Monkey Abroad

Showing YOU what it's like to travel all over Asia with 20 dollars a day

October 17, 2016
by Kevin Cook
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Cebu, Philippines: Traveling for 20 Dollars a Day – Ep 15

We visit Cebu City, Philippines and have a full day of adventure riding jeepneys, exploring the Basilica Complex of Santo Nino, and visiting Magellan’s Cross, Fort San Pedro, Mango Square, Mactan, and many other spots. We also ate a ton of delicious Filipino food, including “pungko pungko,” and I got to experience the famous Larsian BBQ near Mango Square. With the help of my friend and guide, Paul, I saw so much of Cebu City in one day with only 20 bucks! Continue Reading →

October 10, 2016
by Kevin Cook
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Boracay, Philippines: Traveling for 20 Dollars a Day – Ep 14

Boracay is a small island in the Philippines known for its gorgeous beaches and fancy resorts. In this video, I show you how you can eat a day’s worth of delicious Filipino food, soak up the sun on the beach, hang out with Filipino locals, and enjoy a wild nightlife in Boracay – all for 20 bucks! Continue Reading →

October 5, 2016
by Kevin Cook
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Sapa Hill Tribe Homestay (Promo Video)

With its rolling hills of rice terraces, Sapa looks like something out of a painting. Thanks to Ocean Tours, I recently got to visit this insanely beautiful region of northwestern Vietnam. On my trip, I learned about the Hmong hill tribe, trekked through mountains and waterfalls, and enjoyed a secluded home stay. Watch my video to join me on this adventure! Continue Reading →

September 26, 2016
by Kevin Cook
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Hanoi, Vietnam: Traveling for 20 Dollars a Day – Ep 13

In Hanoi, Vietnam, I got a buffet breakfast, beef pho, bun cha, ice cream, Vietnemese egg coffee, sugarcane juice, four Hanoi beers, a room in a hostel, and explored the entire Old Quarter and western side of the city, all in one day -and all for LESS THAN 15 DOLLARS. That makes Hanoi OFFICIALLY the cheapest city I’ve ever visited. Continue Reading →

September 18, 2016
by Kevin Cook
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Saigon, Vietnam: Traveling for 20 Dollars a Day – Ep 12

In Saigon (Ho Chi Min City), Vietnam, I visit the Saigon Independence Palace, War Remnants Museum, Ben Thanh Market, Tao Dan Park, and a ton of other places. I eat a whole lot of Vietnamese food and street food, including the famous Bánh Mì Huỳnh Hoa, hang out with a bunch of locals, get a bed in a hostel dorm, and of course, drink dark & rich Vietnamese coffee and a couple Saigon beers – all for less than 20 bucks (445,000 VND). I tried, but couldn’t spend 20 dollars in a single day in Saigon! Continue Reading →

September 11, 2016
by Kevin Cook
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Sihanoukville, Cambodia: Traveling for 20 Dollars a Day – Ep 11

I visit Sihanoukville, Cambodia – including my own PRIVATE ensuite in a guesthouse, loads of cool Cambodian food and street food, a gym workout, and a lot of water, beer and whiskey – all for 20 bucks! Even though it rained off and on throughout the day (it’s the rainy season), it was still an amazing day of exploring Sihanoukville and chilling with Cambodian locals. Continue Reading →

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