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Author: Toni Eleninovski

Description: Diary Of A Mad Chaos is a daily diary written from March 1996 until today, of which individual books and book series have been created, namely "The Lost Years" an exploration of young, entwined love, the "Wubao In China (猎艳奇缘)" book series which provides an extensive comparative analysis of the cultural differences between Eastern and Western societies, and the book titled "Foreigner (华人)" an exploration of race relations in Australia.

First Time DoorDash Grocery Deliveries – Mad Chaos: October 8, 2022

Diary entry for October 8, 1998. Changing Zones, Grocery Deliveries, Petrol Costs, Peak Hour, and more. Diary of a Mad Chaos – Longest Online Diary

DoorDash Food Delivery Driver Perks – Mad Chaos: October 8, 2022

First diary entry for October 8, 1998. National Crime Check Issues, Stacked Orders, Zones, Driver Perks, and more. Diary of a Mad Chaos – Longest Online Diary

Earning Easy Money Through DoorDash – Mad Chaos: October 7, 2022

Diary entry for October 7, 1998. Earn Doing Errands, Restaurant Food Delivery, Long Wait Times In KFC, and more. Diary of a Mad Chaos – Longest Online Diary

DoorDash Food Deliveries First Days – Mad Chaos: October 6, 2022

Diary entry for October 6, 1998. DoorDash Food Deliveries, Food Deliveries In The 1990s, and more. Diary of a Mad Chaos – Longest Online Diary

Chest Day In Club Lime Gym – Mad Chaos: July 9, 2022

Diary entry for July 9, 2022. Daily Nutritional Intake, Gym Session – Chest Day, Post Gym Routine, and more. Diary of a Mad Chaos – Longest Online Diary

Arms & Legs Day In Club Lime Gym – Mad Chaos: July 7, 2022

Diary entry for July 7, 2022. Gym Session – Arms & Legs, Daily Nutritional Intake, Progress Photos, and more. Diary of a Mad Chaos – Longest Online Diary

Chest & Abs Day In Club Lime Gym – Mad Chaos: July 4, 2022

Diary entry for July 4, 2022. Gym Session – Bare Fridge Diet, Gym Fantasies, Growing In Confidence, and more. Diary of a Mad Chaos – Longest Online Diary

Finding My Swagger At The Gym – Mad Chaos: July 2, 2022

Diary entry for July 2, 2022. Work Lunch, Buy Hand Towel, Asking For Help In The Gym, Nutrition, and more. Diary of a Mad Chaos – Longest Online Diary

Will Scanning Floppy Disks Corrupt The Magnetic Storage Medium?

This tutorial sets out to test whether the process of scanning the surface of 3.5 inch floppy disks will damage the disk’s magnetic storage medium?

The Vanilla Computing Experience Of The 1990s – Amiga 500

This post explores the history of the pre-internet Bulletin Board System (BBS) era, the competing Amiga & PC scenes of the 1990s, baud modems, and more.

The Desire To Build A Complete Amiga 500 Games Collection

The desire to build the Amiga 500 game collection that I wished I had as a financially depraved fourteen year old kid can now be realized as a nostalgic adult.

An Explainer On Lamer Exterminator Virus Infection Methods – Amiga 500

This post looks at how the Lamer Exterminator computer virus infects Amiga 500 memory and disks, as well as diagnostic tools to detect and eliminate the virus.

A Modern Theme Park Tutorial & Review – Amiga 500

This post reviews Theme Park by Bullfrog on the Amiga 500, providing a tutorial on Theme Park gameplay, load times, screens, game elements, and strategy.

The Settlers Crash Course Tutorial & Review – Amiga 500

This tutorial on The Settlers made by Blue Byte for the Amiga in 1993 provides a crash course on gameplay to begin your epic journey to conquering the world.

A Modern Sim City V1.1 Tutorial & Review – Amiga 500

This post reviews Sim City version 1.1 on the Amiga 500, providing a tutorial on Sim City gameplay, load times, features, windows, options and playability.

The Face Mask Confrontation At A NSW Council Leisure Center

Since the abolition of medical apartheid in NSW, claiming a face mask medical exemption can deescalate a vaccine mandate showdown. Diary of a Mad Chaos – World’s Longest Diary.

A Story Of Two Tales For Purebloods In Chemist Warehouse

What discrimination and shunning is still faced by pureblood free-thinkers three months after ending COVID-19 medical segregation in New South Wales.

The Canadian Trucker Freedom Convoy Spring

The Canadian Trucker Freedom Convoy protests highlights the fight against terrorism perpetrated by a fringe minority in the pro-vaccine camp.

The Call Of Duty To Triple Vaccinate

How does the call of duty to vaccinate compare to other Australian government intrusions and punishments on ordinary Australians throughout history?

