The Advantages of Literacy in Chinese

The advantages of achieving literacy in Chinese are all around us, in the physical and digital world. Here’s to taking that step to comprehend it.

Mastering Chinese

How to Take Shortcuts to Elite Chinese Like I Did

A handful of discoveries, many learned the hard way, helped me leapfrog my Chinese language skills. Here are those tips, and the journey I took to get proficient at Chinese so you can do the same.

Jah Bar Chengdu

Reggae by the River: Jah Bar

In a small bar near the river in Chengdu remains the well-worn home of reggae music in the city: Jah Bar.

Living with Purpose

How to Live with Purpose in Chengdu

What you get out of life in Chengdu is determined by what you spend your time doing. Here are some pursuits that I’ve found meaningful in my years here.