Singapore for Nature Lovers: More Than Just an Urban Jungle
When it comes to Singapore, the first impression for me was always of a small,…
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Mandarin Monday: Start Weaving for This Qixi Festival
Falling on the seventh day of the seventh lunar month, which is August 7 this year,…
Top 9 Places to Buy Souvenirs in Beijing
Beijing offers several markets with a mind-boggling variety of goods, and inevitably there will come…
Mandarin Monday: Words and Phrases for Visiting a Chinese Hospital
Going to see a doctor in China is a complicated procedure for many of us,…
A Hayao Miyazaki Movie Primer
As a household name in China, Hayao Miyazaki and the animations he made with Studio Ghibli…
Will China Be the Next Big Study Abroad Destination?
China is gearing up towards expanding its pool of international students. In 2015, Vice Premier…
Mandarin Monday: How to Contact the Police When Your Valuables Are Stolen
You can never predict when something will get stolen. Recently this happened to me, with…
Mandarin Monday: Air Con Survival 101
With temperatures boiling almost everywhere in China, the steady breeze from an air conditioner is…
Pool Cues: Swimming Camps and Courses for Kids
Swimming is lots of fun for people of all ages, and when it’s this hot…
Cultured Kids: Family-Friendly Exhibitions in Beijing This Month
Want to learn more about all the wonder that exists above our heads on an interactive…