Learning Mandarin has been one of the most fulfilling aspects of my time in Guangzhou. I've spent some time reflecting recently on the ways in which language learning has opened up my world here, helped me make friends, and allowed me to get to know Guangzhou better. With that in mind, here's a look into... Continue Reading →
After two weeks of depressingly bad air quality, a cold front has come through Guangzhou bringing clear air with it. Lately, it seems that in Guangzhou we can either have beautiful balmy 70-degree weather and brown haze or cloudy gray days with clear skies. I'm not complaining though, I love the rare moments when I... Continue Reading →
Happy 2018! You would think after living in China for a year and a half that basic things like going to the grocery store would no longer surprise me. Unless you've also lived in China, in which case you know that here everything is always ready to astonish and amaze even the most seasoned ex-pat.... Continue Reading →
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