Grocery Shopping in Beijing: How to Make the Most of Your Time
My first mission when we moved to Beijing was to find a grocery store where…
Browsing: Lifestyle Guides
Market Madness: Which of Beijing Wholesale Markets are Still Standing?
After I wrote about two popular flower markets, it was brought to my attention that the Lai…
My Beijing Landlord Fought the Law, But the Law Won
One of the most annoying frustrations about life in China when I first moved to…
Laitai Flower Market VS. Liangma Flower Market
Our family had lived behind the Laitai flower market for two very long months last…
How To: Polar Express Party
Our family waited eight months for our shipment, which finally arrived last week. I decided…
Auction Without a Gavel
Beijing is filled with surprises; I have had some wild experiences in these first six…
Home Cooking, Away From Home
There are a lot of things I miss here in Beijing, decent skincare, “normal” toilets,…
My Precious: 9 Things You Should Do If You Lose Your Phone
Mobile phones are infinitely important to us civilized people trying to survive in this cruel…
Happy Holidays Is this a festive season for you?
Brenda Hackbarth is a teacher at Yew Chung International School (YCIS) Beijing. Together with husband…
Work It Out!: ISB recommended fitness app for the holiday season
The feasting indulgences during the holidays are hard to resist for adults; try and imagine…