What is the friendliest country in Southeast Asia?
Cambodia was by far the top answer in our poll and a popular choice among staff members and Rough Guides Twitter followers alike. The poll was dominated by Southeast Asian countries proving that friendly people reside in this part of the world.
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Tourist arrivals SEA 2021, by countryIn 2021, Indonesia had the highest number of tourist among Southeast Asian countries, with approximately one million tourist arrivals.
Myanmar. Located in Southeast Asia, Myanmar is one of the most underrated countries in the region. Myanmar is a vast country with fascinating history, welcoming people, and diverse landscapes ranging from mountains in the north to beautiful beaches in the south.
Chiang Mai has been consistently named the safest city in Southeast Asia according to Numbeo's Safety Index between 2020 and 2023. Chiang Mai scored 75.5 points in the 2023 report, putting it three points ahead of its nearest rival.
The Most Welcoming Countries For AmericansSouth Korea follows Poland and Israel in Pew's survey, with a 79% favorable view of the U.S., followed by Japan (73%), Nigeria (74%), Kenya (71%), India (65%), Brazil (63%), and Mexico (63%). Any of these places would be fantastic travel choices.