Coding and living in Finland.
Jan 27, 2025
Chinese New Year in Finland: Bringing Tech to the Fair
At the 2025 New Year fair in Finland, we used tech to add a warm, special touch.
Jan 14, 2025
Shortcut to Smart Living: Auto-Opening Garage in Finland
In Finland, I used iOS Shortcuts with Bluetooth and geofencing to automate garage door access—turning a small hassle into a smart solution.
Jan 4, 2025
Escaping Winter: A Warm Christmas in Málaga
We left the cold behind in Finland to spend a warm and peaceful Mediterranean Christmas in sunny Málaga.
Aug 21, 2023
Starting Anew in Finland: 15 Years Away from Home
From Huainan to Shanghai and finally Finland, this is not just a move across countries, but a 15-year journey of growth, career, and change.
Sep 27, 2022
Be a Shepherd and Seek the White Reindeer in the Forest
A 5-day road trip through the grasslands, forests, and borderlands of Hulunbuir—meeting reindeer, prairie skies, and the poetry of a freer life.
Aug 29, 2022
Shanghai Stunt City: A Forgotten Egyptian-Themed Park
Hidden on Changxing Island, this once-Egyptian-themed amusement park from the 1990s is now a fading memory of Shanghai’s urban past.
Aug 15, 2022
Spontaneous Trip to Liyang
An impromptu summer trip to Liyang after a missed flight to Changsha — hot springs, lakes, and bamboo forests under 40°C heat.
Jan 22, 2019
Greetings from the World
An engineer’s story of building a postcard exchange platform—connecting strangers around the world through stories, creativity, and serendipitous messages.
Jul 6, 2018
What's It Like to Work at Mapbox?
Mofei reflects on his onboarding trip to Mapbox's US offices, highlighting open communication, inclusive culture, and quirky workplace details like gender-neutral bathrooms and office meme wars.
Jan 15, 2018
Mofei Projects in 2017: Everything Is a Miracle
A retrospective of Mofei’s major 2017 projects—from data bus Marine to scaffolding tool Keeler and visualization system Visual—highlighting innovations in front-end architecture, developer experience, and urban IoT visualization.
Oct 7, 2015
The Yellow of Huangshan, the Mountain of Huangshan
A five-day spontaneous journey through Huangshan City and the mountain itself, capturing breathtaking views, serendipitous encounters, and the rediscovered joy of travel where both body and soul are truly on the road.
Feb 15, 2014
6 High-Paying Careers of the Future
Discover six promising and high-paying careers shaping the future and transforming how we live and work.
Dec 27, 2013
How to Become an Outstanding Web Front-End Developer?
Discover the skills, mindset, and communication needed to excel as a front-end engineer while balancing diverse stakeholder demands.
Nov 14, 2013
A Letter I Once Wrote to Myself
Looking back at a letter written four years ago, witnessing growth through effort and inspiring continued progress.
Sep 5, 2013
Internship Insights for Current and Future College Interns
Sharing real experiences on how to grow fast, acquire skills, find direction, and move toward career success through internships.
Jul 9, 2013
Upgrading My Blog: From PHP to Node.js, Growing Step by Step
Rebuilding the blog with Node.js has been challenging yet rewarding, with many bugs but unwavering enthusiasm and a drive to keep improving.
Jun 24, 2012
It's Here: My Blog is Finally Live!
After years of dreaming and learning, I’ve finally built my own blog—where tech, life, and personal growth come together.
Dec 29, 2011
Never Look Down on Yourself; the Future Is Bright
Dedicated to those friends who have gone astray. I hope you can lift your heads and see the sun in the sky.