DESERTED BEACHS, CLEAR WATER & ISLAND VIBES ⇷☓⇸ Mad Monkey hostels are slowly taking over South East Asia and for a good reason! They are already well established in Thailand, the Philippines, Australia and dominating Cambodia with hostels in Siem Reap, Kampot, Phnom Penh and Koh Rong Samloem. For those who don’t know much about these Monkey’s, they are a chain of hostels which offer a unique stay to their guests. I have stayed at the Siem Reap Hostel in Cambodia before and I loved every minute of it. Primarily known for being quite lively and having a fun, young, party vibe, its a great place to get stuck in and make…
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Mad Monkey Kampot
LAZY RIVERS, CHILLED DAYS & PARTY NIGHTS ⇷☓⇸ Mad Monkey hostels are slowly taking over South East Asia and for a good reason! They are already well established in Thailand, the Philippines, Australia and dominating Cambodia with hostels in Siem Reap, Kampot, Phnom Penh and Koh Rong Samloem. For those who don’t know much about these Monkey’s, they are a chain of hostels which offer a unique stay to their guests. I have stayed at the Siem Reap Hostel in Cambodia before and I loved every minute of it. Primarily known for being quite lively and having a fun, young, party vibe, its a great place to get stuck in and make…
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The Aviary Hotel
SIEM REAP’S SECRET ⇷☓⇸ The Aviary is one of those unique boutique hotels that can be found hidden away from the bustling busy streets of Siem Reap which is a sophisticated urban oasis that has been inspired by nature and Cambodia’s rich heritage of traditional crafts. Its the little things that add up and makes your stay here truely fantastic. upon arrival you are greeted with a cold lemongrass scented towel as well as an icy glass of tamarind juice to quench your thirst in the humid heat. They offer fantastic tours throughout the city and have a beautiful and enchanting turquoise pool surrounded by vines and flowers making it a…
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Royal Angkor Resort
FEEL LIKE ROYALTY ⇷☓⇸ Royal Angkor Resort is like no other resort in Siem Reap. This beautiful 20th century colonial-style Khmer building boasts complex pillars, tall ceilings, dramatic statues all with the essence of traditional Cambodian history and set within 5 hectares of tropical landscaped gardens. This rich landscape creates a soft, soothing ambiance which is equally matched by its magnificent rooms and staff, creating the ultimate luxurious stay. Its location also boasts a a 5-minute drive from Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport and a 15-minute drive from the famous temples of Angkor which are a ‘must see’ on any travellers bucket list. If you find yourself in the beautiful city of…
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The Best Destinations for a Solo Traveller
EXPLORING MORE ⇷☓⇸ There is a certain freedom to being a solo traveller, and one that I fully encourage. To start with, wanting a travel companion may be holding you back from booking that one-way ticket to Bangkok because ‘it’s not a good time for them’ or you just can’t find anyone with the same dreams as you. That just leaves the possibility of solo travelling – ‘you, yourself and well – I’. But don’t despair! There are thousands of people that travel the world by themselves and its one of the best things you can possibly do. Do it for yourself The benefits being that – you run on your…
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The Top 7 Travel Destinations
FIND YOUR INSPORATION FOR THIS YEAR ⇷☓⇸ It’s that time of year where you’re starting to get itchy feet and realising that you would much rather be on a beach with a cocktail or climbing some snow-capped mountains instead of working. With so many places to pick and only a few weeks of holiday to take where on Earth are you meant to go? For this year I have compiled the top 7 travel destinations which you definitely need to check out! Prepare to update your bucket-list: 1. South Korea While North Korea usually holds much of the press these days, South Korea is a definitely a country you should…
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Mad Monkey Phnom Penh
WHERE MAD MONKEY HOSTELS STARTED ⇷☓⇸ Mad Monkey hostels are slowly taking over South East Asia and for a good reason! They are already well established in Thailand, the Philippines, Australia and dominating Cambodia with hostels in Siem Reap, Kampot, Phnom Penh and Koh Rong Samloem. For those who don’t know much about these Monkey’s, they are a chain of hostels which offer a unique stay to their guests. I have stayed at the Siem Reap Hostel in Cambodia before and I loved every minute of it. Primarily know for being quite lively and having a fun, young, party vibe, its a great place to get stuck in and make friends. However,…
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The Top 9 Places To Visit In Cambodia
CREATE MEMORIES IN CAMBODIA ⇷☓⇸ Cambodia is one of my all-time favorite destinations. Whilst it may be a flawed and corrupt country, it’s filled with some of the friendliest people I’ve ever encountered, rich history, delicious food, beautiful coastlines, and a lively nightlife. Not to mention the main setting for Lara Crofts jungle adventures! It is a country still trying to find its way after the horrifying genocide that was carried out by the Khmer Rouge regime (led by Pol Pot) between 1975 and 1979, when about 1.5-3 million Cambodian people were killed, and this still resonates with the locals to this day. Putting that aside it is one of…
