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September 6, 2010 at 11:44 AM | 10 comments | 93 views | 8 mobile views | Travelogue, Beijing, China, Asia
Three Days in Beijing

Greetings from the Peoples' Republic of China! We're about three days into a three week trip to China and Japan, stopping in Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong and Tokyo. Our first three days were spent visiting the capital city of Beijing. Most of the guide books will tell you that three days is enough, and I would mostly agree. You can see the more interesting sights around the city in a few days, and you'll want to add another day for a trip to the Great Wall. We left New York on Thursday...

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September 1, 2010 at 11:10 PM | 0 comments | 55 views | 7 mobile views | Japan, China, Asia, Beijing, Shanghai, Tokyo
Off to China

Traveling the next three weeks to China and Japan. First stop, Beijing.

July 8, 2010 at 04:45 PM | 5 comments | 41 views | 3 mobile views | Travelogue, Japan, Kyoto, Asia
Two Days in Kyoto: Japan Part 2

A glaring oversight on my part, I realized that I never finished my entries on our trip to Japan, which by now ended about two months ago. I guess time flies when you're doing other things, but at any rate here's the rest of the story, though I'll try to be more succinct. Wednesday morning we got up early to catch our train to Kyoto. I had been to Kyoto three years prior, and highly recommend it as a must-see for visitors to Japan because of its historic and cultural significance, and ...

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June 11, 2010 at 07:25 PM | 3 comments | 25 views | 4 mobile views | Asia
Precooked Chicken Wings from Shanghai

I love spicy chicken wings as much as the next guy. Jessica brought back these individually packaged pre-cooked chicken wings preserved in fat inside a foil pouch. You simply unwrap and enjoy. That's where it gets tricky; these pictures accurately depict the level of enjoyment. Suki seemed eager to try it despite our reviews... ...

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August 19, 2009 at 01:32 PM | 0 comments | 10 views | 2 mobile views | Singapore, Asia
The Raffles Hotel: Singapore

The Raffles Hotel in Singapore is a legendary institution. The Singapore Sling (cocktail) was invented here, and the hotel's bar, the Long Bar, gladly peddles this sugary, syrupy gin cocktail to suspecting and unsuspecting tourists. All that said, you do have to try it as having a Singapore Sling at the Raffles Long Bar is a bit of a must-do while in the area. My hotel overlooks the raffles, from which I took this photo this morning. I'm off to Tokyo tomorrow and will be ...

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August 17, 2009 at 07:05 PM | 2 comments | 9 views | 1 mobile views | Singapore, Asia
Jetlagged in Singapore

I don't usually get too bogged down by jetlag when I travel. Today I woke up at 6:00AM and decided to simply get up. The sun was just rising so I thought I would be nice to take some photos from the balcony. I had to fabricate a tripod out of a chair, three trashcans and a leather notepad. I took three differently exposed photos and combined them in the computer as such:

August 16, 2009 at 03:36 AM | 0 comments | 16 views | 2 mobile views | Asia
The ANA Beer Making Robot

Pouring a beer is not that hard. But with a machine like this, its a little too easy......

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August 16, 2009 at 02:02 AM | 2 comments | 12 views | 2 mobile views | Asia
Eating on ANA

I'm in Tokyo at the moment on my way to Singapore. I flew on the Japanese carrier ANA as its more comfortable and better appointed than any US airline, but you still get your United miles. I decided to try the Japanese tasting menu for lunch, and also decided I was way out of my league...First course: Second course:

March 7, 2009 at 02:58 AM | 2 comments | 11 views | 2 mobile views | Asia
Obligatory Apple Store Photo - Taipei Edition

Stopped by the Sogo Department store in Taiepei and paused at the Mac section to take this photo.

