FX Excursions

FX Excursions offers the chance for once-in-a-lifetime experiences in destinations around the world.
April 2005
2005 / April 2005
Apr 1, 2005

Asia’s Powerhouses: Product Placement

Look around your home or office and you might just be overwhelmed by the number and range of products produced in Asia. The fact is, Asia’s powerhouses represent a significant segment of U.S. trade and private investment. That’s particularly true in the areas of manufacturing and consumer goods, from toys to computer products. These U.S. trading partners, with skilled and industrious labor forces and ambitious plans, represent growth markets. It should come as no surprise then that the interests of the United States in this region are tied to maintaining both economic and political stability as these countries represent opportunity for U.S. business interests.

Daejeon Prepares for Its Iconic Zero O’Clock Festival

Daejeon, South Korea, looks forward to August 2024 and the return of its iconic tradition, the Zero O’Clock Festival. This year, the event is held Aug. 9 –17 with a time travel theme featuring past, present and future zones. Find events pertaining to each zone’s characteristics in the area of Jungang-ro Street, from Daejeon Station to the former site of the South Chungcheong Provincial Office. These streets will be free of vehicles, and public transportation is highly recommended.

2005 / April 2005
Apr 1, 2005

Ceara: Ceara High

Check the dictionary for “sun, sand and surf” and you may well find a photo of Ceara. Boasting more than 300 sunny days a year and 350 spectacular miles of mostly undeveloped coastline, the Brazilian state is a sun worshipper’s dream come true. But that’s not all.