Blog Author - Sally Wilson

Chinese New Year Hongbao and Gift-Giving Etiquette
One of the Chinese traditions that as a foreigner you have to grasp quickly, is the concept of the Chinese red envelope.
Longqing Gorge Ice and Snow Festival
Longqing Gorge (Longqingxia) is a long ravine passed by the Gucheng River, located 80km northwest of Beijing.
Chievoo Furniture Store
For Christmas I was given a pair of Chinese guardian lions, or shi (獅).
Houhai Skating and Vietnamese Cuisine at Nuage
Rather than staying indoors and hibernating, we decided to make the most of the freezing temperatures and head for the city's central lakes for so
In and Out (Yunnan): Diverse Cuisine With an Authentic Ethnic Flair
In and Out has two branches in Sanlitun: Sanlitun Beixiaojie and Gongti. We visited the first location during the lively lunch rush.
Visiting the New and Improved Mutianyu
It’s been a while since we’ve been to the Great Wall but as soon as we saw the glorious skies over Beijing on January 2, we knew we had to make th
Out With the Old: Recycle Your Unwanted Clothing through H&M
Being back in the UK for Christmas, I am reminded just how many charity shops there are. In fact recent estimates suggest there are over 10,200 ch
A Feast for the Senses: Where to Buy Christmas Edibles, Pt 2
This is part two of our guide as to where to pick up Christmas staples to prepare the perfect feast just like you'd eat at home. For the first
A Feast for the Senses: Where to Buy Christmas Edibles
Mention roast chestnuts, a savory smoked ham, or the warming glow from a glass of mulled wine, and you’re bound to evoke Christmas memories any ti