June 24, 2008 at 08:20 PM | 10 comments | 9 views | 2 mobile views | Taipei, Video, Taiwan, Asia
Lifesaving Engineering in Action: Taipei 101

We toured the then-tallest building in the world, the Taipei 101 office tower last June. The top of which is a giant damper that sways to counter-act any movement of the building in the event of an earthquake, pretty common in Taiwan. The attached article explains this in better detail, but check out the video of the damper in action during the recent Sechuan earthquake. Pretty exciting stuff, but hey - it worked!Here's the video: Finally, a link to the article on Gizmodo that explai...

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July 31, 2007 at 01:25 PM | 0 comments | 8 views | 2 mobile views | Asia, Photography, Cambodia
Angkor Wat Pictures Posted

The pictures from Angkor Wat, Cambodia have been posted. There is a small set and a large set depending your bandwidth preferences.

Included link: Click here to view pictures of Angkor Wat, Cambodia

July 31, 2007 at 01:23 PM | 0 comments | 10 views | 2 mobile views | Asia, Thailand
James Bond Island Pictures Posted

Pictures from James Bond Island & Phang Nga, Thailand are posted.

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July 28, 2007 at 11:47 AM | 0 comments | 9 views | 2 mobile views | Asia, Thailand
Phuket Pictures Posted

Pictures from Phang Nga and Phuket, Thailand are posted.

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July 28, 2007 at 11:45 AM | 0 comments | 8 views | 2 mobile views | Asia, Bangkok, Thailand
Bangkok Pictures Posted

The pictures from Bangkok, Thailand are posted.

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July 18, 2007 at 10:50 AM | 10 comments | 11 views | 2 mobile views | Asia, Taipei, Travelogue, Taiwan
Travel: Epilogue

At this point I don't have much else to add about my trip to Southeast Asia (including Taiwan and Japan, which aren't technically in that area but you get the picture). I had planned on writing two more posts about general impressions of Vietnam and another on hotels and such, but lost interest and have moved on to other things. I'll continue to add photos to the site, but I have turned off the notifications so check back from time to time to see the new photo albums. I had a great trip...

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July 16, 2007 at 12:46 AM | 4 comments | 9 views | 2 mobile views | Photography, Asia, Hong Kong
Pictures Posted: Hong Kong

Pictures from my trip to Hong Kong, Lantau and Macau are now posted.

Included link: Click to view pictures of Hong Kong

July 15, 2007 at 03:55 PM | 4 comments | 22 views | 2 mobile views | Photography, Tokyo, Asia, Kyoto
Tokyo and Kyoto Pictures are Posted

I'm starting to post pictures. The first two sets from Tokyo and Kyoto are now live. Thanks to Matt Poehler for passing along his photos.

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July 13, 2007 at 11:36 AM | 7 comments | 12 views | 2 mobile views | Hanoi, Vietnam, Travelogue, Asia
Last Stop - Hanoi, Vietnam

The last stop on my tour of Southeast Asia is Hanoi, Vietnam, the capital. From Hanoi I fly to Bangkok, then to Tokyo then to San Francisco - about 17 hours all in. I'm actually in San Francisco as I write this, but its best if you use your imagination that I'm still traveling. Finding time to write is difficult when on the road, and the plane ride, though long, was not terribly conducive to organizing these posts. In addition, I have over 3,000 photos on this laptop and that will likely con...

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Included link: Read more about the Thang Long Water Puppet Show

July 12, 2007 at 02:07 PM | 5 comments | 21 views | 2 mobile views | Asia, Vietnam, Travelogue
Halong Bay - Northern Vietnam

The next stop on my tour of Vietnam was Halong Bay, along the northern coast of the Gulf of Tonkin. I had originally intended to visit the town of Hue and tour the Imperial Palace and Perfume River, but flights didn't work out so I headed North instead. Halong Bay is a vast collection of over 2,000 small limestone islands, each jutting amazingly out of the water and covered with dense jungle. Many of the islands contain vast caves, small isolated beaches and abundant wildlife. The scenery i...

