My last few days in Southern China happened to coincide with the May Day holiday weekend, which also happened to coincide with my trip to obtain a new visa in Hong Kong. Appropriately, I dragged Ramses along to snap some photos at two of the SAR‘s more notable spots.
Yes, the pollution here last week was bad. Yes, the pollution in general is a problem. But no, we don’t wear facemasks 24/7/365.
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 [...]
Bridget O'Donnell, 22, is a designer for the China Daily in Beijing. She graduated from the University of Michigan in 2009 and lived in Shenzhen for eight months before moving to Beijing. More »
