9 Tips for Surviving Subway Rush Hour and A Long Commute
Back in the summer I decided I was going to ride my bike to work…
Browsing: Culture
Follow the Panda on a Magical Theatrical Journey
An Italian theater company will be walking in the footsteps of pandas as it explores China’s…
How much culture is in food?
Three months ago, my toddler son and I attended a party held by one of…
Mandarin Monday: Spring Is Here So Make Your Chinese Blossom Too
After a long wait, spring is finally here! Well, technically. Today marks the vernal equinox…
Blank Canvas: Students from Beijing City International School Fill March’s Blank Canvas
Amy Wang, China – Grade 8, “This Year’s Maple” “My painting is created with mixed…
On the Hunt for Easter Fun? Minds At Play Improv Presents a Family-Friendly Show in April
I still vividly remember the first time I watched an Improv show in Beijing (poor…
International Women’s Day – Silence Says It All
International Women’s Day in China can be a bit of a surprise the first time…
Mandarin Monday: The First 100 Characters Every Beginner Needs to Memorize
Just months before arriving in Beijing, I asked my Chinese friend to give me a…
Cost of Marrying One of China’s Outnumbered Women Continues to Skyrocket
Do you fancy marrying a Chinese wife? Well, get ready to open your wallet: The…
What Really Helps Women During Child Loss
Last year right around this time, I was experiencing heart-crushing grief; I suppose for me,…