Misc. Travel in 2016 - Part II

And here's the second part of the year - most of the photos actually taken in the final 4 months. I wonder what 2017 will hold.

Hong Kong (September)

Showing a visiting US colleague around with a Tesla Uber!

Macau (September)

First time back in 9 years - the Las Vegas of Asia with a neglected historical core

San Francisco, New York, and Philadelphia, United States (September)

Admittedly was a little nervous landing on the 15th anniversary of 9/11, but was a nice trip and had the opportunity to catch up with a lot of old friends, see some urban art, and try some very peculiar grapes native to North America.

Warsaw, Poland (October)

First time visiting, here on a layover between Romania and Armenia. I was pleasantly surprised - beautiful parks, nice food, and great weather.  Sadly did not have too much time to do much else.

Vienna, Austria (October)

Was here on a layover returning from Armenia. Last time visiting was in 2009, and I accidentally visited the very same schnitzel restaurant - getting senile.

Zurich, Switzerland (October)

Layover between Vienna and returning home - enjoyed walking around and visiting various clock shops and museums. Nothing special aside from some nice photo opportunities.

Shanghai, China (November)

I went to my first modern science museum in China was impressed at the variety of complex topics presented to children - we had better pay attention to our STEM education!  Also, first time visiting the Shanghai Tower - was quite fun looking down on the 'bottle opener' (Shanghai World Financial Center).

Misc. Travel in 2016 - Part I

2016 was a busy year - a lot of travel related to work, but made a real effort to get out of the hotel room and explore my surroundings.  As such, I took quite a few more photos than last year, and thought I might share some of the more interesting ones.  While insufficient to warrant their own blog posts, they are numerous enough to split the post into two.

Taipei, Taiwan (January)

Lucky enough to both take the Hello Kitty Eva Air flight, as well as land just as the DPP won the election.

London, UK (February)

First experience visiting a private club (thanks to an old classmate), as well as revisiting Camden market since the fire.

Bali, Indonesia (May)

Japan (May, June)

Two separate trips - had the chance to do some cheesy things in Tokyo (going 'back in time' at Odaiba Oedo Onsen, as well as visit the Robot Restaurant), eat amazing food, and relax in a remote onsen in Tochigi prefecture as well as in Hitachi Seaside Park (which by a stroke of misfortune had almost no flowers!)

Seoul, Korea (May)

Beijing, China (August, November)

Both visits, blue skies!

Moscow (August)

A quick layover and an opportunity to enjoy some classic Russian food and songs