Backpacking Southeast Asia in 2025: Updated Costs and Routes

Hostels, sleeper trains, island hops: how to stretch your budget across Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia.

Fri May 10 2024·6 min read

Daily budgets

Night buses and trains save on accommodation. Travel light and carry travel insurance.

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Emeka Nwosu·Mon Nov 03 2025
The photos are stunning. Do you recommend visiting in the shoulder season?
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Kofi Agyeman·Fri Nov 21 2025
Loved the practical tips — adding this to my itinerary!
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  Zuri Mensah·Thu Nov 20 2025
  Totally agree — this helped me plan!
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Zuri Mensah·Thu Nov 20 2025
The photos are stunning. Do you recommend visiting in the shoulder season?
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Sofia Brown·Thu Dec 04 2025
Loved the practical tips — adding this to my itinerary!
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Zuri Mensah·Mon Dec 08 2025
Super helpful guide. Saved for later!
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  Chloe Anderson·Fri Nov 07 2025
  Totally agree — this helped me plan!
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Chloe Anderson·Fri Nov 07 2025
Super helpful guide. Saved for later!