After pollution and shitty internet connection, I think the most common complaint among the expats living in China is: “Since I’m in China I became so fat.” It doesn’t surprise me. Most of expats tend to settle for a diet based on Jiaozi (Chinese dumplings), Lanzhou Lamian (delicious Muslim noodles) and deep fried pork meat. …
It’s funny, here at SDC we published 139 articles so far and none of them talks about Hangzhou. Why I think it’s funny? Because Hangzhou is the city where I spent more time in China, is the city where I’ve learned to speak Chinese (well… cha bu duo), is the city where I took more …
The night market of Wushan Square in Hangzhou (Photo Essays) Read More »
In Bangkok there are so many temples that, if you’re there only for a few days, it may be difficult to decide what temples are worth a visit. My opinion is that the two most interesting temples are the Wat Arun and the Wat Phra Kaew, both located inside the Old City (Rattanakosin); that is …
The Temples of Bangkok: Wat Arun and Wat Phra Kaew (Photos) Read More »
Today I’ve the honor to interview Fiona, the soul of Life on Nanchang Lu, the place where you shall go if you want to learn more about food – especially street food, – in Shanghai. Food Fiona, you define yourself as a Foodie, Writer, Photographer and Expert dumpling taster. I want to start with the …
Life on Nanchang Lu, Shanghai – Interview with Fiona Reilly Read More »
Despite not being as well known as the one between Shenzhen and Hong Kong, even less-famous Zhuhai has its border checkpoint, Gonbei Port, from which it’s possible to get to Macau (or enter China from Macau). Actually, between Zhuhai e Macau there’s also a second checkpoint, Hengqin, which is mainly just used for the transport of goods. In recent years, travel …
Guide to vegetarian food in China – Index The story of a vegetarian who survived China Chinese realities: what a vegetarian needs to know in China A few Chinese words that will help you pick the right dishes 7 vegetarian dishes that you can find everywhere in China Practical guide to not miss out on …
How to Eat Vegetarian in China – Practical Advice and Dishes to Order Read More »
Today I want to give you a news bombshell: living in China means you’ll have to learn to interact with the Chinese. Well yeah, I know that it might seem to be a given, but you need to know HOW to deal with the Chinese, especially when you have to spend much time with them …
Is it possible to improve your relationship with your Chinese colleagues? Read More »
Need a shampoo? …You are on your way to the supermarket when you get splashed by a girl who is washing her hair on the sidewalk. Update: I’ve re-published this article with 18 new photos While I was exploring the maze represented by my external hard disk to find some photos for this article, I …
Note: This article is a rant. And I wrote it in 2012. It was published in another website which, recently, went offline forever. Since the thoughts I shared are still (very) relevant to China and its society, we decided to publish it on SDC. Today I did something I’m not proud of. Fast backward to …
“He was only trying to help” – Face Issues in China Read More »
Look, this is how you smile Click here to read the review of the best platforms to get your TEFL Certification Online This article was written by Adrian Fleur, the author of Market of Eden. Make sure to check out her blog if you wish to move to Thailand or you are just curious to …
Teaching English in Thailand: My experience in a kindergarten Read More »
Bui Vien, the most touristic street of Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City). The approach “Do you know how to eat it?” I hear from the table behind. “No idea,” answers one the two girls that are sitting at the table beside mine. “I was sure you didn’t,” keeps going the guy. Now that he has …
Before arriving in Vietnam I was expecting a country similar to southwest China with less pollution and more scooters. And I was right! No, wait, I’m just joking. There are a lot of differences between China and Vietnam. In this post I would like to underline ten habits of Vietnamese that surprised me (keep in …
Ten unconventional habits of Vietnamese (photo stories) Read More »
It’s more than two years that I live in China – the country of dog-eaters by default – but I’d never seen a slaughtered dog. It may be because I only spent a few weeks in Guangxi and Guangdong Provinces, the Southern provinces where the habit of eating dog meat is most common. Or maybe …
While we get on the night bus that will bring us to Hué I look at Jelen and tell her: “I’m happy we are leaving Hanoi. I was craving a bit of peace.” It wasn’t because of the insistence of the street vendors or the screams of the pseudo-backpackers that cross the world to get …
How to survive to the crazy Vietnamese traffic (plenty of photos and videos) Read More »
Kashgar, which was one of the most important oasis along the Silk Road, is situated at the extreme West of Xinjiang Province, between the Taklamakan Desert and the border with Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan. Even if today has about 400,000 people and its newest neighborhoods are similar to many other Chinese cities, Kashgar features one the …
Kashgar old town – A glance at the Silk Road (Photo Essay) Read More »
The Karakoram Highway follows the old Silk Road route between China’s Xinjiang Province and Pakistan’s Gilgit–Baltistan region across the Karakorum. It’s the highest paved international road in the world as the Khunjerab Pass reaches an altitude of 4,693 meters. In September we rented a taxi in Kashgar (I was there with my girl and we …
This article tells the last part of my travel to Tibet. If you didn’t read them yet, in the first two episodes you can learn about my adventures in Lhasa or virtually exploring the The holy lakes of Tibet. The day after visiting the Namtso lake we get again on the bus and start our …
Tibetan monasteries and a revolution on the bus – Photo Essays Read More »
This is article was written by David East from Unfamiliar China. Though Chinese food is popular all over the world, the version that westerners are accustomed is a major variation on the authentic cuisine of China. This change came about as a result of time, local customs, and restaurateurs who wanted to adapt to western …
This article was written by TutorMandarin, an online tutoring service that helps students to learn Mandarin, through its Chinese learning app and PC Software. Mid-Autumn Festival and Family Reunions There are three major Chinese Holidays in Chinese culture: Chinese New Year, Dragon Boat Festival, and Mid-Autumn Festival. Today, we’ll talk about Mid-Autumn Festival (中秋节, Zhōngqiū …
Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival Myths and Traditions Read More »
This article was written by Based Bachelor. In Tim Ferriss’s new book “Tools of Titans”, he writes about the joys of vagabonding. Many people talk about one day leaving their normalized stations in life to see the world, but don’t. He recalls the time he’d first heard a line from Oliver Stone’s film “Wall Street,” …
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