I previously wrote a small blurb on Beijing’s JianBing (煎饼), but there’s more to it! I’m happy to be working with VeggieWala, a great resource for you vegetarians out there, from recipes to restaurant reviews. With my love for food (although not always the vegetarian kind), I hope I can provide some useful and insightful information [...]
All posts for the month September, 2010
Chinese Crepe part 2: 我爱吃煎饼
Posted by Tiffany Wan on September 28, 2010
http://tiffanywan.com/blog/2010/09/chinese-crepe-part-2/
华侨 (HuaQiao) vs. 华人 (HuaRen)
When I first arrived here in China, people would ask “where are you from?” or “你是哪国人?” And I’d respond, I’m from the States, 是美国的. Sometimes they were confused, how could an Asian-looking person be from the States? Other times they asked again, “Are you an overseas Chinese?” “华侨啊?” Sometimes they would use “huaqiao” and sometimes [...]
Posted by Tiffany Wan on September 24, 2010
http://tiffanywan.com/blog/2010/09/%e5%8d%8e%e4%be%a8-huaqiao-vs-%e5%8d%8e%e4%ba%ba-huaren/
before a move to China: part 2
Before moving anywhere, even to the next neighborhood, it’s always a hassle and headache, let alone across the globe! I previously had a few things to say about some common issues and encounters at the beginning like internet access beyond the GFW and personal care products. Here are a few more points to consider, thanks [...]
Posted by Tiffany Wan on September 20, 2010
http://tiffanywan.com/blog/2010/09/before-a-move-to-china-part-2/
Happy Magic Water Park
Design friend @ssshaona posted a link to information about the new “Happy Magic Water Park” in Beijing. The Water Cube of the Beijing Olympic park has undergone renovations to be transformed into an indoor water park. After reading the blurb, more than 1 friend here in Beijing has mentioned of hearing the same! Looks like it [...]
Posted by Tiffany Wan on September 16, 2010
http://tiffanywan.com/blog/2010/09/happy-magic-water-park/
Internet frustrations and some
I got back to Beijing about two weeks ago and it’s been a slew of things to take care of… First things first, did you know that there are two types of internet here in Beijing? No, it’s not dial-up versus DSL. Internet service here is provided by China Unicom, 中国联通, and there are 2 types [...]
Posted by Tiffany Wan on September 12, 2010
http://tiffanywan.com/blog/2010/09/internet-frustrations-and-some/
local HK charms from G.O.D
I posted about Goods of Desire in the past and here’s another great little take away that they’ve launched. It’s a great way to take a bit of Hong Kong home with you. Part of what makes the travel experience is the “charm”, character, and uniqueness to a place. These small souvenirs from GOD address [...]
Posted by Tiffany Wan on September 7, 2010
http://tiffanywan.com/blog/2010/09/local-hk-charms-from-g-o-d/
flickr uploads: food
Just a short note and update, since I don’t have internet set up at the new apartment yet! I’ll be uploading all food photos posted on my blog into a flickr album: Enjoy the archive here! And some photos previously posted from this summer below: 我只写一个短post因为在我新家还不能上网。现在我开始关于食品的照片会在flickr。 让你们看看
Posted by Tiffany Wan on September 5, 2010
http://tiffanywan.com/blog/2010/09/flickr-uploads-food/