Laos
Party's over for backpacker mecca
Once the party mecca of South-East Asia for backpackers, Vang Vieng has cleaned up its act - but tourists are staying away, writes David Whitley.
Laos
24 hours in Vientiane
Leisa Tyler enjoys the lingering French flavours of a capital that balances ambitious growth with timeless Buddhist calm.
Asia
Older, wiser, still fun: has Contiki grown up?
Ben Groundwater Putting preconceptions aside, The Backpacker joins a Contiki tour through South-East Asia to see what the youth travel company is offering these days.
Laos
Asia's new backpacker mecca, from $6 a night
Toby Johnstone discovers a different kind of island escape in budget-friendly Laos.
Photo galleries
South-East Asia gets wet and wild
Locals and tourists get wet and wild across South-East Asia as water festivals take place to mark new year in Thailand, Laos and Malaysia.
Travellers Tips
Tripologist
Top sites for those flying solo
Tripologist Can you recommend reputable sites that cater primarily for professional singles aged 55-plus who are interested in travelling in a small group?
Tripologist
Bangkok will show you the way to Laos
Tripologist We are trying to find flights to Laos that are not expensive and time-consuming. Do you have suggestions?
