March 9, 2014 at 08:24 AM

So Long, Tokyo...

March 9, 2014 at 08:24 AM

So Long, Tokyo...

Asia, Japan, Tokyo

After 48 hours in Tokyo, I'm off to Hong Kong but it was a terrific though short trip. It was great to catch up with Matt who just moved to Japan in January, but is already a skilled host, tour guide and culinary ambassador. It was unusually cold in Tokyo, but just as we were leaving the famed cherry blossoms were starting to bloom. This post has one photo.

March 8, 2014 at 05:26 PM

Hello from Tokyo

March 8, 2014 at 05:26 PM

Hello from Tokyo

Asia, Japan, Tokyo

On my way to Hong Kong for work, I'm spending a few days in Tokyo to see our friend Matt who moved to Japan in January. It was snowing when we arrived, but that hasn't slowed us down from non-stop eating. Next stop, Hong Kong. This post has one photo.

August 28, 2013 at 03:37 PM

A Beautiful Night in Hong Kong

August 28, 2013 at 03:37 PM

A Beautiful Night in Hong Kong

Asia, China, Hong Kong

I was in Hong Kong for the past week on a whirlwind visit to South China. While I was seldom outside, the weather in Hong Kong was remarkably clear and sunny. I was able to sneak out my last night and grab some photos along Victoria Harbor. This post has one photo.

June 8, 2013 at 12:07 PM

High Above Victoria Harbor

June 8, 2013 at 12:07 PM

High Above Victoria Harbor

Asia, China, Hong Kong

This view is from the top of the W Hotel in Kowloon looking over Victoria Harbor toward Hong Kong Island. The tall building in the foreground is the ICC, which at 1,558 feet tall, is presently the tallest building in Hong Kong. This post has three photos.

June 5, 2013 at 06:42 AM

The Giant Yellow Rubber Duck of Hong Kong

June 5, 2013 at 06:42 AM

The Giant Yellow Rubber Duck of Hong Kong

Asia, China, Hong Kong

Hong Kong's Victoria Harbor has recently been host to artist Florentijn Hofman's aptly-titled floating art exhibit, "Rubber Duck." The 16.5-meter high inflatable bath toy has been on exhibition since May 2, and famously deflated a few weeks ago after being buffeted about in late-spring storm. Today the duck is moored to the harbor on the Kowloon side, but still a big draw against its highly photogenic background. I had to fight quite the crowds, including many small children, to get this photo.

June 2, 2013 at 12:35 PM

30 Hours in Shanghai

June 2, 2013 at 12:35 PM

30 Hours in Shanghai

Asia, China, Shanghai

We stopped in Shanghai on our way to Hong Kong to visit our friend Myra and do a little local, non-tourist sight-seeing. I was only in town for about 30 hours, while Jessica stayed three days. We ate, went out and spent the day strolling around some of the more interested back-alleys of old Shanghai. This post has 16 photos.

July 17, 2012 at 09:22 AM

Photo by Kris Koeller - Gap China

July 17, 2012 at 09:22 AM

Photo by Kris Koeller - Gap China

Asia, China, Hong Kong, Photo by Kris Koeller

July 8, 2012 at 03:27 PM

Two Tall Buildings in Hong Kong

July 8, 2012 at 03:27 PM

Two Tall Buildings in Hong Kong

Asia, China, Hong Kong

July 1, 2012 at 05:35 AM

HDR Photo of Hong Kong

July 1, 2012 at 05:35 AM

HDR Photo of Hong Kong

Asia, China, HDR, Hong Kong

June 29, 2012 at 03:34 AM

Greetings from Shanghai!

June 29, 2012 at 03:34 AM

Greetings from Shanghai!

Asia, China, Shanghai

June 26, 2012 at 12:36 PM

Greetings from Hong Kong!

June 26, 2012 at 12:36 PM

Greetings from Hong Kong!

