Bridget O'Donnell

Rule #1: Watch your shadow.
Bridget: 2 3*, Pickpockets: 1
*EDIT: Just prevented another one from happening today.

Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, kicked off this Sunday, February 14. Valentine’s Day has taken a backseat as “Year of the Tiger” decorations flood Asia*. Meanwhile, millions of people returned to their hometowns last week to celebrate with their families. It’s China’s biggest holiday.
Officially, the holiday lasts 15 days. But in [...]

Starting tomorrow, I’ll be in this general area …
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… through the end of February for my Chinese New Year break. I won’t be bringing my laptop, but if I happen to find an Internet cafe I’ll try to post photos.

In light of the latest Google/China drama that unfolded Tuesday, I bring you the 7 websites that China wouldn’t really miss if the Great Firewall blocked them completely starting tomorrow. That is, if it hasn’t already.
1. Google
Replacement: Baidu

Why: By now, you’ve probably heard the stats: state-sponsored Baidu owns around 60-70% of the Chinese market. Google [...]

My month and a half long break starts today. I just found this out today.

Question: Do people in China know about Christmas?
Short Answer: Yes.
Long Answer: Yes, but China has a funny way of dealing with the holiday season …

Wait … why?

Cute? Yes. Well-behaved? Far from it.

Running a race in China is crazy. But somehow, I’m not surprised.