World in a lens

In 2012, Qi traveled to Cuba. The internet was not accessible except in big hotels. The buildings in Havana were mostly old and dilapidated. However, the ambient sounds of the city conveyed a cheerful atmosphere.

"There were lots of people dancing and playing musical instruments in the streets at night. I stayed in a small house and the owner had a computer. I asked him why he bought a computer with no connection to the internet and he told me that the connection would happen some day," says Qi.

"One of the most rewarding things about traveling is that you can see the world with a fresh perspective."