I've been traveling across Southeast Asia for 30 years. 3 cities have changed for the better.

• Lester V. Ledesma is a photographer and has been traveling across Southeast Asia for almost 30 years. • He says places like Bali have struggled with overtourism, while Myanmar has faced political turmoil. • But there are three cities — Siem Reap, Ipoh, and Hanoi — that he feels have improved over the years.

I've spent nearly 30 years traveling around Southeast Asia, long enough to witness just how much the region has transformed.

Over the years, I've watched destinations rise and fall. Some began as exotic tourism gems, but now struggle with overtourism — Bali is a good example of this.

Other cities, like Bangkok, remain perennial tourist magnets, managing to thrive thanks to careful resource management. Then there are the places that showed great promise when they opened to the w