Asia, China, HDR, Hong Kong

June 25, 2012 at 12:00 PM

Dinner at Din Tai Fung in Hong Kong

June 25, 2012 at 12:00 PM

Dinner at Din Tai Fung in Hong Kong

Asia, China, Hong Kong, Instagram, iPhone

June 24, 2012 at 09:23 AM

Pho 24

June 24, 2012 at 09:23 AM

Pho 24

Asia, China, Hong Kong, Instagram, iPhone, Vietnam

June 24, 2012 at 04:38 AM

100 Floors above Kowloon

June 24, 2012 at 04:38 AM

100 Floors above Kowloon

Asia, China, Hong Kong, Instagram, iPhone

March 11, 2012 at 10:07 PM

The Chiang Family Wedding in Beijing

March 11, 2012 at 10:07 PM

The Chiang Family Wedding in Beijing

Asia, Beijing, China, The Chiangs

March 10, 2012 at 05:45 PM

The Summer Palace in Winter

March 10, 2012 at 05:45 PM

The Summer Palace in Winter

Asia, Beijing, China

February 27, 2012 at 07:50 PM

The Opposite House Hotel in Beijing, China

February 27, 2012 at 07:50 PM

The Opposite House Hotel in Beijing, China

Asia, Beijing, China, Hotels

February 4, 2012 at 06:19 PM

A Smoggy Day Stuck at the Beijing Airport

February 4, 2012 at 06:19 PM

A Smoggy Day Stuck at the Beijing Airport

Asia, Beijing, China, Daily Photo

January 23, 2012 at 07:18 PM

The Harbin, China Snow & Ice Festival

January 23, 2012 at 07:18 PM

The Harbin, China Snow & Ice Festival

Asia, China, Guides, Harbin, Snow, Travelogue

January 11, 2012 at 07:50 PM

Tour of the Summer Palace: Beijing, China

January 11, 2012 at 07:50 PM

Tour of the Summer Palace: Beijing, China

Asia, Beijing, China, Museums, Travelogue

January 6, 2012 at 11:49 PM

Ni Hao from Beijing, China!

January 6, 2012 at 11:49 PM

Ni Hao from Beijing, China!

Asia, Beijing, China, The Chiangs

September 28, 2011 at 05:06 PM

Daily Photo: The Presidential Palace in Hanoi, Vietnam

September 28, 2011 at 05:06 PM

Daily Photo: The Presidential Palace in Hanoi, Vietnam

Asia, Daily Photo, Hanoi, Vietnam

September 23, 2011 at 08:12 PM

Daily Photo: Welcome to Gap Hong Kong

September 23, 2011 at 08:12 PM

Daily Photo: Welcome to Gap Hong Kong

Asia, China, Daily Photo, Hong Kong

September 1, 2011 at 02:54 PM

Daily Photo: The Best Traveling Accessory

September 1, 2011 at 02:54 PM

Daily Photo: The Best Traveling Accessory

Asia, Bangkok, Daily Photo, Thailand

August 30, 2011 at 01:14 PM

Daily Photo: The Big Buddha on Lantau Island, Hong Kong

August 30, 2011 at 01:14 PM

Daily Photo: The Big Buddha on Lantau Island, Hong Kong

Asia, China, Daily Photo, HDR, Hong Kong, Lantau Island

August 26, 2011 at 12:05 PM

Daily Photo: Po Lin Monastery, Lantau Island Hong Kong

August 26, 2011 at 12:05 PM

Daily Photo: Po Lin Monastery, Lantau Island Hong Kong

Asia, China, Daily Photo, Hong Kong, Lantau Island

August 22, 2011 at 04:05 PM

Daily Photo: The Great Wall of China at Mu Tian Yu

August 22, 2011 at 04:05 PM

Daily Photo: The Great Wall of China at Mu Tian Yu

Asia, Beijing, China, Daily Photo, HDR

August 11, 2011 at 09:00 AM

Daily Photo: Sushi on the Beach in Phang Nga

August 11, 2011 at 09:00 AM

Daily Photo: Sushi on the Beach in Phang Nga

Asia, Beach, Daily Photo, HDR, Thailand

August 6, 2011 at 10:14 AM

Daily Photo: The Park Hyatt Tokyo

August 6, 2011 at 10:14 AM

Daily Photo: The Park Hyatt Tokyo

Asia, Daily Photo, Japan, Tokyo

May 7, 2011 at 09:54 AM

Photo by Kris Koeller - National Geographic

May 7, 2011 at 09:54 AM

Photo by Kris Koeller - National Geographic

Asia, Beijing, China, Europe, France, Paris, Photo by Kris Koeller, Photography

November 30, 2010 at 08:44 PM

Highlighted Travel Photos: On the Bund in Shanghai

November 30, 2010 at 08:44 PM

Highlighted Travel Photos: On the Bund in Shanghai

Asia, China, Photography, Shanghai

November 12, 2010 at 05:06 PM

My Recent Travels to Cuba, Iran and North Korea

November 12, 2010 at 05:06 PM

My Recent Travels to Cuba, Iran and North Korea

Asia, China, Shanghai, Travelogue

November 10, 2010 at 09:34 PM

Welcome to Gap China!

November 10, 2010 at 09:34 PM

Welcome to Gap China!

