Wheel Life: Is Driving Really Worth the Mafan?
When we arrived in Beijing four years ago with our two kids and pregnant with…
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Beijing Neighborhood Guide: Central Business District and Shuangjing (北京商务中心, 双井)
Sandwiched in a four square kilometer area between the Third and Fourth Ring Roads, the…
Beijing Neighborhood Guide: Chaoyang Park and Liangmaqiao (朝阳公园和亮马桥)
Surrounded by embassies, Chaoyang Park is the largest, most Western-style park in the city and…
5 Websites You Should Visit
I won’t take credit for this post, as one of my mommy friends send me…
E-Shop Till You Drop
It’s quite common nowadays to hear people, and even your newfound pengyou, saying their recent…
Beijing Neighborhood Guide: Sanlitun, Xingfucun, and Dongzhimen (三里屯, 幸福村, 东直门)
Sanlitun and its surrounding areas are major expat hubs. With many bars, clubs, and restaurants…
Won’t You Be My Neighbor: Your 2018 Guide to Beijing’s Most Expat-Friendly Neighborhoods
We often think of Beijing as a massive, cosmopolitan metropolis awkwardly positioned on top of…
Ride Your Way: What You Need to Know About Beijing’s Bustling Transport Options
Transportation in Beijing is convenient and relatively cheap if you can get around the traffic.…
Home Away From Home, Part 2: Chinese Phrases to Know During Your House Hunting
This is the second part of the Home Away From Home: Check Before You Rent…
Apps to Tap: Essential Apps for Surviving Beijing
Living in China, it’s easy to take for granted how easy life is thanks to…