Have you ever just wanted to end it all—goodbye cruel world and hello oblivion? An end to your suffering in whatever form it may take. Seems fairly easy, doesn’t it? Pills, gas oven, run... Read more >>

With all the things to see and do there, Hong Kong can be a bit overwhelming. This is especially true if you’re short on time. While it’s impossible to cram everything into one visit, a... Read more >>

In January 2008, we moved from Jiuquan, Gansu Province, China, to the Xigu District of Lanzhou, Gansu Province, China. Our teaching contract in Jiuquan was over and we had to find a new job. My... Read more >>

It’s the Year of the Rabbit! The most important holiday on the Chinese calendar, Chinese New Year celebrates not only the changing of the seasons, but also the spiritual side of a new... Read more >>

Jan. 3, 2005 arrived with icy rain, sleet! The roads were treacherous! But God is good! Doug got us to the airport in Omaha safely, parked at the curb in front of United Airlines. He helped Tim set... Read more >>

A dentist friend in Rapid City told us if we would come up he would do any dental work that we needed to have done at no charge before we left! So, on Dec. 7 we left for Rapid City. The German... Read more >>

As mentioned before, we were deeply in debt and the Worker’s Comp. Insurance Company bought out my claim. However, the promised check did not arrive until we made the decision to go to China as... Read more >>

It’s that time once again to put our local experts to the test with our local expert challenge! This week, we asked our experts on the ground to head to their local supermarkets from Perth to... Read more >>

Today, I am attempting to drive in China for the first time. After two years living here, I have finally decided to get my own set of wheels. No more fear-filled rides with taxi drivers of very... Read more >>

Having lived in South China for two years, I have spent hours shopping in markets. Known as the factory floor of the world, most products branded with the MADE IN CHINA label are made right here.... Read more >>