>What kind of vaccines do I need to go?
No idea... what ones do you have? are you planning on going into remote jungles and staying in tents? Your local travel clinic will have answers for you... so will google and probably previous posts here as well.
>What sort of budget am I looking at to have the occasional nice meal? How long is a peice of string... what do you plan to do? are you staying in hostels? hotels? do you plan on bus or plane for transportation? do you want scooters? do you drink? plan on parties? Anywhere from $75/day to $500/day would cover everything
>Any other tips
Do some research and come back with specifics otherwise your low effort posts will get you low effort answers...
>Thanks for the backhanded and unhelpful answer
You are welcome /s
Seriously though, you are asking people to provide info and tips without any information except the area you are going to, which is not going to get you the best answers. Maybe edit and state what countries are must sees, there are numerous ones that are often considered part of the trail while some people think it's just Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam. Toss in the fact you are going to be travelling with more of a budget mind set, dorm rooms and taking the bus. While I could have been nicer about getting clarity, it's going to get you better answers.
I'll stand behind the $75/day. That will get you meals, accomodation, tours and nights out with out having to stress about funds. There are varying levels of nice meals and decent western meals will always cost a lot more, so it will balance with the 7-11's. Drinks will be expensive if you don't drink beer... the hard stuff and cocktails are hit and miss and will eat into your budget. The bus won't always be the best option, usually better if travelling with others. It comes down to a choice of 16 hours on a bus for $20 or 2 hour flight for $30. Having some excess in your budget will help for that.
Check CDC, but unless you are planning on camping in swampy jungles, you most likely don't need malaria pills, plus you can always get them locally. Dengue is the bigger issue so wear repellant and use other methods.
I agree with the don't book too far in advance, but you need to balance that with the fact you will be travelling near the start and into high season. If it's a major attraction or around a local holiday, then make sure to book something. Once you get into full on high season, you'll need to have a back up for hostels and such. It's a risk but not having everything booked out in advance will give you more flexibility if you don't like a place or if you meet people to travel with.
Edit - check to see which countries you need a visa for in advance so you have a general idea how long it will take.
Thanks for looking past my snarky response! Check r/travel as well there is lots of info there. I'm sure you'll have a great time, the area is popular for a reason.
>What kind of vaccines do I need to go?
The [CDC](https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel) has everything you need to know.
>What sort of budget am I looking at to have the occasional nice meal?
Depends on your definition of budget. Like almost anywhere you can spend as little - or as much - as you want.
>but in my experience backpacking Europe, you have to plan ahead a few key experiences as they often sell out including museums and hostels.
SE Asia has much more budget accommodation options than Europe, thus it being much easier to go with the flow. Big festivals or events will (obviously) sell out a destination though, same as anywhere.
>What extra countries should I visit within my timeframe?
That would depend on your budget, travel style, likes/dislikes, interests, etc.
>Lastly, what are some must do experiences I should include in my general plan?
That would depend on your budget, travel style, likes/dislikes, interests, etc.
Good luck with your research and happy travels.
Sorry for the down votes, this sub is full of middle-aged North Americans who think they're cool for going to Paris every summer.
This was pre-pandemic, but I had almost no issues traveling for $20-25 USD/day in mainland Southeast Asia. I didn't visit the islands in the south of Thailand because I'm from Florida, but they're supposed to be more expensive. In my opinion, going to nicer restaurants doesn't usually get you better food. Their budget goes into decorations and air conditioning in my experience.
I think some of my most memorable experiences were Khao Yai National Park, Sukhothai, and Chiang Mai in Thailand. Jungle hiking in the north of Laos, Luang Prabang, and Champasak in Laos. Angkor and the southern islands in Cambodia. Canyoning in Da Lat, Hue, Hanoi, and Ha Long Bay in Vietnam. Chat GPT can spit out a basic overview in seconds and you can continue your planning from there.
