Jackfruit’s Secret
Every Chinese New Year includes an unexpected discovery for this long-term laowai in China. This…
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Holiday Boredom Buster: Science Meets Sugar – Grow Your Own Rock Candy
How often do you get to do a science experiment and get candy out of…
Kowtowing Kids
Kneeling to receive a hongbao 红包 or red envelope is, by Chinese standards, part of…
Holiday Boredom Buster: The Tube Trick
Who doesn’t enjoy a good magic trick? The following trick is very easy to do,…
Holiday Boredom Buster: Crafts Corner – Downloadable Craft Templates
Cannot come up with ideas for cool crafts? Don’t fret. Here is a list…
Stephon Marbury Hopes to Slam Dunk with Cheap Sneakers
Stephon Marbury may be inimitable, but the star point guard’s fans will soon be able…
Baby Boom Expected in the Year of the Monkey, but is China ready?
The Year of the Monkey has long been considered a lucky time for child bearing…
Beckoned to Beijing: Parisian Mom Talks the Allure and Perils of the City
In this first installment of our new "Beckoned to Beijing" series, we talk to Isabelle…
Suzhi Vegetarian Restaurant
I’m not usually a fan of windowless restaurants. Nevertheless, there’s something immensely cozy about this…
Cub Scouts Go For Gold At ISB
On Saturday, January 30, the International School of Beijing (ISB) hosted the Cub Scout Olympics.…