Southeast Asia Travel Tips

IN PHOTOS: On a journey to Borobudur & Prambanan Temples, Marcos arrives in Yogyakarta-Adisucipto International Airport & stays at Jalan Sosrowijayan, the city’s backpacker district.

IN PHOTOS: Marcos explores Jakarta’s Dutch-colonial heritage sites, in Kota Tua (Old Batavia) & Sunda Kelapa harbour.

IN PHOTOS: Marcos makes a stopover in Jakarta, Indonesia. He transits through Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, Jalan Jaksa & Jalan Thamrin in Jakarta Central Business District (CDB).

IN PHOTOS: Marcos enjoys a trip to ancient temples & heritage sites in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. He visits the Temples of Borobudur & Prambanan, and gets lost in the Water Castle in Old Jogja.

IN PHOTOS: Marcos journeys around the countrysides of East Java, Indonesia. He find himself in the small city of Bondowoso on a failed trip to Ijen Volcano, among wildlife in Baluran National Park, and the busy streets of old Surabaya.

IN PHOTOS: Marcos spends 4 days in Mount Bromo, Indonesia, on a quest to see an active volcano up close. On the way, he spends a night in remote Ngadas Village and treks his way to the edge of the summit crater.

IN PHOTOS: Marcos explores the old and new faces of Jakarta, Indonesia’s capital city. He discovers Dutch-colonial heritage sites in Kota (Old Batavia) and a growing modern metropolis around the area of Thamrin Street.

IN PHOTOS: Marcos travels to Ayutthaya by train from Bangkok. He goes on a bike tour of ancient temples and monuments in the historic core and outskirts of the old city.

IN PHOTOS: Marcos kicks off his South & Southeast Asia trip in Bangkok, Thailand. He explores the Chinatown, Siam (shopping) & Sukhumvit districts.

IN PHOTOS: Marcos enjoys a tour of Mandalay’s heritage sites & ventures beyond the ancient cities, aboard the train to Hsipaw, in Myanmar.