Mandarin Monday: Learning Chinese for the First Time? Here Are Some Tips from a Chinese Teacher
There’s no better time to learn Chinese than when you’re in China. In Beijing though,…
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First Aid for Kids: An Essential Skill That Can Save Lives
If there’s a handy skill that young people of the smartphone generation need to learn,…
Adopting a Pet in Beijing? Here’s a Checklist of the Things to Consider
While it’s fairly easy to adopt a pet in our home countries, sadly doing so…
Five Things You Should Know About Acquiring a Chinese Driving License
“You don’t wait until you need something and then set about acquiring it.” This is…
Beijing Neighborhood Guide: Haidian (海淀)
Haidian District is located in the northwest part of the city. In this district, you…
Keeping Kids Safe in Beijing Taxis
Travel in Beijing is usually extremely convenient – the subway system is great, buses are…
Beijing Bucket List, 6-Day Transit Visa Series: The World Heritage Path
Chinese authorities announced earlier this year a 144-hour (6-day) visa-free entry for international travelers in…
Our Per-pet-ual Help: Five Summer Safety Tips for Your Pets
It’s not only us who are enduring the unbearable heat nowadays. Many animals out there…
Help Is on Hand: Questions to Consider When Hiring an Ayi
Relatively affordable domestic help is one of the luxuries of expat life in China. Not…
Cover Story, Part 2: Factors to Consider When Getting Insurance
A trip to the doctor isn’t cheap, especially to an international hospital. Healthcare costs can…