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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.
June 25, 2026
Mad Monkey Boat Party Koh Rong: A New Social Experience Is Setting Sail
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June 3, 2026
Mad Monkey Gives Back: Over $11,000 Invested in Local Communities for Q1 2026
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June 1, 2026
Backpacking Koh Rong: The Ultimate Backpacker Guide for Cambodia’s Party Island (2026)
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May 28, 2026
Should You Skip Phnom Penh for Kampot? (An Honest Backpacker Breakdown)
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May 24, 2026
Ditch the Rubbish, Find the Party: How KrapMaps Saves Your Backpacking Trip (and the Planet)
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May 20, 2026
The Perfect 3-Day Kampot Itinerary: Pepper Farms, River Lounging, and Mountain Views
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May 20, 2026
Where to Get Coffee and Dessert in Kampot: 7 Cafés, Bakeries, and Sweet Little Lifesavers
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May 19, 2026
Where to Celebrate Pride While Backpacking Southeast Asia
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May 12, 2026
Cinco de Mayo at Mad Monkey: Southeast Asia’s Best Backpacker Fiesta
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May 10, 2026
Best Second-Hand Shops Near Mad Monkey Hostels: Thrift, Vintage & Backpacker Garms
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May 3, 2026
What to Know Before You Go to Kampot: The 2026 Survival Guide
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April 26, 2026
Kampot Digital Nomad Guide 2026: Costs, WiFi & Remote Work Tips
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April 25, 2026
The Best Weekend Trips from Kampot: Kep, Bokor, and Beyond (2026)
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April 23, 2026
Kampot Nightlife Guide 2026: Best Bars, Live Music & Sunset Drinks in Kampot, Cambodia
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April 19, 2026
How to Travel Southeast Asia on $30 a Day (And Where It’s Actually Possible)
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April 17, 2026
The Ultimate 2026 Guide to Backpacking Thailand on a Budget
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April 15, 2026
Why Gen Z is Choosing to Travel Socially in 2026
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April 9, 2026
The First-Timer’s Guide to Backpacking Southeast Asia in 2026
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April 1, 2026
Mad Monkey Hostels Disrupts the Travel Landscape with the Launch of its ‘Creator Hub’
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April 1, 2026
How to Survive Vivid Sydney 2026: A Local’s Guide
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