It was a delight this summer when my daughter, Elisa, and I stumbled upon a plethora of brides getting their photos taken in perhaps one of the most beautiful backdrops in the world: Beijing’s Imperial Ancestral Temple Park, which is adjacent to the Forbidden City. Living in Hong Kong and Singapore, one could forget that […]
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Feeding the Hungry Ghosts
One of the things I love most about living overseas is learning about the local holidays. This has certainly been the case in Asia, where there are no western counterparts to many celebrations. The most intriguing I’ve come across is the Hungry Ghost Festival, celebrated among Chinese people across Asia on the 15th day of […]
The Art of a Bargaining
People often tell me that they hate to bargain – and I understand. I used to feel the same way, but after many years living in countries that require it to survive, I have changed my opinion. I now enjoy a good bargaining session and look forward to opportunities to hone my negotiating skills. How […]