Asia is the world's largest and most populous continent. Covering 8.6% of the Earth surface (29.9% land area) with 4.1 billion people, 60.3% of the world's population. Asia is defined as part of the landmass of Eurasia with the western portion occupied by Europe lying east of the Suez Canal, east of the Ural Mountains, south of the Caucasus Mountains, the Caspian and Black Seas. It is bound on the east by the Pacific Ocean on the south by the Indian Ocean, and north by the Arctic Ocean.
Gerri Hickman
1953-2005
Dedicated to the life and memory of Gerri Hickman. Loving wife, mother, sister, daughter, friend and teacher. Gerri was only 52 years old when she lost her 4 year battle with breast cancer on 9 April 2005.
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 Hong Kong - Also home for a few years and where Joe's love of Asia truly started about 40 years ago. Hong Kong is similar to New York... it is one of those cities that you know exactly where you are once the plane touches down. Exciting and constantly on the go!(Click on the map for a larger version, the flag for more information) | ||
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 I love traveling to Japan, but bring your credit cards...
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 Golf shirt central! You get all the best brands at a fraction of the cost! Much like Japan, expensive place to visit but well worth the trip. Our tour to the DMZ was unforgettable and we have a house full of Korean furniture...(Click on the map for a larger version, th e flag for more information)
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 Macau - Control was recently returned to China by Portugal. Just a short ferry ride from Hong Kong and a popular place for Hong Kong people to go for gambling, golf and just a quick getaway!(Click on the map for a larger version, the flag for more information) 
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 Malaysia - We used to live here years ago. We still go here a lot to play golf. Only a 45 minute drive from our front door to Palm Resort.
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 A thoroughly enjoyable destination. If you have any interest in learning more about Asian religions you must visit Nepal! Oh and there is a little hill top you might want to climb to see the surrounding area... it is called Mount Everest!
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 Philippines - Home for many years. We truly enjoyed our time there. Truly wonderful people! Unlike many, we were blessed and were able to enjoy an incredible lifestyle. The country has a troubled history but the people amazingly smile through it all!
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 food, people, sightseeing, shopping... Thailand has it all! It is a must for all travellers to Asia!
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 This country has been "at war" with someone FOREVER! Whether external or internal the conflicts have gone on and on. The good news is that things are peaceful today and it is quickly becoming a popular tourist destination (again). We suggest you get there before it changes again!
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Cambodia - What has happened in this country in recent years is bone chilling. While we highly recommend this trip to be included in your vacation plans we do not suggest visiting the Killing Fields or Prison for the faint of heart.