The Good, The Bad, And The Pureblood – January 18, 2022

The good, the bad, and the ugly showdown between the dirty unvaccinated pureblood and pesky vaccine mandate peddlers. Diary entry for January 18, 2022.

Battling The Continued Slur On Novak Djokovic

Battling the brainwashed Australians that accept Australian government and mainstream news misinformation on why Novak Djokovic was deported.

Woolworths Supermarkets Not For The Unvaccinated

Finding out whether unvaccinated Australians can work At Woolworths supermarkets amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Diary of a Mad Chaos – Longest Online Diary.

The Effect Omicron Has On The Australian Hospitality Industry

Australian businesses in the hospitality industry have seen a huge impact on staff retention as a direct effect of the coronavirus pandemic and vaccine mandates.

COVID-19 Disruptions Wrecking Workplaces And Food Supply In Australia – January 13, 2022

New South Wales recorded over 92,000 COVID-19 cases today, with the data being mostly unreliable due to the backlog of self-reported at-home rapid antigen tests dating…

The Australian Communist Regime vs Novak Djokovic

The time now is 10 pm, January 9, 2022.  Novak Djokovic has remained a political prisoner being held in an Australian immigration hotel for three…

Picking Battles Over Face Masks Inside A Toy Store – January 8, 2022

There have been 48,098 new COVID cases in New South Wales today.  I am just one Australian who has not contracted COVID since the beginning of…

A Doctor’s Opinion On The Politics Of PRC Tests And Rapid Antigen Tests

The Medical Opinion New South Wales recorded 23,131 COVID-19 cases today, with 105 people in ICU, and 2 deaths. The time now is 11:55am.  I…

The New Health Welfare Recipients of Australia

This morning, at 8:40am, on the drive into town to visit a medical center, I noticed a long line of illegally parked cars snaked around…

The COVID-19 Petri Dish That Is Australia

Times have changed, dramatically.  New South Wales recorded 18,278 COVID-19 cases today, while two people died.   Today I came outside to Macarthur Square to enjoy…

Spotlight Marches Me To The Back Of The COVID-19 Bus

Today I took my son into town to play in a council kids play area with a sandpit on the main road sidewalk.  There would…

Being Vaccine Free And Surrounded By People Sick With COVID-19

Today, New South Wales recorded 12,226 COVID-19 cases and one death with COVID.  I entered the local  pharmacy, mask-free, with an empty bottle of medication…

It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like COVID

This morning, I drove down to the local  medical clinic with an empty bottle of medication and my son’s vaccination immunization record in hand.   There would…

How To Respond When A COVID Test Result Comes Back Positive

How to communicate with your immediate family and friends when a COVID test result returns positive. Diary of a Mad Chaos – World’s Longest Diary.

The Australian COVID-19 Lockdown Cycle

This morning, while I had noodle soup for breakfast, my mom walked into the room to ask me to take her into town today. She…

The End Of Medical Apartheid In New South Wales, Australia

Today marks the first day in New South Wales – since June 25, 2021 when lockdowns began – where everybody, vaccinated or unvaccinated, is welcome…

One Day Before Freedom Day For The Unvaccinated

Macarthur Square in New South Wales, Australia is one of the largest malls in the southern hemisphere.  One day before all businesses in New South…

The Misspelled Diary Queen Dairy Google Search Conundrum

How a well-researched search engine optimised (SEO) article can take advantage of a misspelled term like dairy / diary queen in Google search results.

The Omicron Coronavirus Variant Emerges From South Africa

The Omicron variant emerges from South Africa. Western governments react to close international borders. Omicron is the lead news story globally.

Businesses Enforce Waning COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates

In Australia, New South Wales, during the COVID-19 pandemic, we drove as a family back home having finished letting Lincoln play in the local skate…

Covid-19 Safe Habits Die Hard

Hearing the front door to our house creak open and closed at 9:30am, I belatedly rushed to the porch.  Looking down the sleepy road, mom…

The Dark Glove Of Totalitarian Power

I read an article on the Daily Wire news website with the headline “OSHA suspends vaccine mandate following a court order, lawsuits” that explains how the…

The Cornered Pure Blood In A COVID-19 Safe Business

It has been one month since New South Wales exited its 106 days in lockdown.  The NSW lockdowns began on June 26, 2021 due to…

Unvaccinated Pure Bloods Need Toys Too

Fresh from our discriminatory covid-19 vaccine mandate run-in at Best & Less, followed by a hassle-free nip into Cargo Depot to purchase a $1 ceramic…

Covid-19 Vaccine Passport Discrimination In Retail Shops

Today I drove my family to Macarthur Square, one of the largest shopping centers in the southern hemisphere, located in Australia, New South Wales. For…

Australian Mainstream News Descending Into Media Propaganda

Australian news media during the coronavirus pandemic has increasingly become like Chinese propaganda.   Living in China for seven years made me attuned to national…