Asia, China, Shanghai

November 10, 2010 at 11:18 AM

A Tale of Two Beefs: HOPR vs Lawry's

November 10, 2010 at 11:18 AM

A Tale of Two Beefs: HOPR vs Lawry's

Asia, Food: San Francisco, Japan, Tokyo

October 26, 2010 at 12:14 PM

More Photos from Tokyo, Japan

October 26, 2010 at 12:14 PM

More Photos from Tokyo, Japan

Asia, Japan, Tokyo

October 19, 2010 at 11:59 AM

More Pictures from Shanghai

October 19, 2010 at 11:59 AM

More Pictures from Shanghai

Asia, China, Photography, Shanghai

October 1, 2010 at 06:41 PM

Photo by Kris Koeller - Birkenstock

October 1, 2010 at 06:41 PM

Photo by Kris Koeller - Birkenstock

Asia, China, Photo by Kris Koeller, Shanghai

September 23, 2010 at 10:06 PM

Travels to China: Three Days in Shanghai

September 23, 2010 at 10:06 PM

Travels to China: Three Days in Shanghai

Asia, China, Hipstamatic, Shanghai, Travelogue, Video

September 20, 2010 at 07:00 PM

More Pictures from Beijing

September 20, 2010 at 07:00 PM

More Pictures from Beijing

Asia, Beijing, China, HDR, Photography, Travelogue

September 19, 2010 at 08:35 PM

A New Yorker Relaxes in Tokyo

September 19, 2010 at 08:35 PM

A New Yorker Relaxes in Tokyo

Asia, Hipstamatic, iPhone, Japan, Tokyo

September 17, 2010 at 10:43 PM

The Tokyo Subway Gets Rather Crowded

September 17, 2010 at 10:43 PM

The Tokyo Subway Gets Rather Crowded

Asia, iPhone, Japan, Tokyo

September 16, 2010 at 01:15 AM

The Supreme Japanese Beef Shabu at Onyasai

September 16, 2010 at 01:15 AM

The Supreme Japanese Beef Shabu at Onyasai

Asia, Hipstamatic, iPhone, Japan, Tokyo

September 15, 2010 at 02:00 AM

A 36 Year-Old Cup of Coffee

September 15, 2010 at 02:00 AM

A 36 Year-Old Cup of Coffee

Asia, Hipstamatic, iPhone, Japan, Tokyo

September 15, 2010 at 12:40 AM

Walking to Shinjuku Station

September 15, 2010 at 12:40 AM

Walking to Shinjuku Station

Asia, Hipstamatic, iPhone, Japan, Tokyo

September 13, 2010 at 09:55 AM

CoCo Ichiban Curry

September 13, 2010 at 09:55 AM

CoCo Ichiban Curry

Asia, Hipstamatic, iPhone, Japan, Tokyo

September 11, 2010 at 09:25 PM

Walking Toward to Jing An Park

September 11, 2010 at 09:25 PM

Walking Toward to Jing An Park

Asia, China, Hipstamatic, iPhone, Shanghai

September 10, 2010 at 09:40 AM

Great Eats at Yang's Fried Dumplings

September 10, 2010 at 09:40 AM

Great Eats at Yang's Fried Dumplings

Asia, China, Hipstamatic, iPhone, Shanghai

September 8, 2010 at 02:25 AM

Looking Down on Shanghai

September 8, 2010 at 02:25 AM

Looking Down on Shanghai

Asia, China, Shanghai

September 7, 2010 at 06:25 AM

On the Bund - Shanghai

September 7, 2010 at 06:25 AM

On the Bund - Shanghai

Asia, China, HDR, Shanghai

September 6, 2010 at 11:44 AM

Travels to China: Three Days in Beijing

September 6, 2010 at 11:44 AM

Travels to China: Three Days in Beijing

Asia, Beijing, China, Hipstamatic, Travelogue, Video

September 5, 2010 at 05:00 AM

The Forbidden City

September 5, 2010 at 05:00 AM

The Forbidden City

Asia, Beijing, China, Hipstamatic

September 4, 2010 at 10:55 AM

Roast Duck at Dadong in Beijing

September 4, 2010 at 10:55 AM

Roast Duck at Dadong in Beijing

Asia, Beijing, China, Hipstamatic

September 4, 2010 at 01:40 AM

The Great Wall at Mutian Yu

September 4, 2010 at 01:40 AM

The Great Wall at Mutian Yu

Asia, Beijing, China, Hipstamatic

September 3, 2010 at 10:45 AM

Ding Ding Xian Hot Pot in Beijing

September 3, 2010 at 10:45 AM

Ding Ding Xian Hot Pot in Beijing

Asia, Beijing, China, Hipstamatic

September 2, 2010 at 10:35 AM

My Ride

September 2, 2010 at 10:35 AM

My Ride

Asia, Beijing, China, Hipstamatic, Japan, Shanghai

September 1, 2010 at 11:10 PM

Off to China

September 1, 2010 at 11:10 PM

Off to China

Asia, Beijing, China, Japan, Shanghai, Tokyo

July 8, 2010 at 04:45 PM

Travels to Japan: Two Days in Kyoto

July 8, 2010 at 04:45 PM

Travels to Japan: Two Days in Kyoto

Asia, Japan, Kyoto, Travelogue

June 11, 2010 at 07:25 PM

Precooked Chicken Wings from Shanghai

June 11, 2010 at 07:25 PM

Precooked Chicken Wings from Shanghai

Asia, iPhone

May 11, 2010 at 07:32 PM

Travels to Japan: Three Days in Tokyo

May 11, 2010 at 07:32 PM

Travels to Japan: Three Days in Tokyo

Asia, Japan, Tokyo, Travelogue

May 4, 2010 at 06:56 AM

The Best Museum in Tokyo

May 4, 2010 at 06:56 AM

The Best Museum in Tokyo

Asia, Japan, Museums, Tokyo

May 3, 2010 at 10:05 PM

Week One in Japan

May 3, 2010 at 10:05 PM

Week One in Japan

Asia, Japan, Tokyo

April 28, 2010 at 11:24 PM

Hello from Kyoto!

April 28, 2010 at 11:24 PM

Hello from Kyoto!

