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Southeast Asia & Australia Travel Blog

Travel tips for while you’re backpacking Southeast Asia and Australia, or some travel inspiration if you’re sat at a desk wishing you were here. Written by backpackers living or traveling around this side of the world. We’ve got travel advice for Australia, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam.

January 22, 2025

Tips and Tricks for Backpacking Through Australia on a Budget

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January 10, 2025

Solo Female Travel in Australia: A Backpacker’s Guide

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October 8, 2024

A Backpacker’s Guide to Coogee Beach, Sydney

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August 26, 2024

The Ultimate Southeast Asia Check List: 15 Unforgettable Summer Experiences

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Mad Monkey Hostels Sydneys Best Beaches

November 20, 2020

Sydney’s Best Beaches

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Mad Monkey Hostels Aussie Lingo

October 17, 2020

Aussie Lingo

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Mad Monkey Hostels Spring in Sydney

September 6, 2020

Spring in Sydney

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Mad Monkey Hostels Kates Coogee Adventure

July 29, 2020

Kate’s Coogee Adventure

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Mad Monkey Hostels Whale Watching in Sydney

July 27, 2020

Whale Watching in Sydney

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Mad Monkey Hostels Offbeat Sydney

June 21, 2020

Offbeat Sydney

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Mad Monkey Hostels Sydney Backpackers Blog – Your Own Coogee Family

May 28, 2020

Sydney Backpackers Blog – Your Own Coogee Family

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Mad Monkey Hostels Sydney's Best Running Routes to Keep on Movin

May 28, 2020

Sydney’s Best Running Routes to Keep on Movin…

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Mad Monkey Hostels Explore Coogee Beach

May 28, 2020

Explore Coogee Beach

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Mad Monkey Hostels Best Free Things to Do In Sydney

May 28, 2020

Best Free Things to Do In Sydney!

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Mad Monkey Hostels Plastic-Free July How to be a Responsible Traveler

July 1, 2019

Plastic-Free July: How to be a Responsible Traveler

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