When I first came to China ten years ago, I had never heard of a VPN program. Back then there was no need for such a program, even in China.
Now, ten years later, things have changed drastically. As China …
When I first came to China ten years ago, I had never heard of a VPN program. Back then there was no need for such a program, even in China.
Now, ten years later, things have changed drastically. As China …
When I told my parents-in-law we were going to have a baby girl, they only gave a faint smile. The comment my father-in-law’s little sister made, however, is still in my mind: “That’s ok. You can try for a boy …
It is this time of the year again. Winter. Winter always is a hard time and I am glad when it’s over (having no heating you know). But since we had a baby winter has become more difficult on a …
There are a few things I wished I would have known before marrying into a Chinese family. Don’t get me wrong, I do not regret tying the knot with my husband, but I would have liked to be better prepared.…
Giving birth in China was an adventure, but the time after delivery can be very challenging as well. Imagine not being allowed to go outside, have a shower or drink cold water for an entire month.
In China the …
China has many different operas. One of the most popular one for sure is the Beijing opera. However, every region in China has its own traditional opera form.
In January 2015 I had the chance to learn more about Bozhou’s…
Before we even started dating my husband told me he is from a very rural place in northern Anhui. He was worried this fact would put me off. It didn’t and we got married a year later.
But there is …
If you google “packing a hospital bag” when pregnant you will get over one million results. But none of those lists were any use to me when I had to prepare my own bag.
Being pregnant in a different country can be difficult. I have already shared my experience with prenatal check-ups here in Bozhou. There are many things I wish I had known before deciding on staying here for the birth. Cultural …
When we found out that we were pregnant, of course, after the initial excitement, my next thought was: Where will I get all my pregnancy check-ups and give birth?
We decided it will be China. To be exact, Bozhou, the …
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