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Life in China

Pedicabs in China

August 21, 2013 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

Not only are bicycles ubiquitous in China but also pedicabs. They compete for the streets with other modes of transport – and can be annoying when they cause and contribute to the traffic during rush hours. Pedicabs have many uses for many people. They are practical to use for every

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Life in China – Napping Outdoors

August 11, 2013 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

A powerful nap can make a difference in your day. Ask that to anyone who makes napping outdoors a habit, a routine in their daily lives. When an irresistible nap takes over, a head doesn’t consider a place to rest on–be it on a bench, a fence, a wall, a

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Chinese Doors and Their Scary-Looking Doorknobs

July 30, 2013 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

While living in China for years, the doors at Chinese houses keeps my attention. The door handles – in various sizes, shapes, colors and the superstitions that come with them are fascinating. Most doorknobs are in the shape of a lion or a dragon’s head. I really couldn’t accurately identify

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Life in China Series – Park Games

July 28, 2013 KeepCalmAndWander 1 Comments

The parks in China (I mean, Beijing) are full of old men and women playing cards, dominos and Chinese chess. They’re the most common park games any one will see when strolling around. The street corners are also filled with old people in a group of four or more, in