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Turkey: Where Nature and History Coexist in Harmony

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

I love Chinese New Year, but not just for the way the city I live in empties out as everyone

Years ago, when I made the serendipitous – and seemingly accidental – decision to come to China, I actually had

My favorite American holidays have always been the Fourth of July and Thanksgiving. I like them best because they don’t

It’s an unusual experience being a foreigner in China. Living in Australia, a pretty multicultural country, I guess I generally

The velvety expanses of grass, and the rolling hills blanketed in oaks and maples still commanded my attention hours after