My GF an I are currently in SE Asia. We’ve enjoyed a few cities like Chiang Mai, KL, Da Nang etc but definitely prefer the towns/countryside. Although cliche, Ubud was enjoyable and I found Rawai in Phuket was a nice mix of countryside and town.
Where else would you recommend in SE Asia that has that small town countryside feel?
Cameron Highlands, Malaysia if you like to hike! Absolutely beautiful tea plantations and amazing hikes in that region.
God I fucking love tea. This sounds like a plan.