Blog Author - Steven Schwankert

Beijing Book Swap Celebrates 8th Anniversary Saturday
Beijing's monthly Book Swap and Board Games meet-up celebrates its eighth anniversary Saturday, June 4 (today), at...
Burning Man Concept Black Rock City Comes to Inner Mongolia August 21-27
The spirit of Burning Man will come to China this summer, with a six-day event slated for August in Inner Mongolia.
Beijing Again Mulling Congestion Charge to Reduce Traffic
In its latest proposed attempt to reduce traffic in Beijing, the municipal government is contemplating employing a congestion charge similar to th
'Urban Movement' Makes Beijing and Its Citizen Athletes Look Just Awesome
If you woke up Friday morning and went to ballet, played basketball, did capoeira, Crossfit, muay thai, or went running, then you'll feel the spir
Talking Travel: The All Hong Kong Edition
Important commodities note for travelers: Brent Crude hit USD 50 per barrel late last week.
Top Champions League Soccer Managers to Face off in Beijing Manchester Derby
Two of European soccer's all-time great managers will face off on July 25, when FA Cup winners Manchester United play rivals Manchester City at Be
This Week in Fitness: Health Week Sequel, an Artisanal Energy Bar, and Obentos' New Menu
This is the first edition of a new feature, This Week in Fitness, looking at what's available and what's happening in various areas of fitness
World Health Organization Calls for National Smoke-Free Law Ahead of World No Tobacco Day
As the first anniversary of Beijing's indoor tobacco ban, the World Health Organization (WHO) is calling for the success of the Beijing program to
Grilled: Great Leap Brewing
We're grilling Carl Setzer, owner of Great Leap Brewing.