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Great Romantic Getaways in Southeast Asia

My wife and I had an incredible honeymoon throughout southeast Asia. Here are some great romantic honeymoon getaways- as well as several to avoid- that you and your loved one can enjoy for fifty dollars a day.

Siem Reap, Cambodia. Home to Angkor Wat, the legendary lost cities of the ancient Khmer civilization, this is truly a world class destination that rivals Machu Pichu. The ruins are amazing, and require two to three days to fully explore. In order to save some money, pay for the three day pass ($40) and hire a tuk tuk driver to give you a day tour of the smaller sites on the first day. The going rate for a driver is about $15 per day, but you may be able to haggle them down.

On the second day, rent bicycles and ride to the major attractions of Angkor Wat and Angkor Thom. They are only about 7km away from the city center of Siem Reap, and it's a beautiful ride among shaded groves and along the river.

Siem Reap is a a town with a distinctly European flavor. Make sure to visit the aptly named Bar St (or Pub St. depending on who you ask) between four and six in the afternoon for fifty cents draft beers. You can find great dinners around this area for around five dollars a person, or hit up the street vendors and eat like a champ for $1.50.

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. OK, it's a big city, but this wonderful town has a lot to offer and explore. At nighttime, head down towards the Saigon River, where the streets are lit up with an amazing of array of colours, sights and smells. I recommend starting your day with the national dish, pho. This is a steaming bowl of noodles, herbs and beef (vegetarian is also possible) that the two of you can enjoy for less than a dollar. Ho Chi Minh is a great place to live it up, so treat yourselves to a gourmet Vietnamese dinner in District 1 for less than ten dollars.

Ko Phi Phi, Thailand. Unfortunately, this naturally gorgeous island in Southern Thailand is yet another victim of Thailand's over development. However, if you can handle the crowds, the beaches here will surpass any that even Hawaii has to offer. The name of budget accommodation is a beach bungalow. The amenities are sparse- a bathroom is considered "upscale"- and the price in proportion to how close you are to the water. In my opinion, the extra five dollars a night is well worth it.

Ko Chang, Thailand. An alternative to Ko Phi Phi, and a good choice if you're headed towards Cambodia. Ko Chang didn't have roads ten years ago, and has undergone an amazing amount of development since then. You can actually watch small shanty bars constructed overnight. If you sit tight here and enjoy the small but gorgeous beach, you can live very comfortably for $30 per day for the two of you. I highly recommend staying at the Paradise Cottages, as their lounge area overlooks the water, and provides great views of the local fisherman at sunset. Sit in a hammock, sip a pineapple shake for a dollar, and watch your problems melt away...

I hope these suggestions will help you on your next trip. Remember to travel slowly, as this will provide you a lot more value on your honeymoon. Happy travels!

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