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.
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A Tale of China Southern Airlines’ Kickass Customer Service
China Southern offers free hotel stays for long layovers in Guangzhou, but I initially had no idea. Cue this tale of their kickass customer service.
Read moreConsequences: 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.
Read more5 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.
Read moreA 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!
Read more8 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!
Read more5 (Mostly) Free Things to Do in Harbin in Summer
If you’re not going for the Ice Festival specifically, Harbin is better to explore not in the death of winter. Here are 5 top things to do in summer!
Read moreLiving 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 […]
Read moreLiving 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 […]
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