TOP PLACES TO PARTY IN SOUTHEAST ASIA

Idyllic surrounding, cheap alcohol, abundance of budget travelling places.... you name it. South-east Asia is never lacking of spots to party! Sweating the night away dancing with strangers in the sand is nightly occurence, and it's never easier to immerse yourself in carefree hedonism. Here are top seven wild spots in South-east Asia : 

1. Gili Trawangan, Indonesia

Largest and rowdiest of the Gili Isla off the coast of Lombok, Gili Trawangan is a hedonistic, island paradise. A lack of police presence on the island fuels the mayhem; drugs are readily available on bar and restaurant menus.

Three massive parties weekly keep "Gili T" thumping until sunrise. Unlike the Full Moon Party, the dancing takes place opposite of the beach at one of the sprawling bar venues. Between parties, the island is relatively quiet as people recover in the sand on the island's spectacular beach.

2. Ko Pha Ngan, Thailand

Perhaps the most infamous of all parties in Southeast Asia, the Full Moon Party attracts over ten thousand travelers each month to dance and sweat in the sand. The anything-goes atmosphere of the party is other-worldly. Fire torches twirl, people paint their bodies, and some of the best Djs in the world spin electronica until people are passed out in the sand. The beach party peaks at sunrise!

Ko Pha Ngan is a top island destination in the Gulf of Thailand. The fame of the Full Moon Party has transformed the tiny peninsula of Haad Rin into one perpetual party, regardless of the moon phase!

3. Perhentian Kecil, Malaysia

With dreamy blue water and fine, white sand, Perhentian Kecil seems more a honeymoon retreat than party hotspot. Once the sun sets, however, bars set along the wide beach crank up the music; travelers alternate between fierce dancing and catching their breaths on the beach until sunrise.

Islamic law actually forbids alcohol on the island; prices are outrageously high so many travelers opt to bring their own supply from the mainland. Periodic raids by the police actually shut the party down for a week or so before things heat up again.

Visit during the peak Spring and Summer months to find the party; Perhentian Kecil is completely quiet the rest of the year.

4. Kuta, Bali

Kuta Beach in South Bali, Indonesia is a perpetual party as world travelers arrive in Denpasar. People trickle off the beach after watching a spectacular sunset to the many open-air pubs and restaurants. The party typically starts late as travelers swarm the sprawling discos and Western-style bars off the beach around midnight.

A raucous, gap-year crowd fills the dance clubs while an older crowd indulges in sophisticated jazz clubs and European-style lounges. When the party has become too much to appreciate, escape to nearby Ubud for some peace and quiet.

5. Khao San Road, Bangkok

The neon and cliché-ridden party scene of Khao San Road in Bangkok is hardly the "real" Thailand, but many backpackers burn their entire Thai visa without leaving the Banglumpoo district. Travelers line the outside tables by day, sharing beer and discussing where to go in Southeast Asia. At night, the street transforms into a circus of drinks, music and socializing.

Khao San's party has outgrown the legendary street and spilled onto neighboring Soi Rambuttri. Although once-quiet Rambuttri is situated in the shadow of a temple, hookah bars and street carts serve Thai bucket drinks until sunrise.

6. Vang Vieng, Laos

Vang Vieng, hidden deep in the mountains of Central Laos, was once an airstrip used by the CIA for covert missions during the Vietnam War. Today, the river town is a haven for backpackers and budget travelers who come to party and play in the Nam Song River.

The tubing in Vang Vieng is really just an excuse to float lazily with a cheap Beer Laos in hand and to socialize with other budget travelers. Bars with wooden platforms and zip lines lure dripping people off the river to party and dance before floating onward to the next stop.

7. Pham Ngu Lao, Saigon

While Vietnam is not really known for its raging party, Pham Ngu Lao -- the backpacker district -- in Saigon comes alive at night, overcoming an otherwise-oppressive daytime atmosphere. Expats, locals and budget travelers mingle in open-air bars that line the streets of Bui Vien and Pham Ngu Lao.

Western-themed discos with overpriced drinks abound in Pham Ngu Lao, however, many travelers opt to relax in the chilled vibe on the street. A steaming bowl of pho noodles is always available as the perfect end to a night out.

But the bottom line is : Don't be stupid! Please be aware of harsh drug laws in South-east Asia.

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