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Thank You for Smoking…In China
Feb. 13 | Since I’ve been living in China, I often read travelers’ blogs and reviews about their experiences here. One writer was shocked not only how prevalent smoking is but also by the lack of regulation. During her dinner she was annoyed that people were...
Another Chinese New Year
Jan. 24 | The sharp rata-tat-tat sounds like a machine gun. Actually it’s fireworks which are a regular sound lately. Red lanterns are appearing everywhere. Store shelves and aisle displays are stocked so high they appear like they’re ready to topple. These...
Enter the Dragon
Jan. 9 | When I was growing up in Albany, New York my friends and I ran around the neighborhood play acting all sorts of hero fantasies. On any given day we were superheroes, soldiers, policemen, or knights just to name a few (we were quite active!) I especially...
Chinese Street Vendors
Jan. 3 | Parts of China are a very similar to New York City. Sure, cities like Beijing and Shanghai have their share of impressive skyscrapers. But I’m talking about the street vendors. Like NYC, street vendors pop up when you “need” them. If it rains, there...
Christmas is Coming In China…Sort of
Dec. 21 | It’s my second Christmas in China and this year it has a different feel to it. That’s because it actually looks like Christmas this year in Zhuhai. Compared to last year there are many more Christmas trees and other decorations in public places....
