SE Asia's Top 10 Under $10

I haven't been able to visit everywhere in Southeast Asia over the past 6 months. But for the places I've been lucky enough to experience, here are some highlights for the budget-minded traveler:

10. Beach-Side Massage (Boracay, Philippines): 1 hour of pure relaxation is what this entails. Waves crash a mere 10 feet from your massage bench, and the smell of coconut oil fills the air as the ladies work their magic over your entire body.

9. Beach Chair and Beer at Patong Beach (Phuket, Thailand): Day-rental beach chairs with umbrellas and cheap beer from the drug store make a day on Patong Beach both fun and affordable!

8. Dinner at Lau Pa Sat (Singapore): We all know Singaporeans love to eat. And the most popular place for good, cheap food is the local hawker centre. Chicken rice, dumplings, popiah, chicken satay, or curry fish head for the more adventurous; and if you're lucky, you may catch some live country music on the centre's stage.

7. Riding the River Ferry (Bangkok, Thailand): Don't buy the tourist day pass; for 27 Baht (about 80 cents) you can view Thai architecture, be part of the daily commuting bustle, and take in some breeze and shade while riding the length of the Chao Phraya River.

6. Posing with Parrots at the Bird Park (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia): Just a couple of dollars will get you some portraits to remember! Simply pick a couple parrots and perch them on the appendage of your choice.

5. Cambodian Kickboxing (Phnom Penh, Cambodia): If you don't mind a bit of bashing and blood, kickboxing is a no-miss in Cambodia's capitol city. Full body use to combat the opponent makes for an intense, attention grabbing sports outing.

4. Rhythm in Bronze (Singapore/Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia): This KL-based and internationally renowned musical group takes traditional Malay music to a new level. Using bronze percussion instruments of ole, it is a show not to be missed! See video

3. Feeding the Giraffes (Singapore): Don't miss feeding time at the Singapore Zoo! For about $2, you can get up close and personal with our tallest animal friends.

2. Water Puppet Show (Ha Noi, Vietnam): For less than $5, you can experience this uniquely Vietnamese folkart first-hand. A beautiful fusion of traditional music, story telling, and puppetry, the Water Puppet Show highlights Vietnamese life and legends in a way that's both intricate and entertaining.

1. Petronas Towers (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia): These picturesque towers put KL on the map, and for good reason. Towering high above the city, the white and silver-clad twins with curves to kill cause onlookers to stop and stare. It's free to enter the skybridge for a view, but only available for the early birds willing to wait in line and battle crowds for tickets.