Travel Stories
8 articles
I Don't Care. You're Hungry.
An American cyclist lost in rural Guangxi. A 72-year-old woman who wouldn't let him leave hungry. A story that went vira...
2 AM in Changsha: How I learned to stop worrying and love the street barbecue
A late-night street food adventure in Changsha, China. How I learned to stop worrying and love the street barbecue.
Trust is the default
I left my bag behind in a crowded tourist spot. The system brought it back. A story about trust and safety in China.
My wallet stayed home. My phone went everywhere.
My wallet stayed home. My phone went everywhere. How mobile payments work in China's cashless economy.
Flying without wings: Beijing to Shanghai in 4.5 hours
1,300 km. 4.5 hours. A coin on the windowsill. Riding China's high-speed train — faster than flying.
Need cold medicine at midnight?
2 AM. 28 yuan. Delivery in 21 minutes. Getting cold medicine delivered in the middle of the night in Chengdu.
24/7, no cashier, no lines
Walk in. Grab. Scan. Walk out. Total time: 4 minutes. Inside China's fully automated convenience stores.
Same-day doctor visit? Yes.
Booked at 11 AM. Seen at 2 PM. Total time: 25 minutes. How to see a doctor in China without waiting days.