Blog Author - Anna Pellegrin Hartley

This Is Why You Feel Bunged up All Winter
How to survive the winter onslaught of dry air, dust, and pollution that leaves us feeling blocked up and miserable.
Stuck Working From Home? Improve Your Workspace With These Simple Tricks
Even without fancy ergonomic chairs and standing desks, it is still possible to improve your work office situation, with these simple solutions. 
4 Reasons Why Cycling in Beijing Is Way Nicer Than You Think
Ignore the alarmists – Beijing is actually a great city to cycle in. 
Quality Over Quantity: Understanding Roundabout’s Newish Donation Policies
We spoke Lily, who manages the donations system for the not-for-profit about the change.
Freezing Temperatures, Howling Winds Prompts Beijing Cold Weather Warning
Cold weather and high winds prompted blue gale warning alerts across the city yesterday.
4 Months and 18,481km later
We talk to Mads Vesterager Nielsen about his epic 18,484km cross-country motorcycle trip through China.
“That’s Not Jianbing, It’s a Galette!” French and Chinese Cuisine in Solidarité
Here are a couple of dishes that create an unlikely connection between French and Chinese cuisine.
Throwback Thursday: The First Ever Hot Chili Eating Competition … in Canada?!
The 2020 Hot & Spicy Festival descends on Galaxy Soho this weekend, Friday through Sunday, and many a chili will be eaten.
Spam, or Super Important? Tips for Dealing with SMS Messages When You Don’t Read Chinese
Welcome to China! You’re about to get a loooot of love in your cell phone.