The contract sits in front of me, its dense kanji taunting me from the printed page. I stare blankly back and try hard to focus …



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Today’s office is that moment in time waiting for friends to wake. Our guesthouse lies half way between the bustle of Tokyo and our final destination …
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A wiser person than me accurately described our endless journeying as a holiday romance without the holiday, and without the romance – friendships and respect …
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Something for inquisitive minds and frequent travellers: TED Talks relaunches today with a brand new site and a lot more compelling content to stream or …
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After seven years of living in Tokyo its the first time in the UK that I’m only seeing my home land through the eyes of …
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To arrive back in Tokyo is to confront the rituals of physically and mentally unpacking. Today there isn’t a field research kit but in its place …
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Key ring board for Helsinki’s Yrjonkatu swimming pool and sauna includes a minature clocks to mark the entry time for each pool goer – anyone …
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Three days of workshops with people who specialise in topics I don’t – always a rich opportunity for learning. The discussions? The world 20 years …
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If you close your eyes and listen carefully to the sounds in next room you can hear a large pot of chai coming to the …
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The train journey from Chengdu to Lhasa takes 48 hours and 3 minutes. Before boarding passengers have to sign a waiver form saying that they …
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