Cheapest trips from Seoul

Borneo gateway with Mount Kinabalu, orangutan sanctuaries, and some of the world's best dive sites.

Central Vietnam beach city with Marble Mountains, the Dragon Bridge, and day trips to Hoi An and Hue.

Island paradise gateway with Spanish colonial churches, whale sharks nearby, and powder-white beaches.

Laid-back Mekong riverside capital with gilded temples and the best French baguettes in Southeast Asia.

Thailand's largest island with Andaman Sea beaches, Muay Thai camps, and Phang Nga Bay's limestone karsts.

Fast-paced southern hub with incredible street food, rooftop bars, and the Cu Chi Tunnels nearby.

Riverside capital blending Khmer heritage with a growing café scene and sobering Killing Fields history.

Gateway to the Himalayas with ancient Durbar Squares, prayer flags, and trekking routes on every horizon.

Temples, night bazaars, and Lanna culture in the misty hills of northern Thailand — the original digital-nomad base.

Subtropical Japanese islands with turquoise waters, Shuri Castle heritage, and a unique Ryukyuan culture.