Talking about travel, many of us tend to overlook the beauty on our doorstep. Take Southeast Asia of where we belong for instance. It can be a source of wonder and joy where different cultures, traditions, foods, perspectives, and ways of life come together.
Every city and countryside, street and alley, adventure and entertainment, park and forest, beach and island, trip and journey – holds a different set of narratives worth discovering. Believe it or not, seeing new things and meeting new people bring a lot of exciting, new stories to your travel effortlessly!
Southeast Asia lets you visit multiple worlds in one
Just when you thought you knew Southeast Asia so well, you have not seen the magic in the familiar yet. There could be a hidden alley that captivates your eyes and mind. Or a seaside escapade that is truly enjoyable and memorable.
First of all, Southeast Asia, straddling both the northern and southern hemispheres for nearly 6,700km long, and being embraced by South China Sea, the Strait of Malacca and Andaman Sea, commands a strategic location on the world map indeed. The vast region with an estimated 13.5 million km² of land and sea combined, consists of 11 countries including Timor-Leste, which lies at the transition area between Southeast Asia and Oceania, north of Australia.
Explore the eye-opening ASEAN diversity
Unified by the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), a 10-member regional organisation including Brunei, Southeast Asia carries a population of nearly 700 million people, the world’s third-most populous region after India and China.
Obviously, Southeast Asia is one of the most historically, culturally, gastronomically and geographically diverse regions in the world. There are so many different languages and ethnicities in the region, together with local customs and foods, plus colonial influence and unique geography to explore and experience.
Travel at a manageable pace within the same region
When you travel within the same region where time zone difference is minimal or non-existent, jet lag is no longer an issue. If you are planning a one-week trip with a few places within Southeast Asia to cover, packing is definitely no chaos, given their similar climates.
You can even travel to a few neighbouring countries at one go, taking advantage of the readily available air connectivity such as from Brunei to Malaysia and then Thailand.
Have you visited Krabi yet?
Krabi on the west coast of Thailand can be likened to a real-life postcard, brimming with breathtaking natural beauty such as towering limestone cliffs; turquoise waters and white sand beaches; hidden caves, lagoons, and jungle trails.
Ao Nang is where you start off your Andaman beachfront exploration. The lively beach town is known for sunsets, nightlife, and beach hopping, together with easy access to island hopping (eg. Phi Phi Islands, Hong Islands, Chicken Island) for sightseeing, snorkeling and diving. It delights you with “nature and action” in one place conveniently. Here, there are tons of accommodation options to suit your budget. Apart from the all–in–one convenience, the diverse vibes of this place makes everyone feel welcome whether they are solo travelers, couples, families or backpackers.
Get yourself surrounded by the scenic limestone cliffsalong Railay Beach, which is also famous for epic rock climbing, sea kayaking and jungle trekking. With Insta hotspots everywhere, feel free to enjoy the beautiful white sandy beaches, lagoons, caves and rainforest hikes. Make sure you find time to chill out at one of those seaside bars, cafes and restaurants. Surely, Railay Beach has something for everyone.
In a nutshell, “Krabi has it all but not too crowded”. It simply boasts a nice balance between tourist-friendly and laid-back ambience.
Plan your trip easily and conveniently with AirAsia
As the gateway to Southeast Asia and beyond, Kuala Lumpur offers extensive connectivity to all ASEAN countries and BEYOND, including China, Japan, Central Asia and Australia.
Don’t forget to check out the AirAsia Fly-Thru routes [from Brunei > Kuala Lumpur (Fly-Thru) > your next destination] near and far such as Krabi, Bangkok, Surabaya, Osaka, Perth and Almaty.
For example, the AirAsia direct flights from Bandar Seri Begawan (BWN) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) and Jakarta (CGK) typically takes about 2 hours and 20 minutes, and 2 hours and 30 minutes respectively.
Notably, the flight from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Krabi (KBV) takes about 1 hour 20 minutes, which is just a short distance away.
You can certainly combine Kuala Lumpur and Krabi in one, given the convenient AirAsia connectivity, putting together your flights, e-hailing rides, hotel accommodation and tour packages, all at your fingertips.
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