Homeschooling has become a popular option in Beijing as tuition prices continue to rise at international schools. Homeschooling offers flexibility and the freedom to learn what you and your kids are passionate about. It also comes with the responsibility of ... Read More>>

While in the West dessert is a reward that comes after having indulged in a proper meal, most Chinese restaurants do not offer the option of that little something to top the dining experience. Dessert here is a thing by itself, whether it is sold on a ... Read More>>

August temperatures may have been cooler than July so far, but other things are heating up in the capital. A man just confessed to murdering a little girl and escalators in Beijing’s subway system continue to malfunction. Luckily we can all relax with a ... Read More>>

Living in Beijing can get a bit much at times. Maybe it's the traffic jams that get to you, maybe it's the crowds; but no matter the cause, the cure is the same; head for the mountains! Read More>>

When you live in Beijing, you face bad pollution days. Sometimes the air is thick with lung-harming particles and you just don’t want to be outside in that. If you live in Beijing it should not be the biggest surprise if you wake up one morning, open the ... Read More>>

The mysterious Tibetan Plateau has tempted no small number of dreamers and adventurers to explore the region, a place with clean (though sparse) fresh air and open spaces where nature still surrounds us and where people still believe in something. For those ... Read More>>

The weather and traffic in Beijing have been a bit crazy as of late and so has the news; Cars driving onto railway platforms, a champion gymnast seen begging on the streets. If you think you need a bit of a break, then read on to read about all the hottest ... Read More>>

Shopping for shoes should be fun! But when you have trouble finding what you are looking for, it can be a bit frustrating and overwhelming. In Beijing those seeking big-sized shoes can have a hard time finding shops that provide what they need . But it’s ... Read More>>

Beijing offers a wide array of culinary delights and dangers but if you are in the mood for something a little odd then you have come to the right place. Here are the six strangest themed restaurants Beijing has to offer. Read More>>

Gyms in Beijing have long realised that to match every member's dream of toned bodies and flexed muscles, variety is the key. When choosing the perfect sweat arena you should be aware of the choices too. In the wake of a number of high-profile chains in ... Read More>>

The last two weeks has seen some interesting news articles in Beijing from sleazy salons to bad weather forecast, but if you are looking for some fun then there are plenty of music performances to look forward to, and maybe even Kobe Bryant! Read More>>

Congratulations on your new place in Beijing! As you look around your apartment though, you might feel a bit overwhelmed, especially when it comes to the kitchen. You may have noticed that your Chinese kitchen has one or two burners, a small refrigerator ... Read More>>

If you are tired of the maddening hordes of tourists on the most popular stretches of the Great Wall like Badaling or Juyonguan, then maybe it is time to try out some less crowded alternatives. The mountains surrounding our fair city of Beijing contain a ... Read More>>

It’s been an eventful month of crazy news in Beijing. Luckily, July is just around the corner and offers some great ways to give your brain cells a much needed break. Read More>>

For several years I lived down the street from a weekly farmers’ market in Brooklyn, New York, surrounded by a multitude of organic and natural food stores, yet I never gave much thought to buying organic groceries. My main reason for this was the price. ... Read More>>

Legend has it that the best pint of Guinness stout is poured at the public house nearest to the Guinness brewery gates and that the closer the location of the drinker to this sacred spot, the better their brew tastes. Whether Tsingtao or Yanjing beers ... Read More>>

Anyone in the mood for cheesecake? For those of you who get your pleasure in the form of sweet and cheesy delights, we are about to take you on a tour of Beijing’s finest cheesecakes. We’ve put our taste buds to the ultimate cheesecake test and here is the... Read More>>

Check out this month’s lowdown on what really happens behind closed doors in the PRC’s gargantuan capital: dark deeds, art auctions, shanzhai shui, and new openings, closures and re-openings. Read More>>

For expat parents in Beijing, finding the right extracurricular activities to keep our children active, happy and entertained can be a bit of an obstacle. Chinese extracurricular activities tend towards the academic, and intramural sports are nearly unheard ... Read More>>

After 798, Songzhuang and Caochangdi a new art district is in the making. Roughly a kilometer north of Shuangjing, and south of the Tonghui river stands Baiziwan Lu: an ill-paved road cutting between smelly car repair shops on one side, and fancy apartment ... Read More>>

Are you a do it yourself kind of guy or gal? For those of you who enjoy creating your own projects but don’t know where to start in this massive city, we’ve created a “Do it yourself” (DIY) list of shops in Beijing to assist you in your favourite DIY ... Read More>>

Let’s face it: sometimes you just get a literary itch. Being surrounded by a language as fascinating and complicated as Chinese can be great, but every once in a while, you just need an ol’ fashioned English book to revel in. You aren’t alone; Beijing is ... Read More>>

It’s time for another round-up of the latest news from around the capital. Read on to find out about the latest weird, wonderful, good and bad happenings in Beijing. Read More>>

Some of us have deeply rooted relationships with our hair professional and therefore, one of the most frightening things about moving to a foreign country is finding someone you trust to cut, colour and style your hair. While it’s difficult to give in to ... Read More>>