Articles written by Mari Nicholson

At a curve in the Mekong River, the three countries of Burma, Laos and Thailand converge and can be seen from the river bank. Hence the name, The Golden Triangle.

Apr 16, 2007 - Mari Nicholson

A perfectly preserved example of the gin palaces which once flourished in the industrial cities of Britain, it is maintained by the National Trust of N. Ireland

Apr 15, 2007 - Mari Nicholson

The predominantly Muslim community of Krabi lives in peace with other religions, despite the tensions in Thai society further south, as do the Sea Gypsies and the Chinese

Apr 15, 2007 - Mari Nicholson

The Collection comprises 155 work generously donated by his daughter-in-law and grandson, Christine and Bernard Ruiz-Picasso, and encompasses his wide range of styles.

Apr 11, 2007 - Mari Nicholson

To some an excuse to party, to others a time for penance, Despite the fiesta atmosphere, the religious context of these processions marks this as a spiritual event

Apr 9, 2007 - Mari Nicholson

Speaking different languages and worshipping different spirits Northern Thailand's hill tribes, Akha, Maew, Lisu and Karen are a big attraction for trekkers and tourists

Apr 7, 2007 - Mari Nicholson

The once chaotic capital of Thailand used to be a tourist's nightmare, but with the advent of the elevated urban railway, tourists and locals can now rise above it all.

Apr 2, 2007 - Mari Nicholson

Lying just an hour from London by train, Colchester has managed to preserve its ancient buildings and heritage from developers, while allowing modernity to flourish

Mar 24, 2007 - Mari Nicholson

From 1350-1767, Ayutthaya ruled over more than one million people, more than lived in London in the same period, until it was razed and sacked by the Burmese.

Mar 20, 2007 - Mari Nicholson

In Kanchanaburi Province in Thailand, pilgrims visit the War Graves of the prisoners killed in the fruitless task of creating a rail link between Thailand and Burma.

Mar 9, 2007 - Mari Nicholson

A visit to Kanchanaburi and the River Kwai still has the power to shock. Stand on the bridge and prepare to listen to the ghosts of 270,000 prisoners of war.

Mar 9, 2007 - Mari Nicholson

The caves in the Viengzay district of Laos were home to up to 23,000 people during the Vietnam War when the USA subjected the people to intense bombing raids.

Mar 7, 2007 - Mari Nicholson

On the banks of the Tonle Sap River in Cambodia, hundreds of families congregate to collect the tiny silvery fish which they mash into a pungent paste used in Kymer food.

Mar 5, 2007 - Mari Nicholson

For long seen only as a capital of sleaze, Bangkok is now a capital of the finest that art can offer, whether it be in music concerts, ballet, opera, or art exhibitions.

Mar 4, 2007 - Mari Nicholson

Despite, or perhaps because of, the Ali G. film "Borat ...", tourist numbers to Kazakhstan are on the rise, so increased daily flights are now scheduled

Feb 28, 2007 - Mari Nicholson

Thailand's top hospital, Bumrungrad International, opened a receiving centre last week. Next week sees the opening of a medical centre by Samitivej Srinakarin Hospital.

Feb 25, 2007 - Mari Nicholson

Aman Resorts & Air Asia have agreed to open a huge development project in Malaysia (near Singapore) which has attracted a fifth of its initial needed investment already.

Feb 24, 2007 - Mari Nicholson

When the Kodo drummers from Japan visited Belfast they were made welcome by the bodhrán drummers from the Irish traditional bands and they made great music together.

Feb 22, 2007 - Mari Nicholson

Belfast and Van Morrison go together like Guinness and song, but C.S.Lewis and Belfast are not as well known. New tours take a look at the city that inspired these men.

Feb 22, 2007 - Mari Nicholson

Known for its fresh vegetables and wonderful fruits, the Isle of Wight in the south of England, is now produceing some very fine cheeses made from unpasturised milk.

