Vietnam
Firmly marching down the road to capitalism as one of the world's fastest growing economies. One of the more popular tourist destinations in the area and a well-established route on the backpacker trail.
Thailand
The Land of Smiles with frenetic cities and chilled-out beaches is the most popular tourist destination in the region. From the mountains in the north to the southern beaches and islands; to the lights of Bangkok and Pattaya; Thailand has it all.
Singapore
Clean and orderly island-city state. The most economically developed country in Southeast Asia.
Philippines
Asia's 'sleeping tiger' that has yet to achieve its full economic potential. A unique fusion of the Asian traditions of non-confrontation and respect for elders combined with Spanish ideas of machismo, romance and sophistication. The largest Christian nation in the region with over 7,000 islands — most with beautiful tropical beaches and flashing smiles
Myanmar
Ancient country with a history that includes both ruling its own Empire and being part of the British Empire. Until recently isolated, under military dictatorship and suffering from economic sanctions, currently undergoing major political changes and opening up to tourism.
Malaysia
Malaysia stands out as the center of diversity that is unique in Asia. Half of the population is made up of Malays, while the other half consists of descendants of Chinese, Indian, Orang Asli background, as well as other indigenous people of Malaysian Borneo. There are also small but significant communities of Baba Nyonya(Malay-Chinese), Chetti Melaka(Malay-Indian), Kristang(Malay-Portuguese), Jawi Pekan(Malay-Arab-Indian), Chindian(Chinese-Indian), and Sino-native(Chinese-Kadazan/Dusun/Murut) that are uniquely Malaysian. Culturally, Malaysia is influenced by Portuguese, Dutch, British, Persia, Arab, Turkey as well as neighboring countries like Indonesia, Thailand, and the Philippines. This place is full of variety and this diversity extends to its cities, languages, and landscapes as well.
Laos
The forgotten, but growing, country of Southeast Asia, landlocked by Cambodia, China, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam. It is a mountainous country that is very popular on the backpacker trail. The entire town of Luang Prabang is a World Heritage site.
Indonesia
The sleeping giant of Southeast Asia and the world's largest archipelago, with more than 18,000 islands spanning three time zones. Home of the Komodo dragons and too many sights to see in one lifetime, they have improved economically into a G-20 nation.
Timor-Leste
One of the world's newest and poorest states, though with abundant natural resources, encompassing the eastern side of Timor island.
Cambodia
Still recovering economically from decades of war, though currently relatively safe and easy to travel. Highlights are Siem Reap near the ancient city of Angkor, the capital Phnom Penh and the beachside Sihanoukville.