There’s a hell of a lot to see in South East Asia, and in my six weeks I certainly didn’t see all of it. But what I did see was mesmerising, memorable and often majestic beyond belief. Here are my awards for the moments and memories that made South East Asia such an interesting and unforgettable experience for me…

N.B. This was pre-Singapore, which was mind-blowing in its own, very different way.

Best Bay – Maya Bay, Ko Phi Phi Le, Thailand

Best Sunset – Koh Kong, Cambodia

Best Sunrise – Angkor Wat, Cambodia

Best Skyscraper – Bangkok Sky Tower, Thailand

Best Beach – Pranang Beach, Krabi, Thailand

Best Meal – Vietnam: Fried Rice served in a Pineapple; Cambodia: Red Curry with Coconut Rice; Thailand – Seafood Noodles with Sweet and Sour Sauce

Best Day Trip – Nha Trang Snorkelling, Vietnam; Hoi An Photo Tour, Vietnam

Best Overnight Trip – Halong Bay, Vietnam

Best Drive – to Nha Trang from Saigon, Vietnam

Best Town – Hoi An, Vietnam

Best Day Out – Angkor Temples, Cambodia

Best Activity – Snorkelling in Nha Trang, Vietnam; Cycling on Cat Ba Island, Vietnam; Kayaking in Halong Bay, Vietnam

Most Beautiful Place – Andaman Coast, Thailand

Best History Lesson – S21 Prison and The Killing Fields, Siem Reap, Cambodia

Biggest Letdown – Hanoi, Vietnam

Best View – Ko Phi Phi viewpoint, Thailand