Last year, 2015 to be exact, was a very busy year for us, full of new experiences. A particular and very special one was the opportunity (or to be exact the numerous opportunities) we had to work with Anhui International …
Yogurt, cheese, butter… – The magic of Taobao
I love Chinese food, don’t get me wrong. But there are times you really want to eat that dish your mom always makes, or you just want to bake some chocolate cookies…
While these would be no problem when living …
Guest Post: 7 Ways to Deal with Culture Shock when Living as an Expat in China
Today’s guest post is from Alex who works for Currency UK – a foreign exchange broker with lots of helpful services for expats.
China is not only a long way from the UK geographically, but culturally too. The differences …
7 Things I like about living in Bozhou
With everything that has been going on (and going on my nerves) the past months, it is time to make a conscious effort and think about the positive things of living where I am living…
There is no denying it: …
Cat Ordeal: Seeing a vet in rural China
Having a pet is a big responsibility in any country. I grew up with cats and dogs, so when I finally moved to China for good, I knew one day I would like to adopt a little fluffy pet again.…
Guest Post: Top 5 Reasons Why Students Should Learn Kung Fu
Kung Fu helps you become both physically and mentally fit and also builds traits that come in very handy when you are a part of the competitive college or university life. Although it is not mandatory for students to learn …
Guest Post: Get Immersed in the Chinese Language: My Chengde Experience
Today’s guest post is from Casey who works for Live The Language Mandarin School. She talks about her experience of learning Chinese in Chengde.
It’s true when they say you won’t see any foreigners in Chengde. The only …
Fengyang’s traditional Pheonix paintings: Learning from a Master
This June I had the chance to meet one of Fengyang’s best traditional Chinese phoenix painting masters. He showed me his work, and explained the most important aspects of phoenix paintings to me. I even got to try on my …
Feeling like a Purple Panda: Being stared at in China
Staring. One of the best ways to make a person feel uncomfortable.
As a child I was taught that staring is rude, but staring is truly an art form in China. It’s always blatant as well since the Chinese don’t …
How to stay warm in China without central heating?
Not every knows, but China’s heating system is split in half. While the north gets central heating every year from November to March, the south of China has no such luxury. The division line between the north and the south …
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