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Feature Writer: Mari Nicholson
Mari at home on Isle of Wight, Nik 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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Mari Nicholson

Sea Turtles in Gulf of Thailand

In: Thailand Travel

Sea Turtles are recognized as an endangered species by the International Union for Conservation of Natural Resources, and Thailand makes efforts to help their survival. more...

Thai Cooking Classes at the Shangri-La, Bangkok

In: Thailand Travel

Thai cooking at Hotel Shangri-La in Bangkok, means setting off in the early morning with the Chef to buy fresh fish, meat, herbs and vegetables in the local markets. more...

Film Locations in Thailand for Film Buffs

In: Thailand Travel

Film Making has long been a money-spinner in Thailand, thanks to its topographical variety and good infrastructure. Now location spotting is the new tourist activity. more...

Hanoi, Spiritual Heart of Vietnam

In: Vietnam Travel

With its congested lanes and alleys, narrow shops and street traders, Hanoi may not seem a spiritual place, but it is here that the beating heart of Vietnam pulses. more...

Thailand's Lady-Boys and Their Problems

In: Thailand Travel

Despite good Thai television coverage of the recent Beauty Contest in Pattaya, Thailand, the country's lady-boys want a more level playing field with straights and gays. more...

Angkor Wat, The Temple, Cambodia

In: Cambodia Travel

The familiar photograph of Angkor Wat, Cambodia, is only one of many temples in the area of Siem Reap and visitors to the complex should not miss the other nearby temples more...

New Budget & Luxury Hotels in Tokyo and Okinawa

In: Japan Travel

International Luxury Chains as well as the budget Citidines Hotels, continue to open new hotels from Tokyo to Okinawa, while Park Hyatt offers new Tokyo Massage to guests more...

The Art of Thai Boxing in Bangkok, Thailand

In: Thailand Travel

Thai Boxing, or Muay Thai to give it its proper name, is gaining world popularity but to experience the excitement of the fans the best place to see it is Bangkok more...

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