I have made some trips into Asia over the past few years. From the beginning my only experience there was a two days conference in Taipei Taiwan. All that change in 2011, when my job requires several trips there. I am still a rookie when it comes to Asia and always different to me.
I have visited China, Philippines, Indonesia, Vietnam, and briefly Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, and will put Dubai and Qatar here as it was en route. This post is to bring back memories as more trips are looming in the near future there, and even a new destination.
There is a lot to cover, so just will give a brief introduction.
In China, been to Guangzhou, Pekin, and Quingdao with brief stop in Hong Kong.
In the Philippines, been to Manila, Cebu, Bacolod, Cauayan, Lemery, and General Santos City.
In Singapore ,went briefly into town for a hotel night and passed several times by the airport Chiangi. Dubai just did a stopover on my way to Indonesia, Malaysia did the same stopover at the airport.
In Indonesia ,been to Jakarta, Surabaya, Ngoro, Yogyakarta, Bogor, Sidoarjo, Setul Bakti, and Malang.
In Vietnam ,been to Ho Chi Minh city (old Saigon), Hanoi, Ca Mau, Da Nang, Nha Trang, Buon Ma Thuot, Bac lieu Tac, Bung Tao, My Tho, Chu Lai, Hoi An, and Quang Ngai city.
Very different experiences and customs, food, drinks habits etc. Even if met folks from there in Europe and the Americas, been in Asia gave me a whole different view of life, and lucky to be where I am. Nevertheless, the experiences are life enriching and curiosity bring the best in men.
I now look forward to more visits there this year, and new destinations to enhance my view on Asia. It’s an up and coming destination for tourism that is still led by the big three France, Spain and USA.
I hope you enjoy the posts and comments on your experiences are welcome. Me, looking forward for more. Let me note the tourist offices here.
China: China
One good site on Qingdao: Qingdao China
Vietnam: Vietnam
Hanoi: Hanoi, Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh city: Ho Chi Minh city , Vietnam
Philippines: Philippines
Manila: Manila, Philippines
Cebu: Cebu ,Philippines
Indonesia: Indonesia
Jakarta: Jakarta Indonesia
Surabaya: Surabaya, Indonesia
Singapore: Singapore
Hong Hong: Hong Kong
Malaysia: Malaysia
Dubai: Dubai
Doha, Qatar: https://www.qatartourism.com/en/licensing-e-services/qatar-experience
Ok so hope you enjoy this brief interlude into Asia, and be ready for more exotic different views of our world. Enjoy your Sunday, we are still cool grey, no rain and 9C about 45F in my neck of the woods. And remember, happy travels, good health, and many cheers !!!
Paris1972-Versailles2003 
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