It’s been called the The Ghetto at the Center of the World, the Unofficial African Quarter of Hong Kong and has been compared to the Star Wars Cantina where rough characters from all corners of the globe converge in an
A Walk Through Hong Kong's Outdoor Markets
One of the best things to do, when you go to a new place, is put on your walking shoes and go. There is no better way to learn about a place, and see unique sights, then by walking. One
Global Times or The Onion?
On the airplane I was given a copy of China’s Global Times to read. Within minutes I was giggling in my seat like a crazy person due to the total hilarity of the articles. About half of them easily would
I'm Ba-a-a-a-a-a-a-ack!
Hello everyone. It’s been a little more than a month since I was last here. I’m worn out, broke and have a cold, but I still have a wide smile on my face because of all the fun I’ve had
Bags Packed, Tickets in Hand
It’s winter holiday so that means it’s time to go out and about and explore this huge adopted country of mine. So what’s the plan this year? Well, like always, to me winter means going south. So I’m going to
My Favorite Apps for Working and Living in China-Part 3
This is the third and final post recommending apps for living and working in China. In case you missed the others, you can find Part 1 here, and Part 2 here. I’ve already covered Chinese specific apps for daily life,
My Favorite Apps for Working and Living in China–Part 1
To know me is to know I love my iPhone. I was quite late to the game (I got my first iPhone 6 months ago), but I’ve been an iPod owner for the past couple of years. I originally bought
Taro Pudding and Late Night Noodles in Fuzhou, China
A few weeks ago my best friend Color had some job training in Fuzhou and asked me to visit him. Always one for adventure I said why not, bought a ticket and 4 days later was on my way to
A Wet, Windy Night in Shanghai
I went to Shanghai over Thanksgiving weekend for a little break and to see my friends. Thursday night we headed for The Bund, the famous strip of Shanghai architecture. The weather sucked, pouring rain and winds, and as we got
Happy Turkey Day
Most of the American teachers here didn’t even realize Thanksgiving was at hand (“When is it again?” asked one America…last night) but thanks to my culture class I’ve been on the ball with holidays as my students are interested in