By Carrie on January 3, 2012
A celebration filled with color, energy, food, and history, Chinese New Year in Beijing hosts a number of fascinating local events to make your journey truly unique and unforgettable. MSW offers you an essential travel guide to some of the best attractions, activities and restaurants in Beijing during Chinese New Year.
Posted in China, Culture, Features, How To | Tagged Beijing, Beijing temple fairs, China, Chinese New Year, Chinese New Year fireworks, Din Tai Fung, fireworks, holidays in China, Peking Duck, travel China, where to eat in Beijing |
By Carrie on April 27, 2011
Photo essay on urban architecture in Shanghai’s Pudong District. Photos include Jin Mao Tower, Bank of China Building, and Shanghai World Financial Center, among others.
Posted in China, Features, Photography | Tagged Asia, Asian skyscapers, China, cityscapes, Cultural Observations, Photo Essay, Photography, Shanghai, Shanghai cityscape, Travel Photography, urban architecture |
By Carrie on January 3, 2011
Thinking of teaching in China? The ESL industry in China is booming and the demand for qualified ESL teachers is going up every day. Here are 12 tips for your first few weeks teaching and living abroad in China.
Posted in China, ESL, Features, How To | Tagged China, Cultural Observations, living in China, Reach To Teach, Teaching, teaching abroad, tips for ESL teachers, Travel |
By Carrie on April 25, 2010
Welcome to Xinjiang, home of the famous Silk Road. It’s the largest region in China and contains some of the most incredible mud cities you’ll ever find yourself wanting to visit. This month’s guest post comes from Josh Summers, author of the Xinjiang blog Far West China.
Posted in China, Features, Guest Authors | Tagged Asia, China, Culture, Guest Authors, Silk Road, Western China, Xinjiang |
By Carrie on June 30, 2009
This month’s guest author is Graham Woodring, writer of a beautifully-crafted blog called An American in the Far East. Graham takes us on a tour of his favorite city in China.This is Xi’an in 48 hours.
Posted in China, Guest Authors, Travel | Tagged Bloggers, China, Guest Authors, Travel, Travel Tips, Xian |
By Carrie on August 25, 2008
Ha! I’ve been going through some of my old papers, journal entries and emails from my three years spent in North East China. I came across this list of gems and I thought I’d share with you as it makes for some entertaining reading. It would take ages to explain everything to you, so if [...]
Posted in China, Culture | Tagged Changchun, China, Cultural Observations, Culture, Journal, People |
By Carrie on May 6, 2008
A street vendor from the Muslim Quarter in Xian, China.
Posted in China, Photography | Tagged China, Culture, Food and Drink, Photo Moment, Photography, Xian |
By Carrie on November 3, 2007
Just before John and I left China for good at the end of 2005, we decided our next big journey through China would definitely have to include a few events at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. We decided we would do everything in our power to procure tickets for our favorite events. This is going to [...]
Posted in China, Travel |
By Carrie on September 21, 2007
Artist: Mandy Wong on GFX Artists It’s an exciting time of year in Taiwan and the rest of Asia as everyone is gearing up for Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as The Moon Festival or Mooncake Festival. Mid-Autumn Festival is celebrated every year when the moon is at its brightest, on the 15th day of the [...]
Posted in China, Culture, Taiwan | Tagged Culture, Festivals, Holidays |
By Carrie on August 27, 2007
This is the second part of a two part series at the Taipei City Hospital with Dr. Tzu Ying Lai for Joanna Rees Photography. After Joanna finished shooting the cupping session, Dr. Tzu demonstrated a scraping method called Gua Sha. Its principles are similar to those of cupping and has similar effects on the body. [...]
Posted in China, Culture, Taiwan |
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