Doesn’t sound like a nice thing to eat but eating tofu brains for breakfast is a great way to start the day. Translated from Chinese (Dou Fu Nao) to English it translates to mean tofu brains. This is a very good description of what this dish looks like served in the bowl. Soft tofu sliced …
In China we Wear a Mask to Stop COVID Spreading I read the world news almost everyday and a common theme is the reluctance of people to wear a mask. Wear a mask to stop COVID is the proven solution. To me it seems very odd that people don’t want to wear a mask. All …
I don’t own a bike, rather I always hire one whenever I need to. In the city I live, Baoding the most popular bike hire company is HELLO bike. These bikes are the blue and white bikes you can see everywhere. These hire bikes are on every street corner. I use an app on my …
Wait, wait, wait! Yes, I am offering a completely FREE English to Chinese translation service however there is a catch. I have to impose a strict 50-word limit on this free Chinese to English translating offer. Translating is a time-consuming job; however, I am happy to help you if you have something short that needs …
So, you are thinking of getting a tattoo with Chinese characters? You will need my Chinese tattoo translation service. I have many friends that have Chinese tattoos and they look great. However how can you make sure the meaning of the Chinese characters is correct? Asking yourself, is my Chinese tattoo, correct? This has got …
What is on our wish list? We all have dreams, things we want. These keep us motivated, give us reasons to keep doing what we are doing until we have enough of what we need to achieve our wishes. We have dreams, for our kids to grow up healthy, respectful of others and kind. We …
One of our favourite things to do when we travel to a place near the sea is eating seafood buffet in China. We really love eating seafood buffet in China. Gabriel and Aurora love to play with the little sea critters before we take them to the table, cook them and then eat them. The …
I own a car and of course you need insurance to drive in China. However unlike back home in the U.K. which requires the person to have insurance, in China it’s the car that is insured. This is car insurance done right in China. That’s right THE CAR is insured, so anyone can drive your …
When it comes to shopping you can’t beat China. What brands are there in china? That’s easy – ALL OF THEM! If it’s online or at a mall, you we have the pick of anything you want. From Gucci to Starbucks, we have everything here. Some of the largest cities in the world are here …
I have been working and living in China for over 17 years now and have come across some strange things. Here I will share some of my experiences with you. For example in China, you might be surprised to find out that burping is considered a way of complimenting the chef or that a gift …
