How to Backpack Southeast Asia: Southeast Asia Travel Guide (Budget, Itinerary, Tips)

[@Paula-nl7bh]

what a great video! another tip - I also land up saving up on unnecessary expenses like atm fees etc in South East Asia - using apps like ATM Fee Saver - it helps find atms with no fees or lower fees than others along with withdrawal limits etc. worth adding to your list of tricks!

[@RoamwithRach]

Hi Paula! Wow that's a great tip I'll have to check that out

[@lararebecca4668]

I've just booked my flights, and I'm having a mild freak out! Re-watching all of your videos for reassurance (you also have such a soothing and calming energy) One-way ticket from the UK!💛✈

[@RoamwithRach]

Hey! Thank you so much🥹 don’t worry, I was nervous before my trip too. Being nervous is good! You’re going to have so much fun in SEA trust me. It’s such a well-backpacked area. Prepare to make so many friends and life changing memories xoxo🩷

[@oonagrace889]

Me too! Also one way ticket from UK, I leave in January aaahh Im so excited, also extremely nervous

[@RoamwithRach]

See you’re already making a friend in the comments😉

[@oonagrace889]

Thank you so much for this video, I've been panicking a bit about flights and where to go but this has cleared things up a lot!

[@RoamwithRach]

You’re very welcome! Where are you going to start your trip? Excited for you🙂

[@MajaPersson8]

Awesome video!! I'm doing the same countries + Australia and New Zealand starting next week!! Your videos have been great to watch. I would love to follow your planning process, packing, and vlogs from Central America!!

[@RoamwithRach]

Hi Maja! Omg that will be an amazing trip. You’re going to have so much fun! Thank you for watching and your kind words🙂 stay tuned for Central America content!!

[@theadventuringprepastudent]

Oh sweet! I’m doing New Zealand before Southeast Asia starting next month :) Found this video really helpful too!

[@RoamwithRach]

You two might be there around the same time! So fun✨

[@biancasicich7898]

Random note but I love your SITA album :) heading to SE asia next year and your videos have been nice to watch!

[@RoamwithRach]

Hi Bianca! Thanks for watching. I love that album🙂 and the cover art is so cute so I love it on my wall. I hope you have an amazing time in Asia next year

[@biancasicich7898]

@@RoamwithRach Thanks girl! Happy 2024!

[@barbara9631]

Great and informative video! Btw you remind me so much of Amy Santiago from B99 😊

[@RoamwithRach]

Thank you🙂! That’s so funny you say that because I love Brooklyn 99 and I find sometimes when I’m super organized I share some Amy characteristics hahaha

[@claudiacornillet5699]

Thank you for your videoo, so helpful, leaving in 3 daysss beyond excited

[@RoamwithRach]

Hi Claudia! So glad you found it helpful🙂 I hope you have an amazing trip

[@amyoursafespace]

thank you girl for this!! i’m leaving tomorrow arghhhh so excited.

[@RoamwithRach]

You’re going to have the best time!! Excited for you🙂

[@jameswilkinson6202]

great vid! im planning on going in march, however going counter clockwise on the banana pancake route, did you find many people going in both directions?

[@RoamwithRach]

Yes I found people went in both directions tbh! I ran into people I knew the whole trip it was so fun🙂

[@tomandlaurentravel]

So pleased that we have just subscribed to get you to 1000! Just before the new year too! :) This is such a good in depth, honest guide. Could have done with this before we came out here! Since you have made some great videos, i was wondering if you also like watching travel content. If you do, we would really appreciate some feed back on any of our videos to help us improve the quality of them. We would really appreciate it if you could find time to do this. Absolutely no problem if you don't, thanks for taking the time to read my comment :)

[@RoamwithRach]

Thank you so much Tom and Lauren for being my 1000th subscriber! I will definitely check out your videos as well🙂 happy travels xo

[@sarahshere789]

Thank you so much for this!!❤❤❤

[@RoamwithRach]

You’re welcome🙂🙂

[@erikduek3665]

Thank you for the tips! Did you plan and book all of that in advance, including hostels and bus rides? Im having trouble deciding between scheduling everything or kind of going with the flow and booking stuff on the go

[@RoamwithRach]

I planned my hostels and transport about half in advance. Totally not needed though (I’m just more of a planner). It would be smart to know the route you want to take and HOW to get from city to city so you’re aware. And then some people just go with the flow and move cities when they feel like they’re done with the current one. All this depends on how much time you have of course🙂 hope that helps!

[@maireadogrady5855]

love this! what month did you start? trying to figure out when to go based on good weather etc!

[@RoamwithRach]

I travelled from January to April! I believe their dry season is November-March🙂

[@audreyburmeister3181]

This may be a stupid question but when u stayed 2 days did u just stay one night then?😊

[@RoamwithRach]

Not a stupid question at all! I went back and checked my trip document but for example I was in Vientiane for two days (Feb 15-Feb 17). I got there on the 15th, slept overnight, slept overnight on the 16th and left on the 17th in the daytime. I hope this helps!

[@nigelwest5776]

How does the visa work if you I want to travel for more than 30 days? Does it just reset when you go over a border and back

[@RoamwithRach]

Yes if you leave the country and go back in I believe it resets! I’m not sure though cause I just stayed for my 30 days and then left. Maybe check the Thai government website! I know people who stayed longer and I think they just applied for a longer visa

[@gabriellacarvalho2130]

What are the names of the hostels that you stayed? I loved the video! I’m planning to go later this year ❤❤

[@RoamwithRach]

I have a Southeast Asia playlist and in each of my vlogs for every city I say where I’m staying🙂

[@gabriellacarvalho2130]

Thanks! I'll check it out

[@izzahsalleh19]

where did you stayed at in canggu or ubud?

[@RoamwithRach]

I’m Canggu I stayed at “The Farm Hostel” and I’m Ubud I stayed at “Puri Garden Hostel”

[@antoniodantascavalcante9255]

How much did you spend in total?

[@RoamwithRach]

I’m not sure! I didn’t track my spending on this trip. How long do you plan to travel for? I did make a video about backpacking Central America where I break down how to budget in general that might help.

[@CapitanCorrea-re8qi]

I’m sub #988 😃

[@RoamwithRach]

Thanks for subscribing😃