How (And Why) I Banned Plastic From My Bathroom
I’m on a quest to remove plastic from my life. Sick of buying big, thick plastic bottles…
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Shipping Out: Helpful Tips for When It’s Time to Move On
“After death and divorce, moving house is the third most stressful life event,” so goes…
Animals Embarking: Helpful Tips for When It’s Time to Move with Your Furry Friends
Many expats wouldn’t dream of moving without knowing that their beloved family pet could go…
Food at Your Fingertips: Ordering Takeout the Easy Way
There’s a saying in China: 民以食为天 (mínyǐshíwéitiān), “To the People, Food Is Heaven”. It’s a good…
Neighborhood Watch: Chaoyang Park and Liangmaqiao (朝阳公园和亮马桥)
Beijing consists of 16 districts containing over 21 million people. In this series, we will…
WeChat Netiquette: Think Before You Post
One more function that is unlocked when you get your WeChat Wallet running is getting…
WeChat Guide: Setting Up Your WeChat Wallet
One of the WeChat functions that you need to access right away is WeChat Wallet,…
Neighborhood Watch: Central Business District (CBD) And Shuangjing (北京商务中心, 双井)
Beijing consists of 16 districts containing over 21 million people. In this series, we will…
You Talk, WeChat: Your Guide to Getting Set Up on WeChat
Welcome to Beijing! It will definitely take some time for you to get around to…
The Best and Worst of Beijing Family Life
When my family first arrived in Beijing, we had never even visited China before. To…