A Dark, Dark Day

on October 4, 2010
There has been an unsettling trend descending upon Beijing lately. I’m not talking about the smog (actually it’s been quite beautiful in Beijing over the last couple of weeks). I’m talking about the trend of eliminating the free WiFi at Starbucks. One of the most frustrating things that we dealt with on our trips to [...]

5 Things that Make Living in China Great

on August 19, 2010
It’s hard to decide to pick up and move overseas. The thing that makes change hard is fear, specifically fear of the unknown. We like things that are predictable. It’s the reason that Starbucks is much more appealing to me in China than it is in America. Everywhere in the world, Starbucks stores have the [...]

Four Things to Do When Beijing Seems Crazy

on July 10, 2010
Sometimes living in a foreign country drives you nuts. It just happens. It’s at these times that you may want to do something to get away from the craziness.   Here are a couple of things I have found to be good for momentary escapes. Get a Manicure/Pedicure Obviously this might not be everyone’s cup of [...]
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