When planning a Round the World trip, there are loads of things to think about. Where to go, though, is usually tops on the list. There are always some destinations that are more popular than others when it comes to traveling long-term. They change with the times, of course, but one place that has been on the vagabonding radar for 40+ years is Southeast Asia.

Sure, those headier-than-thou backpackers might proclaim Southeast Asia as an over-touristy locale, and yes, you will find plenty of tourists there. But there’s a reason travelers keep flocking back. A few recent articles on BootsnAll’s Round the World Wednesday series highlighted travel in the ever-popular region. Check out these 12 Reasons Why Southeast Asia is the Best Place in the World for Backpackers. If you’re looking for practical advice – like highlights of each country and how to get around, then explore How to Plan an Extended Trip in Southeast Asia. The region really does have it all – from beaches to mountains to history to food – and all at rock bottom prices.

If you do decide to throw caution to the wind and travel the world, the first thing you’ll want to look at is airfare. Your options are many, but be sure to keep your eye on different deals around the web. BootsnAll has monthly deals that can take you all over the world, including a few to places in Southeast Asia, so be sure to check out the following deals, which are good through February 29, 2012:
 

• Equator-Hopper Circle Pacific Pro – Los Angeles – Rarotonga (Cook Islands) – Auckland – Sydney – OVERLAND – Cairns – Darwin – Bali (Denpasar) – Singapore – OVERLAND – Bangkok – Hong Kong – Los Angeles from $2629 plus taxes.
• The Nomad – Los Angeles – Tokyo – Singapore – Kathmandu – OVERLAND – Delhi – Istanbul – London – OVERLAND – Paris – Los Angeles from $2399 plus taxes.
• Goin’ South – Miami – Guatemala City – San Jose (Costa Rica) – Lima – Bogota – Miami from $1245 plus taxes.

 
 
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