The Chinese saying of “moneyed or not, return home for Chinese New Year” (有钱没钱回家过年, yǒuqián méi qián huíjiā guònián) endures
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Being Culturally, Not Religiously, Christian, Buddhist, Muslim…
Here in Turkey, where I live, we are currently subject to weeknight curfews and weekend lockdowns. They began at the
Continue readingLiving to Eat
It takes us two hours—by bus, train, ferry, and foot—to get from our flat in Hong Kong’s New Territories to
Continue readingWait, Reverse Culture Shock is Real?
I didn’t believe in reverse culture shock until I experienced it for myself. Everyone knows about culture shock — that
Continue readingNothing But Dragonwell Tea for Me, Please
Among the rituals I observe every morning when I arrive bleary-eyed to work, nothing perks up my senses more than
Continue readingThe Asian Secret to Look Younger Longer
Since I was a child, I was always fascinated by how the skin and the appearance of Asians looked so
Continue readingMy Very COVID Holidays in the US (Or Why I’m Not a ‘Grinch’ This Year)
December is finally here and I’m actually looking forward to Christmas which contradicts how I generally feel about Christmas. For
Continue readingFish soup—when hot water just isn’t enough
China has long been known as a world leader in using natural elements to cure illnesses and improve health. Their
Continue readingUntil Death Do Us Part?
My first Chinese New Year experience was not what I was expecting. Of course, before I married into a Chinese
Continue readingCultural Differences Come Home to Roost
One of the first things I noticed when I moved to China was that people in Beijing were very particular
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