Blog Author - Laura Morgan

Surf’s Up - Free Wi-Fi Cafes Around Town
It’s cold out, but that doesn’t mean you should stay holed up at home. Beijing has many cozy and creative venues offering free...
The Codfather - Orange Tree & Fish Nation Founder Leng Jie
Who would have thought that the co-owner of Fish Nation, the only British Fish ‘n’ Chip restaurant in Beijing would...
Positive Reinforcement - Gabriel Suk on AIDS Awareness in China
The number of people affected by the HIV virus in China is estimated to be at least 1.5 million...
Reclining Gangster-style: Bobomee at Gongti Xilu
  With its strangely infantile name and unrevealing metallic exterior, it’s hard to know what to expect from Bobomee at first glance.
Bold and Bountiful - Argana open on Xingfucun Zhonglu
Xingfucun Zhonglu is fast becoming foodie heaven with its trendy eateries, cafes and delis, and now a Moroccan...
Send a Christmas Gift to a Child in Rural China
The River of Grace Church is running it’s annual ‘Packs of Hope’ drive to collect back packs full of toys, school supplies and...
Pista de Resistance
Filipinos love the chance to get together, and are proud of their community spirit. What better way to mix the two than by holding a Filipino ball...
Dressed to Thrill: Where to Buy Halloween Costumes in Beijing
It's that time of year again, where the boundaries between this realm and the netherworld are said to dissolve. Halloween, or wansheng jie as it’s...
Bubbalicious Brunches with Westin Chaoyang’s F&B Director Benjamin Zahn
Working as a nightclub bartender in his hometown of Heidelberg, Germany, did the 18-year-old Benjamin Zahn see himself ending up as...