Blog Tag - outdoors
I found it. Paradise. Right here in Beijing, within the 5th Ring Road.
Of course, my idea of paradise may differ just a little from yours. But if...
There’s no better way to escape the sweltering heat in Beijing than to take a dip in a pool. However, since moving to Beijing, I’ve learned that...
With the spread of the pandemic within the capital city forcing schools to go online and events to be cancelled, we are all left wondering how best...
At last, the weather has turned, and staying indoors suddenly seems even less bearable.
Even with sporatic shut downs that happen from time to time...
In case you missed it, autumn officially started last Sunday, at least according to China’s 24 solar terms and the almighty gods of retail who’ve...
With the insects awakening and forest animals coming out of hibernation, we humans, too, are left with fewer and fewer excuses to stay indoors,...
If you're a cycling enthusiast, you've probably already tried our top 10 easy center-city Beijing rides. Now, however, it's time to level up with...
Beijing is finally waking up from its long hibernation, welcoming the longer, warmer, and brighter spring days. The city's many hidden gardens and...
Beijing’s scenic spots are often dismissed as touristy by those of us who have called this city home for longer than, say, six months. However, you...
With all the excellent weather we've been having recently our thoughts are naturally turning to brunches, afternoons, or happy hours spent on one of...
It’s getting warmer, and love is in the air. All you’ve got to do is hope that your partner doesn’t read this blog, or else they’ll know it wasn’t...
Before it becomes too hot to hang out outside and really enjoy our fair city, we took a look at Beijing’s best rooftops, terraces, and even hutong...
This Thursday, the mercury is set to hit a toasty 30 degrees Celsius and while it's been a while since we had our thermals on, it's a far cry from...
It's October, we have a week-long holiday, and the sky is blue. It’s time to think about the important things in life, such as: where can I make the...
The weather's nice and cool, the restrictions on life in general are over, and this week, you'll be working on a Sunday. Make the most of the final...