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China
The Countdown to the 2008 Olympics clock at Tiananmen Square during my 2005 trip to China
Line to enter the Forbidden City
The Hall of Supreme Harmony located in the heart of the Forbidden City
The Gate of Divine Prowess at the north entrance of the Forbidden City
The Summer Palace at Kunming Lake in Beijing
Boats on Kunming Lake at the Summer Palace
Dragon boat on Kunming Lake at the Summer Palace
The Great Wall of China
The Circular Mound Altar at the Temple of Heaven in Beijing
The Giant Wild Goose Pagoda in Xi'an
Built in 652 during the Tang Dynasty, the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda is a UNESCO World Heritage Site
The Xi'an City Wall is one of the oldest, largest and best preserved city walls in China
The Terracotta Army located outside of Xi'an
The Terracotta Army stands guard over the mausoleum of Qin Shi Huang, the first Emperor of China
Shanghai's modern skyline at Pudong in 2005
A lotus pool at the Humble Administrator's Garden in Suzhou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most famous gardens in China
A boatman maintaining the lotus plants at the Humble Administrator's Garden
A boat at West Lake in Hangzhou
Tea fields in Longjing Village outside of Hangzhou
Hand roasting Longjing tea leaves
A tea plantation in Longjing Village
Lingyin Temple outside of Hangzhou, one of the largest Buddhist temples in China
The monks leaving their robes out to air dry at Lingyin Temple
Taking the ferry from Kowloon to Hong Kong Island during my 2007 trip to Hong Kong
Hong Kong's skyline in 2007
Wong Tai Sin Temple in Hong Kong, a Taoist temple famed for the many prayers answered
Night view of Hong Kong's skyline in 2007
Malaysia
The Petronas Towers, the tallest twin towers in the world
The Petronas Towers, the tallest twin towers in the world
The Petronas Towers, the tallest twin towers in the world
The Petronas Towers, the tallest twin towers in the world
Fish ball noodle soup from the food court at the Suria KLCC mall at the foot of Petronas Towers
Visiting the Kuala Lumpur Bird Park, the largest covered bird park in the world
Parrots and macaws at the Kuala Lumpur Bird Park
Cattle egret in the trees at the Kuala Lumpur Bird Park
Yellow-billed stork on the prowl at the Kuala Lumpur Bird Park
Pied imperial pigeons, a Western & Victorian Crowned-pigeon, and an Indian Blue peafowl enjoying lunch at Kuala Lumpur Bird Park
Yellow-billed stork guarding the path at the Kuala Lumpur Bird Park
Waterfall at Kuala Lumpur Bird Park
The Thean Hou Temple in Kuala Lumpur
Thean Hou Temple
Altar dedicated to the Chinese sea goddess Mazu at Thean Hou Temple
Thean Hou Temple
Char kway teow, one of Malaysia's signature dishes
Batu Caves outside of Kuala Lumpur, one of most popular Hindu shrines outside India
Climbing the 272 steps at Batu Caves
One of the temples inside Batu Caves
Artwork inside Batu Caves
The view down the steps at Batu Caves
At the base of Batu Caves
The Lord Murugan Statue standing outside of Batu Caves is 140 tall and the third tallest statue of a Hindu deity in the world
The National Mosque of Malaysia
The National Mosque of Malaysia can hold 15,000 people
Gardens surrounding the National Mosque of Malaysia
Qatar
Early morning view of Doha's West Bay skyline from my hotel
Shrimp Khathra at SMAT, one of Doha's most well-known Qatari restaurants
Mahalla Shakhateel at SMAT, one of Doha's most well-known Qatari restaurants
View of the Persian Gulf from my table at SMAT
The National Museum of Qatar
Video wall inside the National Museum of Qatar show scenes from traditional Qatari life
Video wall inside the National Museum of Qatar show scenes from traditional Qatari life
Flag pole at the National Museum of Qatar
The Old Amiri Palace, home of the Emir of Qatar in the early 20th century, is located next to the National Museum of Qatar
Doha's Museum of Islamic Art, designed by architect I. M. Pei
Museum of Islamic Art and Doha Bay at twilight
The skyline of Doha's West Bay lit up at night
Dhows moving through the water in Doha Bay
Souq Waqif, the traditional marketplace in Doha
Souq Waqif, the traditional marketplace in Doha
The gorgeous entryway into the Persian restaurant Parisa Souq Waqif
Bell Pepper Dolma at Parisa Souq Waqif
Kabab Shishlik at Parisa Souq Waqif
Singapore
Supertree Grove at Gardens by the Bay in Singapore
Supertree Grove at Gardens by the Bay in Singapore
Supertree Grove at Gardens by the Bay in Singapore
Supertree Grove at Gardens by the Bay in Singapore
Supertree Grove at Gardens by the Bay in Singapore
Supertree Grove at Gardens by the Bay in Singapore
Supertree Grove at Gardens by the Bay in Singapore
Supertree Grove at Gardens by the Bay in Singapore
Supertree Grove at Gardens by the Bay in Singapore
Maxwell Food Centre, one of Singapore's famous hawker centres (outdoor food courts)
Hainanese Chicken Rice at Maxwell Food Centre
Prawn and pork dumplings over noodles at Maxwell Food Centre
Raffles Hotel in Singapore, where the Singapore Sling cocktail was invented in the early 1900s
The Long Bar at Raffles Hotel
Singapore sling at Raffles Hotel
Hawker Chan, home of the cheapest Michelin star meal
Michelin star winning soy sauce chicken and rice at Hawker Chan
Chinatown, Singapore
Chinatown, Singapore
Chinatown, Singapore
Chinatown, Singapore
Chinatown, Singapore
View of the Marina Bay Sands from Merlion Park
Singapore's Merlion statue facing the Marina Bay Sands
The merlion is Singapore's national symbol
Old and new architecture along the Singapore River
View of Singapore's skyline from the SkyPark observation deck on top of the Marina Bay Sands
Standing on the SkyPark observation deck at the Marina Bay Sands
Traditional Singapore breakfast of kaya toast, a soft boiled egg, and sweetened coffee
The Rain Vortex, the world's largest indoor waterfall, inside Singapore's Jewel Changi Airport
United Arab Emirates
Morning walk around Dubai Marina
Riding a jet boat in the Persian Gulf to see the Burj Al Arab, one of the tallest hotels in the world
Returning by jet boat from the Persian Gulf to Dubai Marina
Dune bashing in the Arabian Desert
Driving to our desert oasis
Desert sunset
Desert sunset
Camels enjoying their break
Setting up for dinner at our desert oasis
Arabic tea and dates
Belly dance performance at dinner
Balancing a sword while belly dancing
The Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world
Visiting the Jumeirah Mosque as part of the Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding's 'Open Doors. Open Minds.' program
Inside the Jumeirah Mosque
Wearing a traditional thawb inside Jumeirah Mosque
The flag of the United Arab Emirates inside the Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding
A traditional Dhow sailing ship outside the Dubai Museum
The Dubai Museum is housed inside Al Fahidi Fort, the oldest building in Dubai
The Dubai Fountain water show outside the Dubai Mall and the Burj Khalifa
The Burj Khalifa at night
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