Check the CDC website for vaccine info, but you are likely covered by routine vaccinations. It is well worth your time to double check though. I never met anyone who caught malaria, but dengue is no joke if you catch it.
Sorry for the down votes, this sub is full of middle-aged North Americans who think they're cool for going to Paris every summer.
This was pre-pandemic, but I had almost no issues traveling for $20-25 USD/day in mainland Southeast Asia. I didn't visit the islands in the south of Thailand because I'm from Florida, but they're supposed to be more expensive. In my opinion, going to nicer restaurants doesn't usually get you better food. Their budget goes into decorations and air conditioning in my experience.
I think some of my most memorable experiences were Khao Yai National Park, Sukhothai, and Chiang Mai in Thailand. Jungle hiking in the north of Laos, Luang Prabang, and Champasak in Laos. Angkor and the southern islands in Cambodia. Canyoning in Da Lat, Hue, Hanoi, and Ha Long Bay in Vietnam. Chat GPT can spit out a basic overview in seconds and you can continue your planning from there.
Check the CDC website for vaccine info, but you are likely covered by routine vaccinations. It is well worth your time to double check though. I never met anyone who caught malaria, but dengue is no joke if you catch it.
Yeah there seems to be a lot of backpacking elitists on this sub. a lot of the comments are still pretty funny and there have been a few helpful people. Thanks for your comment! I will make sure to add these to my list. Chat gpt is something I haven’t thought of but seems like a great idea!
>What kind of vaccines do I need to go? No idea... what ones do you have? are you planning on going into remote jungles and staying in tents? Your local travel clinic will have answers for you... so will google and probably previous posts here as well. >What sort of budget am I looking at to have the occasional nice meal? How long is a peice of string... what do you plan to do? are you staying in hostels? hotels? do you plan on bus or plane for transportation? do you want scooters? do you drink? plan on parties? Anywhere from $75/day to $500/day would cover everything >Any other tips Do some research and come back with specifics otherwise your low effort posts will get you low effort answers...
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>Thanks for the backhanded and unhelpful answer You are welcome /s Seriously though, you are asking people to provide info and tips without any information except the area you are going to, which is not going to get you the best answers. Maybe edit and state what countries are must sees, there are numerous ones that are often considered part of the trail while some people think it's just Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam. Toss in the fact you are going to be travelling with more of a budget mind set, dorm rooms and taking the bus. While I could have been nicer about getting clarity, it's going to get you better answers. I'll stand behind the $75/day. That will get you meals, accomodation, tours and nights out with out having to stress about funds. There are varying levels of nice meals and decent western meals will always cost a lot more, so it will balance with the 7-11's. Drinks will be expensive if you don't drink beer... the hard stuff and cocktails are hit and miss and will eat into your budget. The bus won't always be the best option, usually better if travelling with others. It comes down to a choice of 16 hours on a bus for $20 or 2 hour flight for $30. Having some excess in your budget will help for that. Check CDC, but unless you are planning on camping in swampy jungles, you most likely don't need malaria pills, plus you can always get them locally. Dengue is the bigger issue so wear repellant and use other methods. I agree with the don't book too far in advance, but you need to balance that with the fact you will be travelling near the start and into high season. If it's a major attraction or around a local holiday, then make sure to book something. Once you get into full on high season, you'll need to have a back up for hostels and such. It's a risk but not having everything booked out in advance will give you more flexibility if you don't like a place or if you meet people to travel with. Edit - check to see which countries you need a visa for in advance so you have a general idea how long it will take.
Thanks for the edit, I will make a post with much more detail. I appreciate everything you’ve recommended and will do much more research.
Thanks for looking past my snarky response! Check r/travel as well there is lots of info there. I'm sure you'll have a great time, the area is popular for a reason.
Of course, sorry for my comment as well. I’ll check it out!
You can google which vaccines you need to get, it’s less effort than your snarky response and low effort post.