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Included link: Read more about visiting Halong Bay...

July 11, 2007 at 12:06 PM | 13 comments | 9 views | 2 mobile views | Travelogue, Asia, Saigon, Vietnam
I Refuse To Say Good Morning Vietnam! - Saigon

My first stop in the Socialist Republic of Vietnam was its largest city, Ho Chi Minh City. I arrived from Singapore via JetStar, this time luggage intact. The former capital of South Vietnam, Saigon was quickly renamed in honor Vietnam's favorite Communist, Ho Chi Minh, following the communist victory in 1975. I'll talk more about Ho Chi Minh when I visit Ha Noi, the capital. Most people refer to the city as Ho Chi Minh, or HCM in writing. More fashionable venues such as restaurants, hotels ...

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Included link: Read more about Weasel Coffee

July 6, 2007 at 11:42 AM | 8 comments | 8 views | 2 mobile views | Asia, Travelogue, Singapore
Singa-bore

I was in Singapore for a day on my way from Taiwan to Vietnam. I wanted to see it, and the plane stopped there anyway. Plus my luggage was there, being held hostage by JetStar. A bit of history on Singapore. Originally a sleepy fishing village off the coast of modern Maylasia, Singapore was a British colony up until 1963, when it became part of Maylasia. Two years later, Singapore gained full independence from Malaysia and formed the Republic of Singapore, one of the smallest countries i...

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Included link: Read more about Singapore Airlines' stellar record of great service.

July 5, 2007 at 12:43 PM | 12 comments | 17 views | 2 mobile views | Taipei, Travelogue, Asia, Taiwan
Taipei 101

Taipei 101 is not a lesson in the capital of Taiwan, but is the name of a building that currently holds the title of "Tallest Building in the World." Note: this title is disputed with a building in Dubai called Burj Dubai, but they do concede that Taipei 101 is taller. Taipei 101 holds records for: Tallest structure: 1,671 feet. Higest structural roof: 1,474 feet. Highest occupied floor: 1,441 feet. Fastest building elevator: 37.5 miles per hour. About that last fact, the eleva...

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July 4, 2007 at 10:14 AM | 7 comments | 11 views | 2 mobile views | Cambodia, Travelogue, Asia
More Pictures from Angkor Wat

Greetings from the Socialist Republic of Vietnam! Currently I'm in Ho Chi Minh City, arriving here from Singapore this morning. The internet is much better (and cheaper) here than previous spots. Following Cambodia, I was in Taiwan, then Singapore and now here. I wanted to share so more photos from Angkor Wat before talking about Taiwan and Singapore. I took 566 pictures in Cambodia, so many that I had to buy an external backup drive to keep from fililng up my laptop. I haven't really...

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Included link: Read about JetStar Asia, the uber-cheap discount airline.

June 30, 2007 at 11:59 AM | 9 comments | 15 views | 2 mobile views | Cambodia, Asia, Travelogue
Cambodia and Angkor Wat

Today I'm in Taipei, Taiwan. My luggage has been lost by JetStar and is somewhere between Singapore and here. I'm on day 3 with this outfit. Tomorrow I buy all new. The internet in Taiwan is much better than that in Cambodia or Thailand. This post is about Cambodia and my visit to Angkor Wat. Cambodia was truly the highlight of my trip so far. Getting to Cambodia is much easier than I would have imagined. The capital, Phnom Pen, has a large and established international airport, b...

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Included link: Read more about Angkor Wat

June 27, 2007 at 10:02 AM | 12 comments | 17 views | 2 mobile views | Asia, Thailand, Travelogue
James Bond Discovery - Phang Nga

Greetings from Siem Reap, Cambodia. Im writing from the Hotel de la Paix just outside the Angkor Wat world heritage site. I arrived here last night on a prop plane from Bangkok, an easy 45 minute flight. Because the internet service was so spotty in Thailand, This is my last Thailand post to do before getting caught up and talking about the amazing things Im seeing in Cambodia. In the last post I talked about the many reasons to go to Patong in Phuket. Conversely, many Phuket tourists ...

