Asia and the World

"If you want to understand the world, you need to understand Asia. That, in turn, means setting foot in China and India.Together, those two countries account for one-third of humanity and much of the world’s recent economic growth. They reflect two of our richest civilizations, two broad religious traditions and a vast share of the world’s artistic heritage — and its future."
Where to Go to Understand World in 2012, New York Times, January 6th, 2012.
Read more: http://travel.nytimes.com/2012/01/08/travel/where-to-go-to-understand-the-world-in-2012.html