Next Stop, Where Are You Going? — Stories of Ordinary People Around the World

In this moving travel memoir, a female entrepreneur shares her encounters with ten taxi drivers across 23 cities, revealing bittersweet stories of solitude, hope, and resilience. With a global lens and a deep humanistic spirit, Next Stop, Where Are You Going? serves as a guide to understanding the lives of everyday people — their choices, dreams, and quiet strength.

From New York to remote corners of China, through flights and rideshares, the author invites readers to join her over a drink or a bowl of noodles, listening to the voices of those often overlooked. Taxi drivers — from an American dreamer in NYC to a tough but tender-hearted woman in Shenyang — offer glimpses into their cities and souls. Each chapter centers on a specific city, forming a mosaic of modern urban life and human connection.

Narrated by acclaimed Shanghai broadcaster Chen Lei in the audiobook version, this warm and poignant collection has touched over 100,000 hearts. Written by Xiaotong, a signed author with Story Factory, this is more than a travelogue — it’s a celebration of ordinary lives with extraordinary stories.

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