6 Months in Southeast Asia: Our Honest Review & Ranking

Here’s a full breakdown of our 6-month sabbatical through Southeast Asia — from the places that completely wowed us to the moments that tested our patience a little 😅 We turned our trip into a fun points-based game, ranking everything from the best nature spots and food to the most underrated places and biggest frustrations across Malaysia, Singapore, Bali, Thailand, and Vietnam. Whether you’re planning your own long-term Southeast Asia trip or just dreaming about one, this vlog gives you a real look at what stood out most to us after half a year on the road. We’re sharing the highlights, the letdowns, and the stays and experiences that made this adventure unforgettable. 📍 In this video: 00:00 Intro 01:45 Game rules 03:19 Best Nature Spot 06:53 Biggest Wow Factor 12:56 Ease of Travel 16:30 Most Underrated 20:49 Top 3 Activities 24:43 Top 3 Food 30:03 Most Overrated 33:52 Biggest Frustration 36:50 Winner announcement 💬 Which country in Southeast Asia would you love to spend the most time in — and which category would you want to rank first? Links to places we mentioned in the video: Ha Giang Loop Tour: https://gyg.me/M8QzXUEp Paradise cave and Dark cave: https://gyg.me/GIZ730YF An An Homestay: https://booking.stay22.com/maukatrave... Intercontinental Khao Yai: https://booking.stay22.com/maukatrave... Kinangbatang River Booking: https://booking.stay22.com/maukatrave... Kinangbatang River Direct: https://kinabatanganriver.com.my/3d2n... Auntie Gaik Lean's Old School Eatery: https://maps.app.goo.gl/suQiMmNVw5wa8... Khao Soi Khun Yai: https://maps.app.goo.gl/s8iEZTDRbwC9K... Interactive Malaysia map: https://www.rexby.com/maukatravels/ma... Free Vietnam map: subscribepage.io/Vietnam Free Thailand map: subscribepage.io/thailand About us:Website: https://maukatravels.com/Instagram:   / tiktok:     / maukatravels   Our products:Itineraries: https://shop.maukatravels.com/Slovenia Map: https://www.rexby.com/maukatravels/sl... de Janeiro Map: https://www.rexby.com/maukatravels/ri... Map: https://www.rexby.com/maukatravels/ma... favorite Hiking gear: https://maukatravels.com/amazon-store... Vietnam map: subscribepage.io/Vietnam Want to support our work? Buy us a beer - https://buymeacoffee.com/maukatravels Discount Codes:Altitude Activities - 10% off: MAUKA10 - https://www.altitude-activities.com/G... lost - 10% off: MAUKA10 - https://gettinglost.co.nz/GetYourGuide - 5% off: MAUKATRAVELS5 - https://gyg.me/maukatravels-app Our trusted Insurance partner; https://maukatravels.com/SafetyWing This video is useful if you’re searching for: 6 months in Southeast Asia,Southeast Asia sabbatical,Southeast Asia travel review,long term travel in Southeast Asia,Malaysia, Singapore, Bali, Thailand, Vietnam itinerary, Southeast Asia travel tips,best countries to visit in Southeast Asia