Life was going great in Beijing! I couldn't be more thankful for the opportunity that was given to me by the Confucius Institute, the Hunan Normal University and the Southern Utah University. This opportunity was giving me the chance to see new places, taste amazing new meals and meet wonderful people. However, during my time in Beijing I had just few opportunities to leave the group and explore the city by myself. Are you reading "CHINA Part II" and you didn't read "CHINA Pa

Before you judge this article by its title, let me tell you that every story have a good and a bad side. As a human being who is a supporter of interculturalism and humanitarian for many causes, I try as much as I can to be out of the assumptions upon different cultures. But, assumptions are part of our human defensive behavior and prepare us for risky treats. While talking with some friends about China, I got several negative advices. I was told walk alone or I would lose my