A week in Sha Tin
Morning jogs by the river, long bike rides to Tai Po to eat at little restaurants with menus entirely in Chinese characters, walking up steps upon steps to reach the … Continue Reading A week in Sha Tin
Chinese New Year in Hong Kong
I and my Canadian friend were fortunate enough to be invited to a local girl’s house for a traditional Hong Kong Chinese New Year family dinner – complete with duck … Continue Reading Chinese New Year in Hong Kong
Idyllic Flagstaff
Flagstaff is quaint town located in Northern Arizona. Northern Arizona University is a picturesque campus, surrounded by the majestic San Francisco Peaks. It is a vibrant and diverse college town. … Continue Reading Idyllic Flagstaff
Shanghai – A uni graduation ceremony
No international student exchange in China would be complete without attending or at least witnessing a university graduation ceremony. Such ceremonies as well as the plethora of extracurricular, on-campus clubs … Continue Reading Shanghai – A uni graduation ceremony
Shanghai – The M50 art district
Nestled in between Shanghai railway station and the up-and-coming Suzhou Creek neighbourhood is Shanghai’s answer to SoHo, New York. The area is the city’s largest creative district and occupies the … Continue Reading Shanghai – The M50 art district
Shanghai – Conversation corners
As an exchange student in China it can often be difficult to surpass cultural and language barriers and connect with local Chinese students. Particularly in Shanghai; given the incredibly international … Continue Reading Shanghai – Conversation corners
Shanghai – The marriage market
An unexpected and initially curious aspect of local culture, I encountered during my first weeks in Shanghai, was the phenomenon of the city’s public marriage market. Each weekend scores of … Continue Reading Shanghai – The marriage market
Shanghai – The Bund
Observing the streets and buildings of Shanghai typifies how modernity and tradition exist side by side in urban China. A visit to the Bund perfectly encapsulates this juxtaposition: the west … Continue Reading Shanghai – The Bund
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