THE CONTINENT OF ASIA
This page is dedicated to Ruth A., Rajiv K., Ichiro I., Jennifer D., Masanori H., John B., and Jan M.
Asia at 17,000,000 square miles is the largest continent on earth. It's history steeped in tradition, it is the continent where one can find the oldest and the newest in greatest contrast. Perhaps living up to yin and yang one can travel back in time to thousands of years of civilization or to the future in one small step. Considered by many westerners lands of mystery its appeal has brought travellers for centuries to its doors. Exotic Asia has brought the western world currency, gunpowder, the rocket, and the printing press. Many companies are looking to these lands as the new frontier for their products and services. Vacationers attracted mainly by its exotic charm can witness how civilizations several millennium old bring in a new millennium.
SITES TO SEE
This site is all encompassing covering huge ground from Business in Asia to Hotels, Shopping, to travel and leisure. You name it and it's probably here. Well laid out and worth checking out.
Located states side in the midwest this news service covers whats going on in Asia from a news perspective and acts as sort of a bridge of information for those interested in happenings in Asia and opinions apparently from the American Asian community.
One of the sites to check out for sheer diversity of offerings in the United Kingdom. Has travel arrangment service to over 20 countries listed here. Note that all prices are in pounds from the U.K. There itinerary is very good for those who need a game plan for their vacation.
Asian Community Online Network maybe the place you want to go to gain insights from a Asian Pacific American viewpoint. It's focus is on Social Service, Civil Rights, Health Services, Education, Employment, and the Arts. This may or may not be up your alley depending on how you view these type of issues.