Back when I was a regular visitor to North Korea my favorite place within the country was Rason and this was for many reasons, BUT the Street Food Rason scene was certainly a huge contributing factor. What the Rason? Rason is technically the only visa-free area of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (North Korea)…
If you’ve ever dabbled in stocks or even glanced at financial news, you’ve probably heard of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). But what exactly is the SEC, and why does it matter? Well, my friend, if Wall Street is a bustling street food market, then the SEC is the hygiene inspector making sure…
In today’s fast-paced academic world, students are always looking for ways to make their study routines more efficient and financially viable. One emerging platform that has gained popularity in the past was Notes Ocean. This unique service allowed students to buy and sell study notes, making the academic experience more collaborative and, at times, even…
When it comes to airports in China, Beijing Capital International Airport Terminal 3 is the one you’d expect to be, at the very least, serviceable. After all, this is Beijing, a global hub of business, politics, and—at least once upon a time—international prestige. But here’s the truth: Beijing Airport Terminal 3 is bad. Really bad….
If you’ve spent any time traveling around China on a budget, chances are you’ve stumbled upon a Super 8 hotel. Bright yellow signage, the unmistakable red “8” logo—it’s like a beacon of hope for those who want a clean(ish) bed without blowing their entire WeChat Pay balance. But what is Super 8 in China, really?…
Despite living in China almost 20 years I usually make a bee line out of the place at Lunar New Year, not this year though with me deciding to do Chinese New Year in Shenzhen. What though was it like? Is it the hell that people make it out to be and how do you…
