The Little Things I Wish I’d Known About Beijing Life
There are a few of the things I wish I had known when first moving to China. They would have made a big difference in adjusting to expat life in our city.
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Welcome to Confession!
Got a great secret? I know you do and secrets were meant to be shared. Join us as we spill the tea on the strange existence of expat parents and teachers…all anonymously of course!
Pregnant in China at the Time of Coronavirus
As Beijing enters its fourth week in self-quarantine, the stories of how people have been dealing with…
How to Bullet Journal: It’s Whatever You Want it to Be
There are many different ways to organize your life. Whether we are at school, at…
Crying a River: Does Motherhood Make You More Emotional?
The reality of the emotional roller coaster associated with pregnancy is of course widely researched…
The Unmumsy Mum
When we moved to Beijing we had a little farewell party in London. One of…
Big in Beijing: A Mother’s Journey to a Healthy, Happy Lifestyle
When I moved to Houston, Texas at 21 I weighed 70 kilos. I did not…
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…
Beijing University Tells Students: If You Want to Use an Air Filter, Get a Doctor’s Note
In the latest victory of bureaucracy over common sense, Beijing’s Communication University has told students…
The Signs of Reverse Culture Shock
The idea that one day as an expat you have to go home doesn’t become…