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India
Delhi is one of the oldest
continually inhabited cities
in the world
.
India Gate,
an imposing structure, has
emerged as one of the most
popular tourist spots in
Delhi
.
Te Red Fort Delhi, a
masterpiece of architecture,
is a popular spot
.
A trip to
India would not be complete
without a visit to Agra, famous
as the site of one of the world’s
most romantic, graceful and
photographed buildings, the
Taj Mahal
.
Cambodia,
Vietnam,
Laos
Tree small countries
neighboring Tailand
.
Each
opens a diferent world of
exploration
.
Cambodia
-
the highlight is visiting
Angkor Wat, an architectural
masterpiece constructed in
the jungle in the early 12th
century
.
Vietnam
-
is a varied
country, ofering beaches,
mountains and hundreds
of years of history from the
ancient Cham Towers to
remnants from the Vietnam
War
.
Laos
-
savor the crafs,
culture and hospitality of
Laos with a river trip, visits
to ancient temples, gorgeous
palaces, and traditional
villages
.
Nepal
Adventure, travel, trekking,
birding, wildlife, and cultural
&
overland Safaris
.
Take an
air fight along the Himalayas
and view magnifcent Mount
Everest
.
Nearby, discover the
serene beauty of Tibet, the
country which inspired the
Dalai Lama
. .
Indonesia
Jakarta, the capital city of the
world’s fourth most
-
populous
nation
.
Bali is Indonesia’s
main holiday destination
.
Flores is a pretty lush green
island with forests, palm and
banana trees, rice felds and
many volcanoes
.
Highlights
are the three small ofshore
islands of “Gillis” that invite
snorkeling, diving and
relaxing
.
For hikers, a climb to
the top of the volcano Rijani
.
Philippines
An island nation comprising
over 7,000 islands in the
western Pacifc Ocean
.
Manila, the bustling capital
has powerful reminders of
the country’s past, along with
attractive parks, fne museums,
and exhilarating nightlife
.
Te
Ifugao Rice Terraces
are a testimony to the early
technological advancement
of the Ifugao people
.
Take a
jeepney ride to the market
.
Be
brave, try balut, a Philippine
delicacy
.
Go diving in the
Visayas
.
Singapore
Shopping on famous Orchard
Road, the dream of every
woman
.
Te Night Safari at
Singapore Zoo is fabulous
.
Chinatown, a little glitzy, but
you can buy all the souvenirs
you want there
.
Interestingly,
one of Singapore’s most
beautiful Hindu temples is
smack dab in the middle
of Chinatown
.
Decide if
a Singapore Sling is worth
the hype in the Long Bar at
Rafes Hotel
.
Tere’s more to
Singapore than urban glitz, like
rambling in the rain forest of
Bukit Timah Nature Reserve
.
Japan
Tokyo is the capital city
and home of the Imperial
Residence and Emperor’s
Palace
.
Select a popular
destination or region in Japan
and explore its attractions
.
Ride the Bullet Train to the
magnifcent city of Kyoto
.
Visit Hiroshima and the Peace
Memorial Park
.
Castles,
temples, gardens, the list of
top destinations in Japan is too
long for this article
..
Taiwan
Taipei, the country’s booming,
vibrant capital remains steeped
in Chinese, Japanese and
native Taiwanese cultures
.
Some of its most impressive
sights include the Grand Hotel,
topped by the largest Classical
Chinese roof in the world,
the Shihlin Night Market, the
Chiang Kai
-
shek Memorial
with the National Teater and
Concert Hall located directly
across from each other on the
grounds
.
A popular day trip
is Tailuge
(
Taroko Gorge
)
,
considered one of the natural
wonders of the world
.
Hong Kong
the Pearl of East and jewel of
Te Orient
.
Nathan Road is
lined with shops, restaurants,
nightspots and cheap places
to stay
.
If you’re in Hong
Kong with the little ones,
they’ll probably appreciate
Ocean Park
(
aquarium
)
, Water
World
(
swimming pools and
water slides
)
, and of course
Disneyland
.
If you’re in Hong
Kong for more than a few
days, then there’s plenty of
outlying islands to discover
.
It is ofen said that for the
traveler that has seen it all
and done it all, there is still
Katmandu, Nepal
.
And, that
too is in Asia
!
If you do not visit Asia, you
will be missing not only a
paradise of afordable travel,
but the chance to see an
alternative living location
.
For
retirees, it is luxury living for
pennies, not just getting by on
their pension
.
Asia, a paradise
experience is waiting for you
.
Let us take
a tantalizing
glimpse at just
some of the
countries.
Thailand
Land of Smiles
.
Ofen referred
to as the most exotic country
in Southeast Asia
.
A visit to
the Grand Palace in Bangkok
for sure
.
Trips to a foating
market or to the Bridge on the
River Kwai
.
From pristine
beaches in the Southern
Islands to the Northern
mountains with its waterfalls,
elephants bathing in mountain
streams, and Hill Tribe
villages
.
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