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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.
February 22, 2023
Chiang Mai to Luang Prabang Transportation Guide
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February 21, 2023
Pai, Thailand: a Complete Backpacker’s Guide to this Northern Thai City
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January 12, 2023
Is Cambodia safe to travel? The best tips and recommendations
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January 12, 2023
Mad Monkey is returning to Laos, reopening its hostel in the incredible UNESCO World Heritage Town of Luang Prabang
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December 9, 2022
Mad Monkey Expands Further Into Vietnam, Launching its Second Location in the Ancient City of Hanoi
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December 7, 2022
Mad Monkey Hostels Adds New Property to their Philippines Portfolio
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October 28, 2022
Mad Monkey Expands Operations Into Vietnam, Launching its First Location in the Iconic Historical City of Hoi An
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October 7, 2022
Mad Monkey Hostels Launch the Mad Monkey Experience App & Loyalty Program
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September 12, 2022
Mad Monkey Hostel Set to Reopen in One of the Philippines’ Top-rated Beaches
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August 25, 2022
The 9 best ethical shopping spots in Phnom Penh on a budget
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August 12, 2022
15 things to do in Cambodia in 2022
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August 11, 2022
Mad Monkey Hostels launch Cambodia Mad Pass – Flexible Access Pass to All Mad Monkey Hostels in Cambodia
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May 17, 2022
Top Things to do in Lombok on a Budget
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April 6, 2022
Now Recruiting: Customer Experience Managers
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April 4, 2022
Iconic Mad Monkey Phnom Penh is Moving to a Lofty New Location
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March 25, 2022
Now Recruiting: Dream Marketing Team
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March 22, 2022
Mad Monkey Secures US$4.6M Investment from EXS to Accelerate their Expansion Across Southeast Asia
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March 17, 2022
Cambodia is Now Fully Open for Vaccinated Travelers
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March 1, 2022
How to Spend 48 Hours in Siem Reap, Cambodia
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February 24, 2022
Mad Monkey & TruTravels Raise Nearly $9000 USD for Typhoon Odette Disaster Relief
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February 24, 2022
The Best Cafes in Siem Reap to get Coffee in 2022
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