Life in Asia Archives

Christmas on Taobao: 5 Most Popular Online Holiday Goods in China

When you live in a country that doesn’t officially celebrate Christmas, people are bound to interpret the holiday in both

Sometimes leaving is harder than arriving. Though often temporary, you build your life in a new city. New apartment, new

Ever since I’ve moved back to China, Singles Day — or Double 11 — has been a part of my

With the weather getting colder in China, and across the rest of the northern hemisphere, it’s time to prepare for

It was in the middle of November 2017 at a coffee shop near my school. I was there a few

I grew up in northern Michigan in the middle of the woods. I guess it was that childhood and youth

Nature has never been of an utmost importance in my life. Being outdoors lacks appeal to me; could be due

In my previous post about Chinese citizenship for children of WWAM couples, I discussed the citizenship options available for kids

Okay, so I completely fell for it. There are many trends we get swept up in throughout our lifetimes, and

Years ago, when I went to have my fortune read at the Shihlin Night Market in Taipei, the fortune-teller gave