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.
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.
One of the world's newest and poorest states, though with abundant natural resources, encompassing the eastern side of Timor island.
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.
Tiny oil-rich sultanate on the island of Borneo.
The pearl of the Orient, has a tropical climate and cultural influences from the rest of South Asia. Has a really interesting historical journey from about 2500 years. Its natural landscape makes it different from the rest and was known as Ceylon in the west.
The first and only country created in the name of Islam, rich in culture and history, varying climates and terrains from hot deserts to snowy mountains, and home of 5 of only 14 8,000-metre mountains on earth, but tourism is suffering due to the unpredictable security situation.
Home to Mount Everest, adventure tourism, and extreme hospitality. It is also one of the most diverse and democratic countries in the region.
Home to gorgeous beaches, with a culture influenced by India and the Middle East.
Considered to be the heart of South Asia. A country of ancient and rich cultural heritage with the Himalayan Mountains in the north, Thar Desert in the west and the Indian Ocean in the south.