Travelers Tales
Stories from my travels, connecting the dots from what I see in different communities, societies and countries and adding them up to my own forthcoming book on the idea of a "winning civilization"
The story of Tang Emperor Xuanzong and mistress Yang Guifei
This is the view from the bedroom chamber. 1300 years ago, same thing. The story of Tang Emperor Xuanzong 唐玄宗...
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At the Freddie Mercury memorial
Freddie Mercury's Statue Finally, I made my simple pilgrimage to Montreux to pay homage to the man I admire almost...
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On values with Raymond Lee
A memorable conversation with an inflight manager (IFS) on a recent flight. I enjoy chatting with the crew of airlines...
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Singapore Changi Airport Terminal 4 – a failure in design
The Arrival concourse in Terminal 4 is already a very apt and unimaginative welcome to a boring Singapore. Based on...
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Postcard from Ethiopia
I spent a week in Ethiopia last week, as part of the process by which I am piecing together my...
Read moreDetailsWhen my luggage did not arrive, only in Bangladesh
As much as I travel, and enjoy travelling around the world, I know that I should document some of the...
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