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Life in China: Living as an Expat
Living in China as a foreigner cannot be summed up in a short article. How could life be summed up in that short of a text? Living in China as an expat comes with its obstacles and exciting adventures. This article is part two of a series on living in China as a foreigner and will discuss some of the pros and cons of living in China. The daily life in China for foreigners can be quite interesting, from the smog to the throngs of people crowding you all the time. There’s always something to learn and adjust to in this unique country.
By Restless Wandererabout 15 hours ago in Wander
Neighborhood Guide of South Addition in Anchorage Alaska
South Addition essentially lives up to its name: it is a community that serves as an extension to downtown Anchorage, Alaska. The residential community is nestled between the bustling streets and highways of the city’s urban center and the wide ecological expanse of the state’s south-central coast.
By Dean Traylor7 days ago in Wander
What Is the Importance of Soft Skills in University Education?
Soft skills have become an essential part of modern university education. While academic knowledge and technical expertise remain important, employers increasingly seek graduates who can communicate effectively, work collaboratively, and adapt to changing environments. Understanding the importance of soft skills helps students recognise why universities today emphasise holistic development alongside traditional academic learning.
By ameliarosanna9 days ago in Wander
Living on the Peninsula: An Overview of the Four Communities of Palos Verdes
A Drive To the Hill Along the Sea The scenery drastically changes when you drive north on Palos Verdes Boulevard toward its namesake. Immediately, the close knit collection of condos and housing tracts along the coast are replaced by green hills, tree-lined streets, Spanish-tiled mansions and a swath of eucalyptus groves.
By Dean Traylor10 days ago in Wander
Seattle Nightlife Report: Pony. Top Story - January 2026.
Mid-winter Friday night. Early but already so dark. The days are getting longer but 6 PM is still pitch black. “Firepit!” You declare things after just a few seconds of solemn thought – not a request or suggestion, not a demand. Last week you walked around saying, “Hot tub?” to anyone who would listen. Or one afternoon you pointed at two men holding hands as they crossed 12th Avenue, looked me in the eyes and said, “Boyfriends.”
By Joe Nasta | Seattle foodie poet11 days ago in Wander
Iron Lighthouse - Coastal Series: Part II (Oregon)
Oregon’s coast does not soften you on the way in. It tightens first. Trees crowd the road. The sky lowers its voice. The Pacific appears in fragments, between bends, through breaks in spruce and hemlock, across headlands that seem to rise only to block your view again. If Washington’s coast teaches patience, Oregon’s teaches commitment.
By The Iron Lighthouse14 days ago in Wander
Coastal Series: Part I (Washington State)
Washington does not introduce its coastline. It lets you find it... There’s no sudden reveal, no postcard moment engineered for the windshield. The coast arrives gradually, in pieces... Through rain-darkened trees, through logging towns that never rebranded themselves, through long stretches of road where the radio fades, and the sky lowers itself closer to the ground.
By The Iron Lighthouse21 days ago in Wander
Vulture City, Arizona
VULTURE CITY, AZ — What was once a roaring gold rush boomtown is now a sun-bleached skeleton of wood and stone, but according to investigators, historians, and countless shaken visitors, Vulture City never really died. It just learned how to whisper.
By Shahjehan Khan 24 days ago in Wander
