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A hike up Huangshan: one of the most beautiful places I’ve been

Posted on July 4, 2010 by Scott Bressler

As promised, here is my post on Huangshan, at long last. Hope you enjoyed the last few posts about disconnecting and using a Kindle abroad. Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) is far and away one of the most incredible places I have … Continue reading →

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Disconnecting from the connected world: losing that instant gratification

Posted on June 29, 2010 by Scott Bressler

After losing my phone in a cab in Beijing a few weeks ago, I felt disconnected. I was detached from those with whom I speak most and from the constant tether to the connected, smartphone-infested world in which we live. … Continue reading →

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A few days in Hangzhou

Posted on June 17, 2010 by Scott Bressler

The second big installment in my trip so far, with all the details of my stay in Hangzhou. Continue reading →

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An American’s cultural observations in China

Posted on June 14, 2010 by Scott Bressler

I’ve noticed a bunch of cultural things in the past week in China, such as there being no lines, everyone spitting and squatting, and meals being consumed rapidly. Read on for more. Continue reading →

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On a less-than-two-hour flight from Yichang to Beijing, they served a hot meal of chicken and rice. Impressive! However, chopsticks were mysteriously missing… surprising for a domestic flight. The Chinese around me seemed equally baffled while opening ther packets of … Continue reading →

Posted on June 13, 2010 by Scott Bressler | Leave a comment