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...
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In Beijing, it was popular –among westerners and locals alike – to be treated for a variety of ailments with cupping. One of my neighbors, Hilde, was a practitioner of this ancient Chinese medicinal...
View ArticleFeeding 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...
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