Hongbao Madness: the Digital CNY Tradition
We had a session of WeChat Lucky Money exchange that became so crazy and funny we had to hold our mobile phones and wait for new digital red packets to be given by random colleagues.
Fortune Telling: Is this the “Year of Doing This and That?”
2017 is the Year of the (Fire) Rooster, and online soothsayers said those born under this animal year won’t be seeing the greenery pastures the Pantone Color Institute had declared in December.
Beijing Children: Less Active, More Competitive
Weekends are generally for fun and relaxation for kids and adults alike. But children in Beijing have a different kind of weekend that makes them the least active but more competitive among all their peers across China.
Getting the Feel
It’s definitely a good start this year. Though I’m almost veering away from news writing, my current job is proving more and more exciting as I can do the things I like and love the most — writing, traveling, and meeting people.
Sensational Things: Welcoming the New Year With Optimism
New Year resolutions are silly and somewhat an expedient and myopic checklist. If people want some change to happen, then these resolutions shouldn’t box them in just checking achievements or targets.
Goodbyes and New Beginnings
My current work and travel have become my doorstep to other exciting things to come in 2017, and I claim that. As the cliche says every ending is a new beginning — I’m looking forward to doing more sensational things in 2017!
The cool kid inside coolkidandy
I can’t find enough motivation to maintain a blog until I started my Russia and UK travel in 2016. When I put up this blog, I thought I wanted to document my journey through pictures. But I felt something greater…
The Great Journey: Those Usual Things
I set my sights on the changing scenery, the tracks, and the train architecture. They were captivating in every way possible. Good thing I did not set any expectations, and that made every moment marvelous.
Beijing Bucket List: Winter at "Summer"
It’s been a long and tiring day. But Summer Palace is just breathtaking and awesome. Take a look.
