Rethinking Travel Safety and Crime in Latin America
Mention traveling in Latin America to almost anyone in the United States and you’re likely to get one question: is […]
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Living Abroad
Shanghai Ends the Lockdown, But Will it Ever be Normal Again?
On June first at the stroke of midnight, Shanghai officially lifted its two-month lockdown. Two very long months of not
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Love in the Time of COVID-19
The Great Shanghai Shutdown
Shanghai is under lockdown. As I write this, I’m sitting in my apartment, awaiting the call to go downstairs and
Love in the Time of COVID-19
COVID-19 Strikes Again in China: This Time it’s Omicron
Just when you thought it was safe to take off the mask and go outside, COVID-19 is back with a
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Breaking the Law in China
China is a country of rule breakers. It’s a nation of criminals, scofflaws, delinquents, lawbreakers, and ne’er do wells who
China, Destinations, Love in the Time of COVID-19
How China’s COVID-19 Delta Variant Outbreak Ruined My Summer Vacation
Despite China’s best efforts, the dreaded Delta variant of COVID-19 recently slammed into the country with a vengeance. The total
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It’s the 100 Year Anniversary of the Chinese Communist Party
July 1st marked the hundredth anniversary of the founding of the Chinese Communist Party. Love it or hate it, the
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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