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E Asia Travel Feature Writer: Mari Nicholson

This is your portal to the world’s most exotic countries, their cultures and their cuisines, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, Brunei, Korea, Philippines, Indonesia, East Timor, Myanmar and JapanTravel to the best beaches and islands, visit hill tribes in Northern Thailand, negotiate the red-light district of Bangkok, explore the ethnic areas of Singapore, the islands of Penang , Langkawi, Bali and Lombok, Phuket and Koh Samui.

We shall follow in the footsteps of Graham Greene in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, explore Angkor Wat in Cambodia, and advise on the best hotels and restaurants in all the places we visit.

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Feature Writer Articles in E Asia Travel

Langkawi, a UNESCO Geopark in Malaysia
Langkawi was awarded the Geopark status because of its stunning landscapes, karsts, caves, rock formations and fossils, products of 500 million years geological history
Malaysian Festivals and Fiestas During 2010
The Malays have an undeserved reputation for being sober, but both religious and secular Malaysian festivals, are exciting whether witnessed in K.L. or in a village.
Phuket, Thailand, From Tin Mining to Tourism
Phuket, was once just a tin mining, dirty little island, inhabited by indentured labourers brought from the Malay peninsula. Their legacy is in the houses in Phuket Town
Shopping for Silks and Cotton in Thailand
Jewel like colours and a lustrous sheen makes Thai silk a priority on most shopping list but Thai Cottons and a polyster the Thais call Japanese silk are also good buys.
Kyoto, Japan's Winter Wonderland
Winter is an especially good time to visit the white, snowy wonderland that is Kyoto, Japan, but this year the city is offering amazing discounts on food and lodging.


Contributing Articles in E Asia Travel

Pangkor Laut Resort's Spa Village
Malay, Chinese, Indian and Thai traditions, along with Ayurvedic techniques, are the focus of this Asian resort's spa treatments.
Safe and Affordable Travel in Thailand
The lingering memories of a devastating tsunami, political unrest and skirmishes at the Cambodian border can understandably keep the wary traveller away from Thailand.
Attractions in Historical Malacca, Malaysia
Malacca truly is a picture perfect stress relieving holiday, with appreciation of history and nature, with the cultural experience of a lifetime.
Osaka Is A Family Friendly Place Great For Kids
Osaka can't compete with the historical beauty of its Kansai neighbours Nara and Kyoto, but the second biggest city in Japan is one of its most family friendly.
Enjoy A Design Fix in Central Kyoto
In Japan, Kyoto's rich cultural heritage looms large, but can often be intimidating to visitors. One section of central Kyoto offers some wonderful alternatives.