Moms Speak Out: Is Light Drinking OK During Pregnancy?
On February 2, the US Centers for Disease Control (CDC) issued a widely-panned press release about…
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Breathless in Beijing: Ivy Academy Director Fantasizes About Fresh Air
Our ongoing Breathless in Beijing series continues with Ryan Cardwell, Program director at Ivy…
Jackfruit’s Secret
Every Chinese New Year includes an unexpected discovery for this long-term laowai in China. This…
Pool Safety Tips
Whether you’re home for the holidays, utilizing one of the pool facilities that Beijing offers,…
Comfort Food at The South German Bakery
As a long-time expat here, there are a few landmarks that immediately trigger the comfort…
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…
Suzhi Vegetarian Restaurant
I’m not usually a fan of windowless restaurants. Nevertheless, there’s something immensely cozy about this…
Breathless in Beijing: Engineer Han Jiahui Reassures His Daughter on Smoggy Days
Our ongoing Breathless in Beijing series continues with Han Jiahui, an engineer at the State…
Winter Warmer Mocktails
Whether you’re celebrating Dry January, need a fun winter warmer for the kids, or are…
Battle of Cuisines
It was a subtle battle of cuisines. A good friend offered to cook traditional Italian…