Feb 21, 2007 - Mari Nicholson

A visit to Bangkok should include a half day in the city's Chinatown, Yaowarat, site of the original settlement of the Chinese who came to Thailand to work.

Feb 20, 2007 - Mari Nicholson

The government are making the development of Cambodia's islands, the focus of their new push to attract developers.

Feb 14, 2007 - Mari Nicholson

As Thailand continues to grapple with the problems of cracks in the runways at the new airpot and moves back to Don Muang, Changi in Singapore makes a foray into China

Feb 6, 2007 - Mari Nicholson

Targeting affluent travellers to the smaller islands off Phuket, a new seaplane service plans to link them.

Feb 3, 2007 - Mari Nicholson

After Mao Tse Tung's takeover of China, many of the Yunnanese migrated across the mountains into Thailand, where they and their descendents still live.

Feb 3, 2007 - Mari Nicholson

Pattaya, Thailand's Top Resort ,offers sports land and water sports, sight-seeing, and lush living, plus the best seafood on the eastern seaboard.

Feb 3, 2007 - Mari Nicholson

Jail for two former footballers and six current players in Vietnam's national team, lifts the lid on another gambling scandal in the Vietnamese Republic.

Jan 27, 2007 - Mari Nicholson

From Orchard Road to Sentosa Island, everything's on the move as Singapore builds its way out of the slump that began a decade ago.

Jan 26, 2007 - Mari Nicholson

Malaysia and Australia are in talks to open low-cost route between the two countries, the airlines to be Jetstar and Air Asia.

Jan 21, 2007 - Mari Nicholson

The Land of Smiles offers massage to put a smile on anyone's face. The theraputic benefits are many and no one should leave Thailand without trying this famous treatment.

Jan 18, 2007 - Mari Nicholson

A small group of people in Bangkok are working hard to bring classical and modern drama to the city, and Khun Ta Vilada is passionate about this. Read what she has to say

Jan 17, 2007 - Mari Nicholson

The Dusit Resort Hotel, Hua Hin, Thailand, holds free lessons in the art of fruit carving, and a restauranteur from The Netherlands was there to learn the skill.

Jan 8, 2007 - Mari Nicholson

Budget carriers fly from/to Malaysia and Vietnam as Asia fights for tourists. Air AsiaX launches in July and is expected to become a major player in the Asia field.

Jan 6, 2007 - Mari Nicholson

12,000 security personnel will be guarding the great and the good as they mingle on Cebu Island for the next Asean Summit.

Jan 5, 2007 - Mari Nicholson

In the frantic rush to build in Cambodia the lack of regulations is leading to the destrruction of the very thing tourists come to see, the heritage site at Angkor Wat

Dec 19, 2006 - Mari Nicholson

IOnce a lazy backwater with a seedy waterfront, today Singapore is a Modern City State an island reaping the benefits of an oil and shipping business allied with tourism

Dec 18, 2006 - Mari Nicholson

As dawn broke, I walked along the beach carrying my silver tray of food and flowers for the monks. My friend assured me I would benefit from this.

Dec 14, 2006 - Mari Nicholson

The best way to see Malacca (Melaka) is with a driver/guide in a multi-decorated trishaw. Relax in a multi-decorated conveyance with a name like Elvis, or David Beckham.

Dec 8, 2006 - Mari Nicholson

Nestling in the Andaman Sea, Phuket is Thailand's favourite island, offering jungle trekking, elephant safaris, beautiful beaches, nightlife and film locations.

Dec 8, 2006 - Mari Nicholson

Leave the smog and the traffic to others, sightsee in comfort along the canals of Bangkok by hiring a longtail-boat or taking the Express Boat. Either way, it's cooler.

Dec 7, 2006 - Mari Nicholson

In the Northern Mountains of Thailand, the non-profit arm of the PDA has opened a remarkable restaurant and Museum called Cabbages and Condoms which is helping the locals

Dec 7, 2006 - Mari Nicholson