If young people like youarewillingtodo this, and if compassionate, committed adults arewillingto step up, then think about the incredible impact that we can have.
First, you can use your credit card (assuming youarewillingtodo so) and need not pay that pesky 2% or 3% surcharge that agents in Hong Kong often impose.
It may yet be too early in Asia to completely bypass your travel agent, but if youarewillingtodo the research, chances areyou can save some money, if not some time.