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Included link: Listen to Jonathon Coulton's Ballad of the Evil Genius... (click the Play Music button)

June 26, 2007 at 08:55 AM | 8 comments | 26 views | 2 mobile views | Travelogue, Thailand, Asia
Phang Nga, Patong and a girl Named Poo

Earlier I wrote about my short visit to Bangkok, after which I quickly fled to the coast to take in what makes Thailand most famous, its beaches. These days it seems most people who visit Thailand only spend a day or so in Bangkok, if even that. Its worth a look, and its likely youíll be flying into and out of its new international airport anyway, so defer your transfer to Phuket or Samui for a day or so and see the city. Phuket is currently the destination of choice for most visitors. It...

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Included link: Read more about the 2004 Asian Tsunami Disaster

June 23, 2007 at 09:36 PM | 7 comments | 10 views | 2 mobile views | Bangkok, Travelogue, Thailand, Asia
Baby got Baht!

Note: The internet is pretty flakey here so the posts have slowed down a bit. Greetings from Phang Nga, a sleepy little seaside town about a half hour north of Phuket. Arrived here from Bangkok yesterday for some beach time and pure relaxation, which is about the only thing place is selling. The picture above is from the Grand Palace in Bangkok. Phuket and the coast is for later. Also, the internet isnt very good here so Ill need to be economical with the pictures. I spent about a day ...

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Included link: See my place in Phangnga

June 20, 2007 at 06:00 AM | 14 comments | 8 views | 2 mobile views | Bangkok, Travelogue, Asia, Thailand
Errata and the Trip to Bangkok

I arrived in Bangkok this afternoon after a short flight from Hong Kong. Door to door it was an easy trip. Its impressive to take a transit system that is so well integrated. The subway from my hotel took me to Hong Kong Stations Airport Express. When I arrived, I bought my ticket for $100HK (about $12). I was able to check my bags through to Thailand at the train station, which is a wonderful convenience. The Hong Kong station is below 1 Financial Center which has two notable features: ...

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Included link: Read about cucumber-flavored Pepsi

June 19, 2007 at 05:48 AM | 12 comments | 8 views | 2 mobile views | Hong Kong, Asia, Travelogue
Macau and the Amazing Race

Today I set aside for a day trip to Macau, the island-state I also described as the Las Vegas of Asia. Macau was a colony of Portugal for over 400 years, and was the seat of Christianity and Jesuit missions throughout Asia. Funny how that devout background has evolved. Unable to compete with Hong Kong as a major financial market and trade bureau into Indochina, Macau gave up and instead focused on becoming world-class purveyors of gambling, opium and prostitution all with remarkable success...

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Included link: Read more about the Wynn Macau resort and casino

June 18, 2007 at 08:17 AM | 11 comments | 15 views | 2 mobile views | Hong Kong, Travelogue, Asia
Buddha Call!

Today I took the ferry over to Lantau Island to see the Big Buddha. Everyone I talked to and every guide book I read said you must go see the Big Buddha. I got off the ferry, and there were signs pointing to the buses to take you to the Big Buddha. When I got there, it is in fact, a Big Buddha. Seldom do tourist draws live up to their hype. The fact that this one was so remarkably under hyped, made its realization that much more satisfactory. Its called Big Buddha because the statue of ...

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Included link: Read more about the Big Buddha

June 17, 2007 at 10:47 AM | 6 comments | 10 views | 2 mobile views | Asia, Travelogue, Hong Kong
Welcome to Hong Kong! (or, You're Not in Tokyo Anymore)

Ive been in Hong Kong since Thursday night. I wanted to spend a few days getting to know the city a bit before writing about it. Ive been taking lots of pictures. Hong Kong is an incredibly photogenic place, with its eclectic mixture of modern buildings and other progressive structures. The city is also one of the densest human settlements on earth, which also makes it interesting to explore. Hong Kong is the 36th largest economy in the world. 36 may not sound impressive, but consndie...

