Outside the window mountain ranges and numerous glaciers drift by – it’s all very tranquil. Inside the cabin the in-flight entertainment has been hi-jacked by someone …



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Spent the afternoon wandering around Chengdu with an inspiring traveler. We knew the direction of the center of town so we headed in roughly the …
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The degree to which his instruments were worn implied trust that they could do their job. Just a little too blunt to be an enjoyable …
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This morning’s office is an anonymous waiting room on the second floor of Beijing Main Station. A TV is on in the background watched by …
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Gas station on the outskirts of Beijing. Four things stand out: Taxi has gas nozzle and redundant petrol cap; tank is noticeably slow to fill; nozzle …
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The easiest and most pleasurable way to cover a lot of ground, spot interesting situations and when the occasion arises interact and document what is …
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What percentage of mobile phone users have straps? How is location of device in trouser pockets influenced by strap usage? What are the design …
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As we descend into Beijng the mental preparation for arrival kicks in. Leaving the plane’s cocoon can be jarring and music is my way to …
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The second hand phone market in Ji Lin city is a history lesson in phone design, covering everything from the original brick-like Motorolas & Nokias …
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