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solo backpacking throuhg south east asia dec - feb? thailand/vietnam/cambodia/laos & kuala lumpur

hi just wondering what these places are like solo backpacking and whether you have any tips

i leave in december and come back mid february

has anyone else here travelled solo before? i am a bit nervous as i havent

is it very easy to pick up/have s*x with other backpackers etc (not prostitutes)

what are some fun things to do (apart from sex which i plan on doing a lot of anyway lol)

thanks all

love rooster

All those countries are great for solo backpacking as there are a lot of others doing the same thing.

2 or 3 days is not enough time for Vietnam, especially if you're going to be traveling for 3 months. Saigon or Ho Chi Minh City doesn't need more than 2 or 3 days, but if you make your way North like to the city of Hue and up to Hanoi, you'll see a lot of amazing places. Definitely do the DMZ Tour in Hue. It's amazing. Plus, they have several other tours you can take around the city.

I would dedicate a month to Thailand. There is so much to see and do there. In Bangkok, you should definitely stay on Kao San Road, it's filled to the brim with backpackers like yourself. If you really want to get some action from other backpackers/travellers, go to Phi Phi Island. That's pretty much all anyone does there is party at the plethora of bars and get naked with each other. Other than sex, Thailand has a LOT to offer. Scuba diving is amazing off of Phuket and pretty decent at Phi Phi, particularly the Similan Islands, rock climbing is awesome and beautiful in Railay Beach, definitely rent a motor scooter if you go to Phuket or any of the other islands, except for Phi Phi, no motorized vehicles there. Bangkok has a lot of temples and things to see.

We haven't been to the north yet, but Chiang Mai is supposed to be spectacular.

Thailand is just awesome, so many things to do and people to meet. You'll have a great time there.

As for Kuala Lumpur, it's decent. We spent 3 days there and I think that was plenty. Our favorite part of Malaysia is across the sea on the Borneo side, much much better than peninsular Malaysia.

Anyway, hope that helps and enjoy your trip!

Also, some other good websites to go to for advice and information are www.igougo.com or realtravel.com. People blog about their vacations, so you can get a better idea of things to do.

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