Maker’s Corner: Deck Your Home with These Last-Minute Holiday Crafts
Here are some last-minute holiday projects you and your kids can do to make this season more festive.
My Lunatic Memory of Moon Cakes
I have a very strange memory of moon cakes. My country doesn’t strictly celebrate traditional Chinese festivals, unless of course, you go to big Chinatowns and Chinese-populated neighborhoods. Nowadays, the custom of eating these yummy pastries has become more common than it was when I was a kid.
Here's What You Need to Know to Keep Your Pets Rabies-Free
Who can resist a cuddly puppy or a cute kitten? They have so much innocence that we tend to think of them as 100 percent safe and harmless. But remember, these pets are capable of spreading rabies.
China Bucket List in Shanxi, Part 2: Take Snapshots of Ancient Pingyao for an International Photography Contest
From last week’s trip to Yungang Grottoes, we go a little bit further south and visit Pingyao County for the second part of our China Bucket List in Shanxi.
China Bucket List in Shanxi, Part 1: The Grottoes of 51,000 Buddhas
You’ve lived in Beijing for more than a year already and you’ve (never) been to many historic areas. Congratulations! China boasts 52 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, ranking second in the world. Six of them are located in Beijing — and may be taken for granted because they’re just sitting in the city and waiting to …
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China Bucket List in Shanxi, Part 3: The Hangout in the Hanging Temple of Datong
In today’s China Bucket List in Shanxi, we continue our tour of the ancient city of Datong, the coal capital of China. But instead of seeing coal mines, we’ll hang out in the Hanging Temple in Hunyan County.
"Take a Minute, Change a Life" – How Listening and Compassion can Help Prevent Suicide
In my experience as a broadcast journalist, reporting suicide cases has been one of the most sensitive, if not the hardest coverage I’ve ever done. Suicide is a complex and multifactorial issue and there has always been a notion about the possibility of copycat cases. I know some people who have lost someone because of …
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You Don't Want to Get a Runner's Knee During a Marathon
Running as a cardio exercise is an essential part of my workout, especially since I’m on an office challenge to burn fat (hey, though I’m quite lean I still need to lose my little beer belly). But just recently when I ran in a riverside park, my knees hurt so bad that I felt crippled. …
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Subway Sunday: The Bridge of the "Three Deities"
While taxis or Didis may be the most convenient form of transportation to or from Beijing Capital Airport, we can’t deny that taking the subway is still the cheapest way to go. A one-way ride from or to the city terminal Sanyuanqiao (三元桥, Sānyuánqiáo, or “Three yuan” Bridge) subway station on Line 10 costs 25元. …
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Mandarin Monday: Your Cool Guide to Buying That Thirst-Quenching Beverage
The summer heat is just getting unbearable, isn’t it? One great way to cool down is to sip a cold, thirst-quenching beverage. Of course, water is fine, but these sweltering days call for a refreshing taste, courtesy of your local café or milk tea stall.