For many of us, being city-bound is a necessary evil and the things that tie us to the cities we call home are often rooted in practicalities and economics. For the unlikely or unhappy city dweller, a trip to the coast, the forest or the hills is something to look forward to; sometimes we all need a break from our commitment to public transport, city smells and that gritty, big city feel. Today, we've got a guest post from Jeremy Spiro-Winn, who was born with a beard and raised on flannel and buckwheat in New England. He's a man bent on seeing the world and today we're given a rare glimpse into the thought process that has reaped scores of wonderful, unexpected moments. Continue reading after the jump to hear about his trip to Shengsi Island that is one-part travel narrative and two parts an education into a worldview.