SIEM REAP | Pub Street: Parties, Bargains, and Cheap Eats
Temple fatigue crept in after spending several hours at the Angkor Archaeological Complex. I explored Mad Monkeys Hostel Siem Reap and stayed on its...
PHNOM PENH | Morning in Cambodia’s Royal Palace
First day in Phnom Penh and all attractions were closed due to the Independence Day celebration. Securing a bus ticket to Siem Reap leaving...
PHNOM PENH | Horrors of Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum
Two of my dormmates at Mad Monkeys Hostel just had a visit to Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (or S21) before my arrival in Phnom...
PHNOM PENH | Below 24 Hours in Cambodia’s Capital
Most travelers believe that Siem Reap is the capital of Cambodia with the prominence of its Angkor Wat. But the truth is, country's capital...
PHNOM PENH | Independence Day Celebration in Cambodia
My friend! Filipino?" I nodded and smiled. A tuk-tuk driver tried to follow and convince me for a tour around the city. I declined...
BORDER CROSSING: Cambodia-Thailand via Poipet-Aranyaprathet Border
Unlike bus lines from Vietnam to Cambodia that allow online booking, Cambodia to Thailand is a different story. Before heading to the Pub Street,...
CAMBODIA | Mad Monkey Hostel: Stay, Party, and Be Socially Responsible
Cambodia is a common stop for travelers visiting South East Asia for its fascinating history and impressive temples. Phnom Penh and Siem Reap are...
BORDER CROSSING: Vietnam-Cambodia via Moc Bai-Bavet Border
Before anything else, if you're planning to cross the border to Cambodia from Vietnam, book your ticket at least a week prior to your...