Moreover, the new rail route cuts the distance for goods travelling from Europe to some Central Asian destinations.

ECONOMIST: The Caucasus: By-passing Russia | The

Most people will stick close to home, choosing Asian destinations, but an increasing number are expected to head west.

BBC: Building bridges with breakfast

But there are handicaps, including language: Chinese is widely spoken in many other Asian destinations, including Malaysia and Singapore, but not in South Korea.

WSJ: Seoul Bets on Chinese Tourists for Lunar New Year

Australia's Qantas Airways said Thursday it would discontinue or reduce a number of international services, mainly to Japan and Southeast Asian destinations, to cut costs in the face of high oil prices.

FORBES: Continental's Capitulation

The destinations inspire the dishes, so some of his Asian-themed entrees have included a wasabi crusted salmon with a sweet papaya pineapple marmalade and a hibachi miso marinated chicken breast accompanied by brown fried rice with bacon.

CNN: Amazing airline meals, if you splurge