Cambodia

With ancient temples, wild party beaches and delicious seafood, Cambodia has everything. If you’re planning a visit to this Southeast Asian country, we've got a perfect 2-week Cambodia itinerary to get you planning your backpacking vacation.  

We always try to travel responsibly and leaves the smallest footprint, but we decided that while traveling in Cambodia we would do even more to be sure our money was being spent in the right places. We found some pretty incredible responsible companies to support, and want to share ways that you can give back while exploring this beautiful nation.

There’s more to Siem Reap than Angkor Wat. If you’re in this buzzing city and are looking for a unique adventure to break up your time spent temple-hopping, look no further!

With 4 properties in the country, Mad Monkey is a socially responsible company that prides itself on fair employment policies and supporting local projects that are bettering Cambodia. Find out how they are setting the standard for hostels in this beautiful country. 

With white sand beaches, warm turquoise waters, reasonable prices, and far fewer tourists than nearby beach destinations like Thailand and Bali, Koh Rong Samloem island may just be the piece of paradise you’re looking for! Oh, yeah, did I mention it's on a private beach! Mad Monkey Koh Rong Samloem is the place to stay, you won't regret it. 

One of the primary reasons we chose to stay at the Mad Monkey Hostels throughout our 3 weeks in Cambodia is their dedication to bettering the local communities. The location in Kampot supports an education project that will change the lives of countless youth in an area of need.

For many of us in the Western world, having access to clean water is a privilege we take for granted. But for some families living in Cambodia, it's just not the same. Find out how Mad Monkey's sister hotel, Naga Angkor Guesthouse, in Siem Reap is helping families get access to clean drinking water.