Asia, iPhone, Japan, Kyoto

April 27, 2010 at 06:54 AM

Poolside in Tokyo

April 27, 2010 at 06:54 AM

Poolside in Tokyo

Asia, iPhone, Japan, Tokyo

April 25, 2010 at 11:55 PM

At the Park Hyatt Tokyo

April 25, 2010 at 11:55 PM

At the Park Hyatt Tokyo

Asia, iPhone, Japan, Tokyo

April 25, 2010 at 09:09 PM

Waiting in Line at Sushi Dai

April 25, 2010 at 09:09 PM

Waiting in Line at Sushi Dai

Asia, Japan, Tokyo

April 24, 2010 at 03:22 PM

The United Airlines Red Carpet Club

April 24, 2010 at 03:22 PM

The United Airlines Red Carpet Club

Asia, Japan

August 19, 2009 at 01:32 PM

The Raffles Hotel: Singapore

August 19, 2009 at 01:32 PM

The Raffles Hotel: Singapore

Asia, HDR, Singapore

August 17, 2009 at 07:05 PM

Jetlagged in Singapore

August 17, 2009 at 07:05 PM

Jetlagged in Singapore

Asia, Singapore

August 16, 2009 at 03:36 AM

The ANA Beer Making Robot

August 16, 2009 at 03:36 AM

The ANA Beer Making Robot

Asia, Video

August 16, 2009 at 02:02 AM

Eating on ANA

August 16, 2009 at 02:02 AM

Eating on ANA

Asia

March 7, 2009 at 02:58 AM

Obligatory Apple Store Photo - Taipei Edition

March 7, 2009 at 02:58 AM

Obligatory Apple Store Photo - Taipei Edition

Asia, Taipei, Taiwan

June 24, 2008 at 08:20 PM

Lifesaving Engineering in Action: Taipei 101

June 24, 2008 at 08:20 PM

Lifesaving Engineering in Action: Taipei 101

Asia, Taipei, Taiwan, Video

July 31, 2007 at 01:25 PM

Angkor Wat Pictures Posted

July 31, 2007 at 01:25 PM

Angkor Wat Pictures Posted

Asia, Cambodia, Photography

July 31, 2007 at 01:23 PM

James Bond Island Pictures Posted

July 31, 2007 at 01:23 PM

James Bond Island Pictures Posted

Asia, Thailand

July 28, 2007 at 11:47 AM

Phuket Pictures Posted

July 28, 2007 at 11:47 AM

Phuket Pictures Posted

Asia, Thailand

July 28, 2007 at 11:45 AM

Bangkok Pictures Posted

July 28, 2007 at 11:45 AM

Bangkok Pictures Posted

Asia, Bangkok, Thailand

July 18, 2007 at 10:50 AM

Travel: Epilogue

July 18, 2007 at 10:50 AM

Travel: Epilogue

Asia, Sunset, Taipei, Taiwan, Thailand, Travelogue

July 16, 2007 at 12:46 AM

Pictures Posted: Hong Kong

July 16, 2007 at 12:46 AM

Pictures Posted: Hong Kong

Asia, China, Hong Kong, Photography

July 15, 2007 at 03:55 PM

Tokyo and Kyoto Pictures are Posted

July 15, 2007 at 03:55 PM

Tokyo and Kyoto Pictures are Posted

Asia, HDR, Kyoto, Photography, Tokyo

July 13, 2007 at 11:36 AM

Last Stop: A Visit to Hanoi, Vietnam

July 13, 2007 at 11:36 AM

Last Stop: A Visit to Hanoi, Vietnam

Asia, Hanoi, Travelogue, Vietnam

July 12, 2007 at 02:07 PM

A Visit to Halong Bay in Northern Vietnam

July 12, 2007 at 02:07 PM

A Visit to Halong Bay in Northern Vietnam

Asia, Travelogue, Vietnam

July 11, 2007 at 12:06 PM

