Well, hard to believe we are already back home. I didn’t get to blog as much as I had hoped while on the trip, but I guess that’s a good thing. We were so busy or exhausted during the trip we hardly had any real relax time. So, I thought I would just do a Read More
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Tips for Traveling in Thailand
Thailand seems to be the hot travel destination this winter, so here are a few travel tips that I picked up. 1) Money. Most places in Thailand do not accept Union Pay. I always ask, but about 90% of the time the answer is “no.” However, there are ATMs on every street corner that do Read More
Two Americans in China – In Thailand!
Yes, we have finally made it to the land of smiles, Thailand! We haven’t see or done too much worth posting about, honestly. Bangkok is a big city, pretty much like every other big city out there. I am looking forward to getting up north to the countryside and really seeing some of the country. Read More
Crazy Dumplings
Crazy Dumplings Dumplings. Wontons. Jiaozi. This remarkably simple food is found throughout Asia and in Chinese restaurants and kitchens around the world, but have you ever filled a dumpling wrapper with chicken? Lobster? North American Plains Bison? Hardly anyone has! The Crazy Dumplings Cookbook features over 100 recipes with some of the craziest and most Read More
Conversations on Adoption in China
While walking to the subway with two of my coworkers yesterday, I had the following conversation: Sarah: Why do you live in China instead of Thailand? Me: Well, my husband and I are planning on adopting here in China. Sarah: Oh, is that very difficult for foreigners? Me: Yes. It is very difficult. It takes Read More
Top 10 Posts of 2014
Well, I for one am happy to see the back of 2014. As much as I love living in Shenzhen, it is so much better than living in Changsha, 2014 was one nightmare of a year. But the blog and my writing career are doing much better, which is awesome. So, in case you missed Read More
The Chinese Government Wants More Foreign Workers; Misses Irony
The China Daily reported today that “China will speed up the exploration of immigration policies this year to attract skilled foreign workers.” The funny thing is that the article doesn’t mention why China, one of the most populous nations on earth, is suffering a worker shortage other than an “aging population.” China has dug itself Read More
What is Exploitation?
The latest Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition is getting a lot of heat, and for good reason. The magazine’s attempt at making an international issue instead turned out to be a slew of photos using human beings as exotic props. Sports Illustrated Photo The two above photos were both taken in Guangxi, China. The contrast between Read More
Be Aware of the Boob Massage
This is for all the ladies out there. I have had massages in the states before and the masseuses are pretty aware of their client’s sense of privacy. Imagine my surprise, then, the first time I got a massage in China and she massaged my boobs. And my butt. And, you’re pretty much naked for Read More
A Visit to a Karen Hilltribe Village
I remember as a kid going to the Ripley’s Believe it or Not odditorium in San Antonio and seeing a wax figure of a “Giraffe Woman of Burma.” Of all the crazy, odd things to be found in a Ripley’s museum, I remember that. I kind of figured that this was something Mr. Ripley was lucky enough Read More