Blog Author - Nick Richards

Stat: Ancient Ice Roads Helped Construct the Forbidden City?
Every month we appease our inner nerd by digging up some local statistics
Dinner and a Movie: Which Beijing Theater Makes the Perfect Date?
Looking to impress that special someone with an interesting take on a clichéd night out? Start with this: The largest film museum in the world is...
Wokipedia: Four Chinese Food Words That Start With S
“Wokipedia” is a regular magazine column in which we introduce aspects of Chinese gastronomy, one letter at a time.
Veg Out: Chinese Language Tips For Being Vegan in Beijing
Assumption one: you are not anal-retentive. Being vegetarian or vegan in China requires a certain flexibility – there will be mistakes and...
18 New Year's Resolutions for the Ignorant Foreigner
New year, new beginning; strange city, strange culture; we know the story. Here are some suggestions to get even more local,...