There have been many posts by expats talking about habits they picked up, things that have changed since they lived in China. Most of them though are living in an expat community, or in an international university, and in a …
The thing with Chinese New Year in rural China: it is the same every single year; at least since I started celebrating together with my Chinese parents-in-law. There have been very detailed and colorful descriptions in general about Chinese New …
Xue Meng’s parents are not coming home for Chinese New Year this time. The last time she saw them was a year ago, when they came home to spent the New Year with her. I was there. I remember we …
The only thing about not being in China for this year’s Spring Festival is that I don’t have to endure Chunyun. But I miss out on all the preparations and atmosphere leading up to Chinese New Year.
I would …
This year is one of the first year’s I will not be able to spend Chinese New Year with my Chinese family. I am upset, but there is one thought that makes me feel a bit relieved: I don’t have …
When we are younger a birthday is always something we can’t wait for. Presents, all our friends gathered and food our mother would usually not let us eat on a daily basis. Than we get older. And birthdays start to …
A couple of days ago several news agencies, such as CNN, BBC or The Guardian were posting reports about China’s move to ban indoor public smoking nationwide. I found this news incredible. We don’t have to talk about what …
Today I was whining about London’s weather. Later, Jin told me about their situation at the moment. I felt bad instantly. About even thinking the weather and the conditions in London would be bad.
It is winter in Anhui province, …
Today is a sad day. I knew it might happen, but till now I had hope. A faint hope which is dead now. We had to give up my little dog in China. With me leaving last August and Jin …
I have been asked many times how it was to train in China. How does a typical day in a Chinese Kungfu school look like?
Well, let me tell you, it starts very early. Around 5am in the morning to …
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