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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.
July 12, 2026
Mad Monkey’s Guide: Half-Day Layover in Manila
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July 12, 2026
Mad Monkey Koh Sdach 2026: Island Hopping Around Koh Sdach, Cambodia
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July 11, 2026
Mad Monkey Bangkok to Phuket: Flight, Bus, or Train Guide (2026)
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July 8, 2026
A Week at Mad Monkey Kuta Lombok Surf Camp 2026
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July 6, 2026
Inside Mad Monkey’s Laos Itinerary 2026: Temples to River Days
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July 3, 2026
How to Get from Phnom Penh to Koh Rong (And What to Do When You Land)
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July 2, 2026
How to Get from Hanoi to Hoi An (2026): The Mad Monkey Way to Travel Vietnam
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June 30, 2026
Ride the Pai Scooter Loop (2026): A Mad Monkey Guide to Pai’s Best Stops
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June 29, 2026
Mad Monkey Thailand TDAC Checklist: Navigate Entry with Confidence
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June 26, 2026
Mad Monkey Thailand Visa Guide 2026: Your Intentional Entry to Authentic Experience
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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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