Welcome back to the Realistic Backpackers Podcast, where Shireen is having a crisis about turning 31, and the girls are slowly settling back into home life after their last backpacking trip.  This week's topic is one of the girls’ favourites, South East Asia. A region that holds a special place in both girls’ hearts. It’s where they both went on their first backpacking trip, and where they met!  Discussing the region, and the route they did, and any hints and tips for how they would plan it differently in the future. Both girls discuss their favourite countries in the region.  There are so many amazing activities to discuss in South East Asia, but the girls whittle it down to their top favourites, and Shireen, very excitedly, gets to talk about Scuba Diving (her entire personality when travelling).  Wrapping up with some hints and tips, as well as not being put off the region because you’re a bit ‘older’ than the normal age of backpackers.  This weeks’ chaotic story involves 3 dogs in Guatemala and appendicitis.  Helpful Links: Connect on Instagram:  Shireen: ⁠@shireenaroundtheworld_⁠ ;  Abi: ⁠@abi_chapman⁠  Connect on TikTok: ⁠@therealisticbackpackers