18. Lub d Siem Reap

    accommodation

    Village, Wat Bo Primary School, 45 7 Makara St, Krong Siem Reap 17254, Cambodia

    Hostel with freebies and great rooms

    Lub d Siem ReapView on Google Maps
  19. Na-Tub Hostel

    accommodation

    9/5 Thong Sala -Hard Rin Street BanTai Koh Phangan Surat Thani 84280, Thailand

    Hostel with lovely beds and free breakfast

    Na-Tub HostelView on Google Maps
  20. Get Hi Hostel

    accommodation

    1041, 7 Satharn Payabarn Rd, Rob Wiang Sub-district, Mueang Chiang Rai District, Chiang Rai 57000, Thailand

    Hostel with a good vibe and social atmosphere, free breakfast

    Get Hi HostelView on Google Maps