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Walkaboutmonkey.com Blog Post - Mount Batur

8 reasons NOT to climb Mount Batur + 1 reason why you should

Is climbing Mount Batur really a good idea and worth it? Read this dead honest first hand account of the climb to find your answer.

Cambodia Scam

Outrageous Cambodia Scam – you won’t believe it!

Scam the scammers! Make no mistake, they will try this scam on you. Stay one step ahead by knowing to avoid this outrageous Cambodia scam.

Angkor Wat - Overrated

Angkor Wat – Over-rated!

You may think that Angkor Wat is one of the 7 world wonders. Well, it’s not, but it sure is impressive. It’s also overrated, here’s why…

Walkaboutmonkey.com Home Page - Vietnam Scam recommended

The Ultimate Vietnam Scam and how to avoid it

Do travelers in Vietnam get scammed? Oh boy, don’t get me started. Here’s what happened to me, it could happen to you.

pu luong

Pu Luong – Vietnam’s best kept secret

Pu Luong is Vietnam’s best kept secret. To get there use the secret in between roads only known to a handful of people in the know.

Rent a bicycle in Thailand

Fight for your bike in Thailand! – an incredible story

The sheer ingenuity of this young backpacker trying to rent a bike in Thailand left me both shocked and amused…read more

Walkaboutmonkey.com Home Page - Thai dog tale recommended

Thai dog tale

Ever since the rottweiler incident, dogs sense I am easily intimidated. That’s why they keep doing exactly that. Especially this Thai dog….