Top festivals and events around the world in 2012

From colourful festivals to unique local celebrations, here are the top events from around the world in 2012 with World Expeditions:

Travel blog: Vientiane to the Cambodian Border

We left Vientiane early in the morning as we knew we had a longish day ahead.

Travel blog: Spoked!

Once we had relaxed into our nice hotel room in Luang Prabang we set off into town to explore.

Travel blog: What did we do to deserve this!

We weren't planning on spending any time in Sam Neua but when our alarm went off at 6.30am in the morning we looked at each other and decided to take a rest day.

Travel blog: The Road Less Travelled

There are seven border crossings between Laos and Vietnam; we decided to use the crossing at Nameo as this is the most direct route from Hanoi to northern Laos.

Travel blog: Journey toward Laotian capital Vientiane

Sunrise in Vang Vieng is supposed to be a bit special. Apparently, misty clouds still hover over the craggy mountains and turn bright reds and pinks as the early morning light catches it.

Travel blog: Tubing on the Nam Song river, Laos

In the months I've been travelling, I've never quite worked out why some places are routinely swarmed by us tourists, while others of equal or greater worth are routinely passed by.

Travel blog: A Beerlao in the Laos sunset

I woke up just in time to grab the covers and avoid being catapulted out of the narrow almost-bed on the sleeper bus to Hanoi.

Gap year conservation opportunities

Adventure travel provider Frontier is offering a special discounted rate on its newly launched Fantasy Gap Year experience; ideal for young travellers with a conscience and a budget.

Travel blog: Journey up the Mekong River, Laos

After spending a number of weeks in Cape Town, it was time to leave with Thailand the next destination on my route.

Laos flood alert

The Mekong River in Laos has risen above flood levels and warnings have been issued by local authorities.

Travel Blog – South-east Asia, Australasia, Fiji and the USA

Anna Kainberger is taking a year-out from her career to travel in south-east Asia and Australasia, along with Fiji and the USA. While travelling she will be writing a series of blogs detailing her experiences.

Top ten places to see in your lifetime

Travellers have always made lists of the top destinations to be visited in the world and even armchair travellers dream of experiencing the most unique and exciting sites the planet has to offer.

Travel blog: Across the Thai border to Laos

After having spent nearly four weeks in Thailand and a short stint in a hippie village in Pai, I decided that it was time to move on and cross the border into Laos at Thailand's most north-eastern crossing: Chiang Khong – Huay Xai.

A laid-back active holiday in Laos

New cycling holidays for 2007

New cycling holidays in New Zealand, Nicaragua, Panama, Laos and Slovenia have been launched for 2007 and 2008 by adventure holiday specialist Exodus.

Top sights in Laos' capital

If you are longing for a trip to an undiscovered corner of south-east Asia, then Laos has a lot to offer holidaymakers keen to see a different way of life.