South East Asia will sideswipe you with its size, clamour and diversity. If you enjoy delving into convoluted cosmologies and thrive on sensual overload, then South East Asia is one of the most intricate and rewarding dramas unfolding on earth. You'll quickly develop an abridled passion for it.

From the aromas of coriander and peanut sauce in an Indonesian marketplace, the serenity of a Thai Buddhist temple or the chattering of monkeys in the Malaysian jungle, the experiences and memories will leave you wanting to come back for more.
Nothing in the region is ever quite what you expect, and the only thing to expect is the unexpected which comes in many forms and will always want to sit next to you. South East Asia is a litmus test for many travellers, many staying for a lifetime.

The Kingdom of Thailand draws more visitors than any other country in Southeast Asia with its virtually irresistible combination of dazzling natural beauty, inspiring temples, renowned hospitality, robust cuisine and ruins of ancient kingdoms.
From the stupa-dotted mountains of Mae Hong Son to the lush limestone islands of the Andaman Sea, from the pulse-pounding dance clubs of Bangkok to tranquil villages moored along the Mekong River, the country offers something for everyone.

The floating emerald islands of the Indonesian archipelago have for centuries lured everyone from missionaries to pirates, traders & miners to it's sandalwood and spice breezes, it's Bali Hai lifestyle and it's magnificent beaches and coral reefs.
For example, Bali is so picturesque that you could be fooled into thinking it is a painted backdrop. Rice paddies drop down hillsides like giant steps, volcanoes soar through the clouds, the forests are lush and tropical, and the beaches are lapped by the warm waters of the Indian Ocean.

Malaysia is one of the most pleasant, hassle-free countries to visit in South-East Asia. It is buoyant and wealthy and has moved towards a pluralist culture based on a vibrant and interesting fusion of Malay, Chinese, Indian and indigenous cultures and customs. Sabah & Sarawak in East Malaysia (Borneo) offers spectacular wildlife, longhouses and the jaw-dropping Mt Kinabalu.

Throughout South East Asia divers can encounter an abundance of marine life in just about every imaginable colour and shape. The seas are inhabited by hundreds of types of hard and soft corals, anemones, colourful nudibranchs, countless varieties of shellfish, manta rays and pelagics.
Divers worldwide are drawn to the Sipadan's terrific drop-off, the beauty of the Similian Islands, the critter paradises of Lembeh & Komodo, and to the Burma Banks & the Andaman Sea, home of the giant whale sharks.
The tropical location of these dive regions and long established professional dive operations offer totally unique diving opportunities, making South Asia one of the world's greatest dive destinations !

• Thailand
• Malaysia and
• Indonesia