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Ghoulish Guide to Halloween in Beijing 2011
Ghoulish Guide to Halloween in Beijing 2011
Oct 17, 2011 Comments (1)

Get your “monster mash” mix ready, make those finishing touches on your costume, and get ready to party—Halloween 2011 in Beijing is nearly here! This year’s Halloween weekend lineup is better than ever. Check out our Beijing Halloween 2011 guide for all the tips on getting the perfect costume and finding the best event to suit your tastes. Read More>>

Homeschooling in Beijing – The Freedom to Choose
Homeschooling in Beijing – The Freedom to Choose
Aug 15, 2011 Comments (1)

Homeschooling has become a popular option in Beijing as tuition prices continue to rise at international schools. Here are some resources for getting connected, making the most of homeschooling in Beijing, and getting help if and when you need it. Read More>>

Sports, Dance, Music and Art: Extraordinary Extracurriculars for Expat Kids
Sports, Dance, Music and Art: Extraordinary Extracurriculars for Expat Kids
Jun 06, 2011 Comments (1)

For expat parents in Beijing, finding the right extracurricular activities to keep our children active, happy, and entertained can be a challenge. We’ve compiled a directory to help parents in Beijing choose the right activities – in English – for their children. Read More>>

Hippity, Hoppity, Easter’s On It’s Way
Hippity, Hoppity, Easter’s On It’s Way
Apr 12, 2011 Comments (0)

Not everyone is religious, but we can all enjoy some of the activities Peter Cottontail is bringing to Beijing this spring. Here’s a sampler of some of the best Easter related events and brunches for both adults and kids. Read More>>

Expat Schooling Options in Beijing: Kindergarten and Preschool
Expat Schooling Options in Beijing: Kindergarten and Preschool
Nov 08, 2010 Comments (13)

Choosing a preschool or kindergarten in Beijing can be overwhelming, with literally hundreds of schools to choose. Here we help you wade through some of the more popular preschools and kindergartens that expats in Beijing expats have chosen for their little learners. Read More>>

How to Raise a Pet in Beijing
How to Raise a Pet in Beijing
Nov 01, 2010 Comments (3)

Beijing is full of pets and of course you can raise one too but before you commit, we have put together some common questions and tips on how to help you raise a pet in Beijing. Read More>>

Alternative Activities in Beijing
Alternative Activities in Beijing
Oct 01, 2010 Comments (4)

From time to time people get bored of their normal routine in the city, this sometimes leads to a kind of stagnant feeling. Whether you’re a couch potato or an adrenaline rush thrill seeker we’ve got new activities for you to help spice up your normal routine. Read More>>

Water Cube to Reopen as Asia’s Largest Waterpark on August 8th
Water Cube to Reopen as Asia’s Largest Waterpark on August 8th
Aug 02, 2010 Comments (1)

After ten month of reconstruction, Beijing’s Water Cube is reopening to the public this July and its new, highly anticipated waterpark – the largest in Asia – will open to water happy visitors on August 8th. Read More>>

Fun Holiday Activities for Children in Beijing
Fun Holiday Activities for Children in Beijing
Jul 23, 2010 Comments (0)

International schools have already broken up for summer. If you’re battling to keep your kids away from video games and TV then group activities, days out and extracurricular learning are the order of the day. Read on for some great ideas. Read More>>

Dino Dream Island Theme Park Opens in Beijing until August
Dino Dream Island Theme Park Opens in Beijing until August
Jul 16, 2010 Comments (2)

A new dinosaur theme park has opened in Beijing. If you want to visit, you’ll have to be quick – Dino Dream land is only open until the end of August. Read More>>

Same Name, Different Game: 5 Ugly Facets of the Chinese Workplace

Same Name, Different Game: 5 Ugly Facets of the Chinese Workplace

Every office has the same basic feel, right? The same code of ethics, the same unspoken definition of decency, right? Wrong. Read on for five unscrupulous practices largely accepted in Chinese offices that would normally get you fired. More>>