Monkey Abroad

Author: Kevin Cook

  • Thai Beer-Drinking Guide

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    Beer aficionados won’t be impressed with Thailand’s limited selection of domestic brews, but if you’ve got an open mind, Thailand’s beer can certainly get you tossed as well as any. Chang, Singha and Leo make up the holy trinity of Thai beers. In this brief guide, I analyze this trifecta of bevies and offer my suggestions to tourists seeking suds…

  • TEPOZTLÁN – Traveling for $20 a Day in Mexico

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    Tepoztlán is considered a ‘pueblo magico’ (magical town) in Mexico, and it’s obvious why; this place is MAGICAL. An hour drive south of Mexico City, it’s a gorgeous little town situated in the middle of vast mountains. One of the most distinctive features of Tepoztlán is the pre-hispanic culture that still exists here. Namely, in…

  • CANCÚN – Traveling for $20 a Day in Mexico

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    Welcome to Cancún, Mexico, where the sea water is five shades of turquoise. Here in the Riviera Maya, it’s a long stretch of Caribbean coastline on Mexico’s northeastern Yucatán Peninsula. Most tourists arrive via Cancún Airport, so why not stay here for a day or two and soak up the sun? Cancún is a hub…

  • MEXICO CITY – Traveling for $20 a Day (Ft. LUISITO COMUNICA)

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    While filming our video for Mexico city, we ran into ‪@luisitocomunica‬! With tens of millions of followers on YouTube and Instagram, it’s safe to say this guy is a phenomenon in the Spanish/Latin American vlog sphere. Luisito was so cool, too. When we recognized him, he was excited to film this short collaboration with us.…

  • PLAYA DEL CARMEN – Traveling for $20 a Day in Mexico

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    A new season of Traveling for $20 a Day kicks off in Playa del Carmen. Known for its gorgeous beaches and wild nightlife, Playa del Carmen is one of the most expensive and touristy cities in Mexico. But is it possible to travel here for only $20 dollars a day? Let’s find out! Breakdown of…

  • MÉRIDA – Traveling for $20 a Day in Mexico

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    Mérida is the capital of the Mexican state of Yucatán. Known for its picturesque colonial architecture, Mérida is also considered the safest town in Mexico. It’s also home to the first church built in the Americas, located in the Plaza de la Independencia, the Iglesia de la Tercera Orden. It’s a gorgeous town filled with…

  • OAXACA – Traveling for $20 a Day in Mexico

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    Welcome to Oaxaca City, the capital of the Mexican state of Oaxaca. With more than 15 churches and cathedrals, vibrant colonial architecture spans the entire city. Oaxaca is known for its food, and it certainly didn’t disappoint (although the breakfast we had was a little sketchy). The food Oaxaca is known for are “quesillo” (Oaxacan…

  • TULUM – Traveling for $20 a Day in Mexico

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    Welcome to Tulum. Known for its expensive resorts and exclusive beaches, Tulum is easily one of the most luxurious towns in Mexico. Stay here long enough and you may just become a part of the mysterious caste known as… Tuluminati. But with Tulum’s reputation for high-class luxury, is it possible to find food, accommodation, and…

  • Traveling for 20 Dollars a Day: Shanghai, Pudong – Ep 25

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    If you enjoy this video, give it a ‘thumbs up’ and leave a comment! Thanks for watching 🙂 We explore the Pudong side of the river in Shanghai, China for $20! We roam Lujiazui, visit a traditional Chinese medicine shop, earn a free fish lunch, and experience an authentic Pudong family dinner with four generations…

  • Jianbing is the BEST Chinese Street Food EVER

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    Jianbing is the BEST Chinese street food there is. Hands down. Even if you disagree with me, I know deep down you WANT to agree, because jianbing is a gift from the heavens. Well, not really. It’s a gift from the Shandong Province dating back 2,000 years, when Chancellor Zhuge Liang told his soldiers to…