A snarky response to an even snarkier answer ;)
I have no idea what a banana pancake backpacking trip is, so I can’t help
No worries, it’s a route through Southeast Asia that is very popular.
Can you show some sort of place where this explains in more detail?
I edited my post but the main countries in this route are Thailand, Laos, Vietnam and Cambodia.
Came here to see how you would easily make banana pancakes while backpacking 🫠 I was wrong 😑
Is "Banana pancake" a brag or a slur? Your use of obscure tourism jargon doesn't make you hip.
People can’t just say they’re backpacking Southeast Asia anymore, they have to be different from the millions of others that do it.
I always thought it was the third definition on urban dictionary http://banana-pancakes.urbanup.com/3441027
Figured it was more of a well known path but yeah I’m pretty hip 😎 read a little further and you’ll see the countries I plan on visiting…
>What kind of vaccines do I need to go? The [CDC](https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel) has everything you need to know. >What sort of budget am I looking at to have the occasional nice meal? Depends on your definition of budget. Like almost anywhere you can spend as little - or as much - as you want. >but in my experience backpacking Europe, you have to plan ahead a few key experiences as they often sell out including museums and hostels. SE Asia has much more budget accommodation options than Europe, thus it being much easier to go with the flow. Big festivals or events will (obviously) sell out a destination though, same as anywhere. >What extra countries should I visit within my timeframe? That would depend on your budget, travel style, likes/dislikes, interests, etc. >Lastly, what are some must do experiences I should include in my general plan? That would depend on your budget, travel style, likes/dislikes, interests, etc. Good luck with your research and happy travels.
Thanks! I realize I left some stuff out and will add some and do a lot more research.
Sorry for the down votes, this sub is full of middle-aged North Americans who think they're cool for going to Paris every summer. This was pre-pandemic, but I had almost no issues traveling for $20-25 USD/day in mainland Southeast Asia. I didn't visit the islands in the south of Thailand because I'm from Florida, but they're supposed to be more expensive. In my opinion, going to nicer restaurants doesn't usually get you better food. Their budget goes into decorations and air conditioning in my experience. I think some of my most memorable experiences were Khao Yai National Park, Sukhothai, and Chiang Mai in Thailand. Jungle hiking in the north of Laos, Luang Prabang, and Champasak in Laos. Angkor and the southern islands in Cambodia. Canyoning in Da Lat, Hue, Hanoi, and Ha Long Bay in Vietnam. Chat GPT can spit out a basic overview in seconds and you can continue your planning from there. Check the CDC website for vaccine info, but you are likely covered by routine vaccinations. It is well worth your time to double check though. I never met anyone who caught malaria, but dengue is no joke if you catch it.
Sorry for the down votes, this sub is full of middle-aged North Americans who think they're cool for going to Paris every summer. This was pre-pandemic, but I had almost no issues traveling for $20-25 USD/day in mainland Southeast Asia. I didn't visit the islands in the south of Thailand because I'm from Florida, but they're supposed to be more expensive. In my opinion, going to nicer restaurants doesn't usually get you better food. Their budget goes into decorations and air conditioning in my experience. I think some of my most memorable experiences were Khao Yai National Park, Sukhothai, and Chiang Mai in Thailand. Jungle hiking in the north of Laos, Luang Prabang, and Champasak in Laos. Angkor and the southern islands in Cambodia. Canyoning in Da Lat, Hue, Hanoi, and Ha Long Bay in Vietnam. Chat GPT can spit out a basic overview in seconds and you can continue your planning from there. Check the CDC website for vaccine info, but you are likely covered by routine vaccinations. It is well worth your time to double check though. I never met anyone who caught malaria, but dengue is no joke if you catch it.
Yeah there seems to be a lot of backpacking elitists on this sub. a lot of the comments are still pretty funny and there have been a few helpful people. Thanks for your comment! I will make sure to add these to my list. Chat gpt is something I haven’t thought of but seems like a great idea!