Escape the tourist traps
Look beyond the main attractions of Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam and Laos, writes Rob Woodburn.
Down the tube
What started out as a way to relax after a hard day's work has turned into a tourist trap in Laos, writes Larissa Ham.
Mr Kip's dodgy bike
Novice rider Jamie Lafferty encounters dust, mud and mechanical mishaps on a 450-kilometre motorbike journey.
What a spectacle!
I may not approve, but I'm not going to preach and tell other cultures how to live.
The Backpacker
Lonely Planet: the best thing to happen to travel, or the worst?
The Wheelers have sold their last shares in Lonely Planet, handing over a guidebook empire that's either the best thing that's ever happened to travel ... or the worst.
The Backpacker
The elephant express
High in his sedan chair, Ewen Bell makes gentle progress through forests and remote villages.
Ten countries that will change your life
Some holiday destinations are good for just that: holidays. But travel can be a lot more than that. If you’re looking for a country that will change your life, then these are the places to start.
The Backpacker
Silence is golden, someone tell Laos
The Golden Triangle is not what it used to be, for better and worse, writes Julie Miller.
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