| Asia is the most beautiful, the most exciting, the | | | | . |
| most user friendly Continent on earth. This | | | | |
| paradise is real, and affordable, for travel short | | | | Indonesia - Jakarta, the capital city of the world's |
| term, long term, and for retirement. Use not | | | | fourth most-populous nation. Bali is Indonesia's |
| just one country, but an entire continent to fulfill | | | | main holiday destination. Flores is a pretty lush |
| your travel and retirement dreams! | | | | green island with forests, palm and banana trees, |
| If the time has come for your vacation or a | | | | rice fields and many volcanoes. Highlights are the |
| holiday getaway, read this article before making | | | | three small offshore islands of "Gillis" that invite |
| your plans. There are many places of great | | | | snorkeling, diving and relaxing. For hikers, a climb |
| beauty and interest to be seen in the USA and | | | | to the top of the volcano Rijani. |
| Europe. But, whether transportation, touring, | | | | |
| theme park, or food and lodging, it is expensive. | | | | Philippines - An island nation comprising over 7,000 |
| This article is written for every traveler, whether | | | | islands in the western Pacific Ocean. |
| a backpacker on a budget, or a first class - five | | | | Manila, the bustling capital has powerful reminders |
| star traveler. | | | | of the country's past, along with attractive parks, |
| | | | | fine museums, and exhilarating nightlife. The |
| Travel in Asia is inexpensive and opens the door | | | | Ifugao Rice Terracesare a testimony to the early |
| to different cultural experiences. Planning can be | | | | technological advancement of the Ifugao people. |
| for a short holiday, an extended stay, or choices | | | | Take a jeepney ride to the market. Be brave, |
| of laying the groundwork for the ultimate stay, | | | | try balut, a Philippine delicacy. Go diving in the |
| retirement. Nowadays, with so many | | | | Visayas. |
| opportunities to make money using the Internet it | | | | |
| is not out of the question to "retire" early. | | | | Singapore - Shopping on famous Orchard Road, |
| | | | | the dream of every woman. The Night Safari at |
| Medical Tourism in Asia growing in popularity. It is | | | | Singapore Zoo is fabulous. Chinatown, a little |
| high quality and affordable. Just one of | | | | glitzy, but you can buy all the souvenirs you want |
| International standard hospitals in Bangkok serves | | | | there. Interestingly, one of Singapore's most |
| 400,000 international patients annually, In the | | | | beautiful Hindu temples is smack dab in the middle |
| USA cataract surgery for one eye runs around | | | | of Chinatown. Decide if a Singapore Sling is |
| $8,000. At a prestigious International hospital in | | | | worth the hype in the Long Bar at Raffles Hotel. |
| Thailand cataract surgery can be performed on | | | | There's more to Singapore than urban glitz, like |
| both eyes for around $2,500. It is possible to | | | | rambling in the rain forest of Bukit Timah Nature |
| have quality medical care, and an Asian holiday, | | | | Reserve. |
| for a fraction of the cost of the same procedure | | | | |
| in the USA. | | | | Japan - Tokyo is the capital city and home of the |
| | | | | Imperial Residence and Emperor's Palace. Select |
| Let us take a tantalizing glimpse at just some of | | | | a popular destination or region in Japan and |
| the countries. | | | | explore its attractions. Ride the Bullet Train to |
| | | | | the magnificent city of Kyoto. Visit Hiroshima |
| Thailand - Land of Smiles. Often referred to as | | | | and the Peace Memorial Park. Castles, temples, |
| the most exotic country in Southeast Asia. A | | | | gardens, the list of top destinations in Japan is too |
| visit to the Grand Palace in Bangkok for sure. | | | | long for this article.. |
| Trips to a floating market or to the Bridge on the | | | | |
| River Kwai. From pristine beaches in the | | | | Taiwan - Taipei, the country's booming, vibrant |
| Southern Islands to the Northern mountains with | | | | capital remains steeped in Chinese, Japanese and |
| its waterfalls, elephants bathing in mountain | | | | native Taiwanese cultures. Some of its most |
| streams, and Hill Tribe villages. | | | | impressive sights include the Grand Hotel, topped |
| | | | | by the largest Classical Chinese roof in the world, |
| India - Delhi is one of the oldest continually | | | | the Shihlin Night Market, the Chiang Kai-shek |
| inhabited cities in the world. India Gate, an | | | | Memorial with the National Theater and Concert |
| imposing structure, has emerged as one of the | | | | Hall located directly across from each other on |
| most popular tourist spots in Delhi. The Red Fort | | | | the grounds. A popular day trip is Tailuge |
| Delhi, a masterpiece of architecture, is a popular | | | | (Taroko Gorge), considered one of the natural |
| spot. A trip to India would not be complete | | | | wonders of the world. |
| without a visit to Agra, famous as the site of one | | | | |
| of the world's most romantic, graceful and | | | | Hong Kong - the Pearl of East and jewel of The |
| photographed buildings, the Taj Mahal. | | | | Orient. Nathan Road is lined with shops, |
| | | | | restaurants, nightspots and cheap places to |
| Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos - Three small countries | | | | stay. If you're in Hong Kong with the little ones, |
| neighboring Thailand. Each opens a different | | | | they'll probably appreciate Ocean Park (aquarium), |
| world of exploration. Cambodia - the highlight is | | | | Water World (swimming pools and water slides), |
| visiting Angkor Wat, an architectural masterpiece | | | | and of course Disneyland. If you're in Hong Kong |
| constructed in the jungle in the early 12th | | | | for more than a few days, then there's plenty of |
| century. Vietnam - is a varied country, offering | | | | outlying islands to discover. |
| beaches, mountains and hundreds of years of | | | | |
| history from the ancient Cham Towers to | | | | It is often said that for the traveler that has seen |
| remnants from the Vietnam War. Laos - savor | | | | it all and done it all, there is still Katmandu, Nepal. |
| the crafts, culture and hospitality of Laos with a | | | | And, that too is in Asia! |
| river trip, visits to ancient temples, gorgeous | | | | |
| palaces, and traditional villages. | | | | If you do not visit Asia, you will be missing not |
| | | | | only a paradise of affordable travel, but the |
| Nepal - Adventure, travel, trekking, birding, wildlife, | | | | chance to see an alternative living location. For |
| and cultural & overland Safaris. Take an air flight | | | | retirees, it is luxury living for pennies, not just |
| along the Himalayas and view magnificent Mount | | | | getting by on their pension. Asia, a paradise |
| Everest. Nearby, discover the serene beauty of | | | | experience is waiting for you. |
| Tibet, the country which inspired the Dalai Lama. | | | | |