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Why I Hate Gyms in China

by Ivan B on July 3, 2018July 4, 2018 in China Life

I hate gyms in China. There, I said it. And no, I’m not a lazy slob who can’t be bothered to get up off the couch and go lift a… [Continue Reading]

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KFC in China: The CHIZZA

by Ivan B on June 27, 2017February 26, 2018 in China Life, Food

KFC in China has always been a compelling sight for most Western eyes. It is both comforting yet alienating, taking classic, home-style southern American dining fare and somehow nearly completely… [Continue Reading]

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How Hard is it to Teach English in China?

by Ivan B on June 20, 2017November 17, 2018 in China Life, Teaching

I have taught English in China for nearly three years now and a question that often comes up from people who are curious to do the same is this: how… [Continue Reading]

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Public Transport in China: Three Ways to Save Money

by Ivan B on February 25, 2017October 3, 2019 in China Life, Money

Public transport in China is an absolute necessity for making sure Chinese society can function optimally. Cities in China can be sprawling and vast, and sometimes there is no easy… [Continue Reading]

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What are Muslim Noodles?

by Ivan B on October 4, 2016September 15, 2018 in China Life, Food, Money

Muslim noodles are a special kind of hand-pulled Chinese noodles made and popularized by the Chinese Muslim minority. Yes, there are Chinese Muslims; they make up about 2-4% of the… [Continue Reading]

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