Monthly Archives: February 2012

A Small-Town Hebei Style Guide

Posted on February 26, 2012 by

In honour of the Fall and Winter 2012 collections being shown at Fashion Weeks in New York, London, Paris and Milan this time of year, I present to you my guide for all the big trends among young Chinese women … Continue reading →

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It’s Been a Long Week

Posted on February 19, 2012 by

DISCLAIMER:  This story is NOT funny in any way; it’s not intended to be.  This is the account of my dealings with the Canadian embassy (Consular office) in Beijing as I attempted to renew my passport.  I decided to post … Continue reading →

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How Do I Love Thee…

Posted on February 12, 2012 by

First off this week, I want to thank everyone who voted for Tales From Hebei over at My New Chinese Love for the Lotus Blossom Award.  If you haven’t heard already, Jocelyn’s Speaking of China won the award this year, … Continue reading →

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Renewing My Passport or, When 差不多 Isn’t Good Enough

Posted on February 5, 2012 by

One of the things I dislike most in this world (and I don’t think I am alone) is dealing with the government.  For example, filing taxes was always like torture to me – every year I thought how much easier … Continue reading →

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