What is the Dragon Boat Festival?
The Dragon Boat Festival is a national holiday in China that takes place on the fifth day of the fifth […]
Language Learning, Living Abroad
How to Talk to People Who Don’t Speak English Good
As the world grows smaller, it’s more important than ever to learn how to talk with people who don’t speak
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You Can’t Drink the Water in China
There’s water everywhere, but in China, it isn’t safe to drink. It rained all day yesterday. Even though I had
How to Save Money for Travel: A Guide for Working Class People
2021 might be the best year to learn how to save money for travel. Who knows what will happen with
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What is Culture Shock? My Personal Experience in China
Culture shock can be a real pain in the ass. But it’s something you just have to deal with if
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Love in the Time of COVID-19
I Just Got My COVID-19 Vaccine in China
I just got my first dose of China’s COVID-19 vaccine. It’s only been a few hours, but I feel fine
What is the Qingming (a.k.a. Tomb Sweeping) Festival?
The Qingming festival is also known in English as Tomb Sweeping Day. It happens every year on the 15th day
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Bad Advice: Things You Shouldn’t Do When Learning Chinese
There is a lot of bad advice out there about learning Chinese. Most of it comes from professional bloggers and
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Chinese Public Hospitals Are a Kafkaesque Nightmare
Last fall, we visited the emergency room of a Chinese public hospital when my life-partner and bride-to-be injured her knee.
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Five Chinese Movies That Aren’t Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon
Chinese movies have existed pretty much since the beginning of cinema, starting with rickety black and white footage of downtown
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