So we’re packing our things the day before the trip. Our inventory is an interesting one. We have bags of dried hawthorn, mango and dates, two whole roast ducks for […]
Names have been changed in this article and dialogue has been translated into English. A recent advert by the cosmetics company SK-II telling the story of China’s ‘sheng nu’ or […]
2008: I remember it clearly like it was yesterday. The route from the apartment to Tsinghua University would take me through the warren of narrow streets, alleyways and dirt tracks […]
Just Turn Left at the Mountain – Trials & Tribulations Meandering Across Chinese Borders by Andy Smart With zero Chinese speaking ability and minimal planning, Andy’s story starts with […]
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And FEATURED is… Andy Smart! ? YesterdayAfter Featured of the Month April 2016 ? Hello everyone during last 30 days I came across lots of beautiful, interesting…
I must say I miss working in the smaller towns around China; magical amazing days of initiation into TEFL that will forever stay close to me. The attitude and way […]
Bike Stats: • Bought: 2007. Used nearly every day though placed in storage for two years. • Back wheel: Now on third. 1st was stolen, 2nd damaged (see below). • […]
To accommodate the rapid growth of Beijing and in a bid to reduce the number of cars, the subway system is also expanding. A good friend Wang Chun Guang who […]
I’ve always hoped that one day I can take a friend who’s just arrived in China to my local underground Chaoshifa supermarket just to see the look on their face. […]
We all have our favourite spaces to go to when we need time to ourselves. If I get the chance I’ll always head up to the Silver Mountain pagodas. Found […]
Welcome to part two of Andy’s friendly little list of travelling tips. So you’re about to hit the road. Nice one on that but what kind of trip are you […]
Welcome to the first part of Andy’s friendly little list of travelling tips. If you think of any suggestions or additions then by all means comment at the bottom […]
It’s all happening here in China at the moment, so I’d like to wish all of my amazing readers the best of luck for 2016. I’m making some great friends […]
Some parts have been translated. Round the corner, the local ‘yaodian’ is far more than any old pharmacy. It provides traditional Chinese medicine as well as modern drugs, consultations and […]
Yes it’s official. The authorities have issued a ‘red warning’ to Beijing that pollution levels are going to reach dangerous levels. For once the kindergarten opposite is quiet. All schools […]
It amazes me how much I’ve achieved when it comes to writing all considering. I mean how one is supposed to maintain a steady flow of thought transference these days […]
