Naver Travel Power Blogger Dorandoran tells us
A to Z of Living in Southeast Asia for a Month
Enjoy a month of living in Southeast Asia from the comfort of your own home!
Top 10 popular travel destinations in Southeast Asia, all in one book!

"The place where we can most leisurely enjoy a month of living is Southeast Asia!" We want to embark on this "trip" without further delay.
This book brings together popular travel destinations in Southeast Asia so you can experience the thrill of traveling without even getting on a plane.
A break for me, the freedom to do nothing! The 10 most searched cities in Southeast Asia! Southeast Asia's low cost of living truly shines when you spend a month there.
Kota Kinabalu, Danang, Bali, Bangkok, Nha Trang, Cebu, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Kuala Lumpur, and Pattaya.
You can experience the 'real' Southeast Asia in just one book, as told by Dorandoran, who personally 'lived for a month' in 10 popular Southeast Asian travel destinations.
Why not embark on a month-long stay in Southeast Asia, a place brimming with healing, activities, and culinary delights? After thoroughly absorbing everything "A Month in Southeast Asia" has to offer, you'll be ready to pack your suitcase and head out! From what you need to prepare for a month-long stay in each country's most popular travel destinations to the differences between traveling and living for a month, to the author's recommended monthly itineraries for each country, you'll be inspired to embark on a "Month in Southeast Asia" journey at least once.

Where should I travel next? When should I use my annual leave and go somewhere to find a refreshing respite from this dry, demanding daily life? My travels have become more frequent, and at one point, I've even reached a monthly rate, but strangely, my thirst for travel hasn't waned.
--- p.4, "Prologue: From a multi-million dollar salary earner to a long-term traveler"

After staying in the same hotel for a month, I naturally became acquainted with and friendly with four friends of the same age who were traveling from the Netherlands.
We toured Bali together and talked about various things, and it was a huge culture shock for me.
I was able to take a really big decision and come here on vacation, but for them, going on a trip for a month or so was just normal and normal.
--- p.6, "Prologue: From a multi-million dollar salary earner to a long-term traveler"

Fortunately, the world is gradually recovering from COVID-19.
With fewer tourists and lower hotel prices, now might actually be the best time to live abroad for a month.
Spending each day gazing at the blue sky and sea with no immediate tasks to do during a leisurely period is an experience worth experiencing at least once in your life.

p.9, "Prologue: From a multi-million dollar salary earner to a long-term traveler"

If you pay attention to various information and book tickets at the right time, you have a chance to make reservations at a cheaper price than you thought.
Especially if you're planning a long-term trip of a month or more, your biggest expense will likely be accommodations rather than airfare, as you'll want to avoid peak travel season dates when people are more likely to book flights.
--- p.22, from “Booking a Flight Ticket”

I mainly use Grab taxis when I travel locally, but I reserve a taxi pickup service in advance in Korea to go from the airport to my first hotel.
Grab taxis usually don't come to the airport, so it's very difficult to find a driver who parks outside.
So, if you request a pick-up through a Korean travel agency and move, you can arrive at the hotel right away without stress.
--- p.25, from “The first day of the trip, from the airport to the hotel”

If you live for a month, you don't have to decide today what to do tomorrow.
Especially when traveling to Southeast Asia, the weather is important because you often have to watch the sunset or go into the ocean for activities. The best thing about it is that you can check the weather for the day and choose what to do that day.
As long as you prepare your flight and hotel in advance, you can choose the rest on the spot, making unplanned travel possible.
--- p.33, from “Tips for enjoying a month of meaningful living”

Originally, it was not a floating cafe, but a place for marine sports. However, due to the decrease in tourists following COVID-19, it was converted into a cafe.
You can enter the floating cafe by purchasing a ticket at Pier 1 of Bali Hai Pier and boarding a boat. The ticket includes the price of one cocktail.

--- p.73, from “Pattaya│To enjoy Pattaya now, here”

Bangkok hotels have become more affordable recently.
Even at the Conrad Bangkok, where I recently stayed, I was able to enjoy a staycation for less than a third of the price of Seoul.
Although the hardware here is old, the Conrad is in great condition now as the older resorts have been remodeled across the board during the pandemic.
--- p.76, from “Bangkok│Enjoying a staycation in the city center”

Ha Long Bay is famous for its beautiful natural scenery and has been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
It looks great in the commercials, but when you actually go there, the 360-degree view is incomparable to what you get on the screen.
Just a few years ago, it would have taken eight hours round trip, but now that the highway has been built, it only takes two hours, allowing you to enjoy it for that much longer.
--- p.114, from “Hanoi│Must-See Courses in Hanoi”

While it's great to try local Vietnamese food at a restaurant, choosing your own ingredients and cooking while living there for a month is also a part of the "living travel" experience.
Jack's Kitchen is a newly opened cooking class in Da Nang where you can learn how to make authentic Vietnamese food.
It takes about two hours to make a variety of local dishes, including bun cha, banh xeo, and grapefruit salad, from going to the market to selecting ingredients, to cooking and tasting the food you made.
--- p.147, from “Da Nang│How to Enjoy Da Nang More Deeply”

Kota Kinabalu itself is a very small area.
Because it is an island located slightly away from the mainland, it is considered a clean area and has the advantage of being very clean compared to other Southeast Asian countries.
It takes about 5 hours by plane from our country, and although it is a bit further than the Philippines, it is a clean and safe place, so it is also good for independent travel.
Bali and Kota Kinabalu are recommended travel destinations in Southeast Asia during the summer vacation season, as they are the best places to travel during the dry season in July and August, which is our country's summer.
--- p.244, from “Kota Kinabalu”

When it comes to activities in Southeast Asia, you usually start with light snorkeling. While snorkeling, you may have felt envious of people who can freely enter the ocean carrying large air tanks.
Cebu is famous for island hopping tours, but it is also a mecca for scuba diving, and is known as a place where you can go emperor diving.

--- p.294, from “Details│To enjoy details, go into the sea”