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Included link: Read more about Macau

June 14, 2007 at 08:55 PM | 8 comments | 12 views | 2 mobile views | Tokyo, Japan, Travelogue, Asia
Lost in Translation... Or Just Lost?

Before I went to Japan, I was told that it can be a real challenge to get around because outside of the hotels, very little English is spoken and many of the critical street signs, transit instructions, etc. arent written in western characters or were translated. I actually found this not to be the case. With a little bit of patience, its quite easy to get around. The subway system in Tokyo is second to none, and the train systems are intuitive, easy to use and inexpensive. Contrast thi...

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Included link: Some interesting photos from Japan, enhanced in the computer.

June 13, 2007 at 06:33 AM | 12 comments | 16 views | 2 mobile views | Asia, Kyoto, Travelogue, Japan
Kyoto, Shinkansen and More Chicken

Today I rode the "bullet train" from Tokyo to Kyoto. They don't call it "bullet", though. I guess that's too violent of an image. Its a "high speed" train, or "shinkansen" as its called here. High speed indeed. 300 KM/hour. By the way, checking out of my hotel this morning, I was surprised to learn that the building had both an international ATM (which is key as Japan is mostly cash-only) and a Starbucks. The coffee is better than that they serve in the hotel, and breakfast for $5 is cert...

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Included link: Read about the Shinkansen high speed train system.

June 11, 2007 at 06:09 PM | 18 comments | 21 views | 2 mobile views | Travelogue, Asia, Tokyo, Japan
The Food in Japan

Probably the most readily notable element of a different culture is the food. In essence the most pressing question in arriving in a new place is, "What do I eat here?" Followed by other cultural norms such as "How do I eat here?" and "When do I eat here?" and lastly, "How do I pay for things I eat here?" Yeah, that's me in front of a Gap store with my Starbucks coffee. The Starbucks in Shibuya, Tokyo is the highest volume store in the world. Can you spot the gringo? The food in Japan h...

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Included link: Need suggestions for eating in Japan?

June 10, 2007 at 02:17 PM | 14 comments | 67 views | 2 mobile views | Travelogue, Japan, Tokyo, Asia
Konichiwa - Tokyo

Arrived in Japan yesterday around 4:30. You leave Los Angeles at noon and arrive in Tokyo at 4:00 but the next day. The flight over here on ANA was basically an 11 hour booze cruise. They seem to understand well that the more passengers drink early on, the more they sleep later on. Two meals, 7 drinks and 3 movies later I arrived in Japan. Its raining and humid, but other wise no complaints. Met up with Matt Poehler, Joyce Nishimura and Sam Matalka from Gap last night for a great dinner...

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Included link: Tokyo Weather

June 8, 2007 at 10:36 AM | 18 comments | 11 views | 2 mobile views | Asia
Its the Last Day of School

Today is my last day at Gap Inc. I joined in September 1998 as a Senior Analyst in IT Internal Audit. My how things have changed. Technically, I should say that 're-joined'. I worked at the Gap store in Mesa, Arizona during graduate school. Earlier in 1998, Khakis Swing really got things rolling, and Gap posted monthly comps in the high 30s nearly every month. I still have $48 stock options to prove how well things were going. The picture above was taken in November of 1998, but I dont reme...

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Included link: Kris' Online Travel Planner

May 31, 2007 at 09:26 AM | 0 comments | 11 views | 2 mobile views | Asia
Online Travel Planner

Hello, I've decided to create my own travel planner to organize and document my itinerary. Its a living document, so you can check back on occasion to view the latest details. I'm not very good at traveling without a plan so this helps me keep my sanity. Check it out at the link below.

Included link: Link to Kris' online travel planner: Asia

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