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#The Best Way to Spend Two Months in Southeast Asia

I knew I was going to fall in love with Southeast Asia before I even arrived there. Problem was, the region seemed so vast and filled with things to see and experience, I wondered if traveling to Southeast Asia would be worth the stress of planning a trip there. (Five years and seven trips later, I can safely say then answer is Yes !)

My experience traveling in Southeast Asia has led me to believe that two months is the perfect amount of time to spend on your first trip in the region. Rather than a fixed itinerary, this guide provides a flexible framework for an unforgettable two months in Southeast Asia, and although I ve written it to be comprehensive, I ve also written it to focus on the fundamentals – I assume (and hope!) you will return to Southeast Asia as many times as I have!

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One Week in Thailand

If you ve got longer than two months in Southeast Asia, you could follow up your trip to the north of Thailand with a jaunt south, to islands like Koh Kradan or Koh Mak, but for the purposes of this itinerary, I m saving beach time for the end. Just wait!

Excursion to Cambodia

After returning to Bangkok from Chiang Mai, wake up at the crack of dawn to travel to the Cambodian border by train. From there, it s around 90 minutes by car to the super-cool town of Siem Reap, gateway to Angkor Wat temple. Spend about three days here, exploring both Angkor Wat and its surrounding temples. as well as the bohemian center of Siem Reap .