November 29, 2013
by Kevin Cook
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In the nation where ancient history collides head-on with rapid modernization, China’s younger generation is starting to shun blue-collar employment in favor of more appealing office jobs. Lucky for China, the older generation still doesn’t seem to mind getting its … Continue reading
November 25, 2013
by Kevin Cook
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Nothing warms me up better than a hot bowl of Chinese dumpling soup (hùndùn). This combination of savory dumplings and noodles can satiate even the hardiest appetite on a cold winter day. Watch this video and be jealous!
November 17, 2013
by Kevin Cook
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I taught a semester of ESL at a public high school in Thailand and loved it. After that I wanted to try something different, so I made the transition to teaching at an ESL training center in China. Big mistake. … Continue reading
November 12, 2013
by Kevin Cook
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Smoking in China is the cool thing to do, at least if you’re a man. With over 50% of the Chinese male population smoking, it’s as trendy as smoking in the U.S. during the 1950s. You’d think the abhorrent air pollution in … Continue reading
November 8, 2013
by Kevin Cook
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White Guy in China – An original rap song about life as a foreigner in the PRC. In the chorus I say “you can call me laowai.” Laowai is a slightly derogatory term for foreigner. This is a joke, and not intended … Continue reading
November 7, 2013
by Kevin Cook
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So it turns out that I still work for the language center. I tried my best to quit, but within the confines of Chinese law, I couldn’t have my cake and eat it too… yet. This is about compromising, and … Continue reading
November 5, 2013
by Kevin Cook
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Once I came to China, it didn’t take me long to discover jianbing guozi. As soon as I feasted upon my first mouth-watering, huge Chinese crepe for only 5 yuan ($0.82), I was hooked. In this video, I show you … Continue reading