Dystopian Scenes from the Beijing Games Bubble
I just finished spending two weeks inside the so-called “closed loop” for the Beijing Winter Paralympics for work, and it was fantastically dystopian.
Category: asia
Consequences: 6 Episodes from Living in China
For 10 months in 2013-2014, I lived in China teaching English. Here are 6 stories from my rather unwise decision to live in Yongzhou, Hunan Province.
5 Essential Websites for Living in China
In my year or so living in China, I discovered a number of Chinese websites which proved indispensable to my sanity. Let me introduce them to you.
A Review of North Korean Snacks: Expectation vs Reality
During my trip last September, I was able to purchase 5 North Korean snacks from a local supermarket. Here’s my honest opinion of how each snack tasted.
A Guide to Kaiping China: the Land of Overseas Chinese
I spent hours researching for my visit to Kaiping, China. Here’s a DIY guide to help other ABCs and English-speakers explore the diaolou and their roots!
8 Things to Do in Macau’s Cotai Strip Besides Gambling
The Vegas-inspired Cotai Strip in Macau is lined with casinos, but it’s more than just poker tables. Here are 8 things to do that don’t involve gambling!
The Arirang Mass Games 2018 = A Changing North Korea?
I recently visited North Korea for the Arirang Mass Games. Here are some observations during my trip to the so-called Hermit Kingdom!
Living in China 101: Streetfood
Note: This post was ported over from an old blog and originally written in September 2013, when I was living in the bonafide sticks in […]
Living in China 101: The Water Dispenser
Note: This post was ported over from an old blog and originally written in September 2013, when I was living in the bonafide sticks in […]