Even though one bucket list is completely unique from the next, there is a common trend that seems to take over: travel,. Whether you actually take measures to book flights around the world or remain in your in your hometown until the day you die, travel is a top bucket list trend.

When you travel to different parts of the world – or even different parts of your home country – you experience new and exciting things, unique cultures, and scenery that takes your break away. Getting a taste of these things and more is more true than ever when you cross off items from your Southeast Asia bucket list.

Southeast Asia is home to the most delectable food, stunning natural wonders, and friendly faces. The first bucket list item to cross off the list is to actually get there. But you’ll quickly see that this part of the world is like one big bucket list itself with enough adventures to keep you busy for years. These are just a few of the best (and most common) bucket list items to check off in Southeast Asia.

Southeast Asia Bucket List Item #1: Dive with Whale Sharks in Koh Tao

Koh Tao, Thailand is often considered the SCUBA diving capital of the world. Part of the reason for this is that diving is dirt cheap – you can get certified for next to nothing. Another reason is the quality of the diving. The streets of this Thai island are lined with dive shops, all ready to take you on an underwater adventure.

You’ll see everything from tiny fish to massive turtles, and you might even get a glimpse of a majestic whale shark if you visit at the right time of year. To get there, you can easily book your ticket from Bangkok to Koh Tao. Before you know it you’ll be laying on the beach – or exploring the underwater world beneath the surface.

Southeast Asia Bucket List Item #2: Ride a Motorcycle through Vietnam

Maybe you read that bucket list item and immediately thought to yourself, “There’s absolutely no way I’m doing that.” That’s completely fair, but you’d be surprised by how many people actually do it and describe it as the most memorable activity of their lives. Motorcycling through Vietnam is not for the faint of heart, but it’s certainly doable if you put your mind to it.

Southeast Asia Bucket List Item #3: Explore the Small Village of Port Barton

Similar to Thailand’s Koh Tao, the entirety of the Philippines is known for SCUBA diving, all 7,000+ islands of the area. But let’s face it, some people just aren’t huge fans of the ocean. Sure, it’s nice to look at, but when it comes to actually getting in the water, nope. Not happening.

If this sounds like you, you’ll be pleased to hear you can still enjoy Filipino culture without spending every moment in, on, or under the salty water. The best place to learn about true, authentic Filipino culture is in Port Barton, Palawan. This small coastal village still remains fairly undeveloped, so you can get a taste of the Philippines without tourist influence getting in the way.

Southeast Asia Bucket List Item #4: Get in Touch with Your Inner Yogi in Ubud

If you love yogi culture or just want to learn more about it, there’s no place quite like Ubud. Ubud is located in the heart of the Indonesian island of Bali. When travelling to Bali, many tourists make their way to the coastal town of Canggu or Kuta, especially those who want to catch a few waves.

The biggest mistake for these surf-loving travelers is missing out on Ubud, merely because there is a lack of surf. Ubud’s got everything from good food, amazing culture, stunning Balinese-made souvenirs to take back home, colorful temples, and of course, yoga out the wazoo. There are even hostels here labeled as “yogi” hostels, like the famous Yoga Barn. Oh, and don’t forget about the Monkey Forest in the center of Ubud where monkeys roam free.

Southeast Asia Bucket List Item #5: Visit a Rooftop Bar in Singapore

All of the Southeast Asia bucket list items mentioned thus far have been geared towards adventure. But every once in a while, you just need a bit of luxury in your life, and Singapore is the place to satisfy that craving. Singapore is known for its glitz and glam, and you can be a part of all that glitz and glam by getting all dolled up and visiting one of the many rooftop bars throughout the city.

What Southeast Asia Bucket List Items Asia Are Missing?

So with our favorite 5 bucket list items, it is easy to see why visiting Southeast Asia has enough adventures to keep you busy for years. But is there a bucket list item in Southeast Asia that we are missing that you recommend? Is there a certain food that needs to be on our Southeast Asia bucket list? Or is there something or someplace that we have listed that you think needs to not be a part of the Bucket List Project? Either way, let us know in the comments below!

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