Travels to Vietnam: Three Days in Saigon

July 11, 2007 at 12:06 PM

Travels to Vietnam: Three Days in Saigon

Asia, Museums, Saigon, Travelogue, Vietnam

July 6, 2007 at 11:42 AM

Singa-bore: A One Day Visit to Singapore

July 6, 2007 at 11:42 AM

Singa-bore: A One Day Visit to Singapore

Asia, Singapore, Travelogue

July 5, 2007 at 12:43 PM

A Three Day Visit to Taipei, Taiwan and Taipei 101

July 5, 2007 at 12:43 PM

A Three Day Visit to Taipei, Taiwan and Taipei 101

Asia, Taipei, Taiwan, Travelogue

July 4, 2007 at 10:14 AM

More Pictures from Angkor Wat

July 4, 2007 at 10:14 AM

More Pictures from Angkor Wat

Asia, Cambodia, Travelogue

June 30, 2007 at 11:59 AM

A Visit to Cambodia and Angkor Wat

June 30, 2007 at 11:59 AM

A Visit to Cambodia and Angkor Wat

Asia, Cambodia, Travelogue

June 27, 2007 at 10:02 AM

A Visit to James Bond Island in Phang Nga, Thailand

June 27, 2007 at 10:02 AM

A Visit to James Bond Island in Phang Nga, Thailand

Asia, Thailand, Travelogue

June 26, 2007 at 08:55 AM

A Visit to Phang Nga, Patong and Phuket

June 26, 2007 at 08:55 AM

A Visit to Phang Nga, Patong and Phuket

Asia, Thailand, Travelogue

June 23, 2007 at 09:36 PM

A One Day Visit to Bangkok, Thailand

June 23, 2007 at 09:36 PM

A One Day Visit to Bangkok, Thailand

Asia, Bangkok, Thailand, Travelogue

June 20, 2007 at 06:00 AM

Errata and the Trip to Bangkok

June 20, 2007 at 06:00 AM

Errata and the Trip to Bangkok

Asia, Bangkok, China, Hong Kong, Thailand, Travelogue

June 19, 2007 at 05:48 AM

A One Day Visit to Macau

June 19, 2007 at 05:48 AM

A One Day Visit to Macau

Asia, China, Hong Kong, Travelogue

June 18, 2007 at 08:17 AM

A Visit to Lantau Island and the Big Buddha of Hong Kong

June 18, 2007 at 08:17 AM

A Visit to Lantau Island and the Big Buddha of Hong Kong

Asia, China, Hong Kong, Lantau Island, Travelogue

June 17, 2007 at 10:47 AM

Welcome to Hong Kong! (or, You're Not in Tokyo Anymore)

June 17, 2007 at 10:47 AM

Welcome to Hong Kong! (or, You're Not in Tokyo Anymore)

Asia, China, Hong Kong, Travelogue

June 14, 2007 at 08:55 PM

Lost in Translation... Or Just Lost?

June 14, 2007 at 08:55 PM

Lost in Translation... Or Just Lost?

Asia, Japan, Tokyo, Travelogue

June 13, 2007 at 06:33 AM

Kyoto, Shinkansen and More Chicken

June 13, 2007 at 06:33 AM

Kyoto, Shinkansen and More Chicken

Asia, HDR, Japan, Kyoto, Travelogue

June 11, 2007 at 06:09 PM

The Food in Japan

June 11, 2007 at 06:09 PM

The Food in Japan

Asia, Japan, Tokyo, Travelogue

June 10, 2007 at 02:17 PM

Konichiwa - Tokyo

June 10, 2007 at 02:17 PM

Konichiwa - Tokyo

Asia, HDR, Japan, Tokyo, Travelogue

May 31, 2007 at 09:26 AM

Online Travel Planner

May 31, 2007 at 09:26 AM

Online Travel Planner

Asia, HDR, Japan, Kyoto