I live in Japan now and go to SE Asia often. I wouldn't not recommend it, but it would be really intense for first time alone travel.
On the contrary, there's something to be said for indulging in something that's vastly different.
For what it's worth, the first time I travelled alone overseas was to SEA. I booked a flight to Kuala Lumpur for $100 leaving the next day without having any plans, or even any accommodation booked for when I arrived. I would recommend people to at least have their first night booked for their arrival, but with the internet these days, travelling overseas with a different culture/language really isn't that difficult.
I do not disagree with the point that getting out of your comfort zone is well worth every bit of trouble you experience doing it. Like I said, it would just be really intense for a first experience.
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On the contrary, there's something to be said for indulging in something that's vastly different.
For what it's worth, the first time I travelled alone overseas was to SEA. I booked a flight to Kuala Lumpur for $100 leaving the next day without having any plans, or even any accommodation booked for when I arrived. I would recommend people to at least have their first night booked for their arrival, but with the internet these days, travelling overseas with a different culture/language really isn't that difficult.
I do not disagree with the point that getting out of your comfort zone is well worth every bit of trouble you experience doing it. Like I said, it would just be really intense for a first experience.