arnieinchina May 25,2013 05:45

Tags: Expat Tales, Language & Culture, Travel, Teaching & Learning, Health & Environment

If you are not okay with using squat toilets, (rural) China may not be for you. If you are not okay with having to dodge other people’s gob, are not okay with your neighbours above spitting ...

arnieinchina May 24,2013 07:34

Tags: Expat Tales, Language & Culture, Food, Teaching & Learning

That would be me folks. It is getting to a point where I am thinking of putting make-up on and straightening my hair before I go for my afternoon walks on the weekend. I get my name shouted from ...

arnieinchina May 24,2013 07:30

Tags: Lifestyle, Expat Tales, Language & Culture

I don't know why I always think Van Morrison did this song, but he never did. It was originally done by King Harvest in 1972 and then Toploader did a cover version in 2000. Anyway, you will have ...

arnieinchina May 24,2013 07:25

Tags: Expat Tales, Language & Culture, Teaching & Learning

I am constantly scrutinised and complimented by both the students and the teachers when it comes to my appearance and wardrobe. Both the students (as young as they are) and the teachers are very ...

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