The Face Mask Confrontation in Max Brenner

On this temperate, sunny day in Australia, I rushed to make the 3pm catch up with my double vaccinated best friend of thirty years, Imad.  …

A Mandatory Double-Jabbed Coffee Thanks

Today was a noble, sunny, blue skies day in Australia, New South Wales, perfect weather for a coffee with my double jabbed vaccinated best friend…

First Haircut In Segregated Australia

Thinking the barber shop would close at 4pm today, I quickly sped down to Campbelltown mall in the car at 3:50pm.  Having spent over four months…

X-Copy Professional and Dos 2 Dos Amiga To PC Copy Combinations

This post discovers how to use Dos 2 Dos and X-Copy Professional to make floppy disks cross-compatible in PC and Amiga floppy drives, and more.

Deluxe Paint IV Graphic Design Capabilities On The Amiga 500

This post explores graphic design using Deluxe Paint on the Commodore Amiga, the proliferation of porn in the 1990’s, the evolution of file sizes, and more.

The Amiga File Type & File Extension File Format Problem

This post explores the lack of native support for file types and file extensions on the Commodore Amiga, how to load Amiga floppy disks into a PC disk drive, and more.

OctaMED Professional Music Tracker Capabilities On The Amiga 500

This post explores OctaMED, the professional music tracker for the Commodore Amiga, basic functions, featuring songs written in the 1990’s.

Testing Super Cars On A Working Amiga 500 Computer

With the purchase of an Amiga 500 computer, it was time to play a game. Will Super Cars load into the A500 memory and survive the load test, or crash?

How To Set Up An Amiga 500 With An Analog TV Display

This post troubleshoots how to connect an Amiga 500 to an analog TV display, for new modern-day owners of a refurbished or second-hand Amiga 500 computer.

Purchasing A Second-Hand Amiga 500

Tips on how to buy an Amiga 500 computer through a reseller, planning, online or in-person, purchase tips, and more. Diary of a Mad Chaos – Longest Online Diary

Negotiating The Second-Hand Purchase Of An Amiga 500 Computer

Finding an Australian Amiga 500 seller on Facebook Marketplace, I arranged to meet with the seller, but doubts about the authenticity of the Amiga 500 remained.

Mad Chaos: February 5, 2020 – Working From Home During The Coronavirus Outbreak

Today, is our fourteenth consecutive day of self-quarantine in Guangzhou (广州市) due to the coronavirus (冠状病毒). I woke up this morning to a loud noise outside our apartment…

Mad Chaos: February 4, 2020 – The Novel Coronavirus Normalizes International Racism

Today, is our thirteenth consecutive day of self-quarantine in Guangzhou (广州市) due to the coronavirus (冠状病毒). Earlier I had taken my son outside to play along Pearl river…

Mad Chaos: February 4, 2020 – A Gloomy Public Encounter During The Epidemic

Today, is our thirteenth consecutive day of self-quarantine in Guangzhou (广州市) due to the coronavirus (冠状病毒). As soon as I woke up I prepared to take my son…

Mad Chaos: February 3, 2020 – Hysteria Sets In During The Coronavirus Outbreak

Today, on our twelfth consecutive day of self-quarantine in Guangzhou (广州市) due to the coronavirus (冠状病毒), up until now we had made calls to the Australian consulate and…

Mad Chaos: February 3, 2020 – Contacting The Australian Consulate Hotline From China

Today, on our twelfth consecutive day of self-quarantine in Guangzhou (广州市) due to the coronavirus (冠状病毒), I woke up to playful screams from my son in the living room.  I…

Mad Chaos: February 2, 2020 – A 5.2 Scale Earthquake Strikes Chengdu

As my wife cooked dinner tonight, I had a burning desire to return to my normal routine.  The novel coronavirus outbreak (冠状病毒) in China has confined us…

How Kids Play During The Coronavirus Outbreak – February 2, 2020

Today, on our eleventh consecutive day of self-quarantine in Guangzhou (广州市) due to the coronavirus (冠状病毒), I had come outside the apartment block for a coffee run in…

Mad Chaos: February 2, 2020 – Coronavirus Outbreak Fact From Fiction

Today, on our eleventh consecutive day of self-quarantine in Guangzhou (广州市) due to the coronavirus (冠状病毒), I woke up to greet my son in the living room. I…

Mad Chaos: February 1, 2020 – Finding Normality Amid The Coronavirus Outbreak

Today, on our tenth consecutive day of self-quarantine in Guangzhou (广州市) due to the coronavirus (冠状病毒)I came to Rock Square to purchase a cappuccino and to window shop….

Mad Chaos: February 1, 2020 – Travel Restrictions From Mainland China

The World Health Organization (WHO) labeled the novel coronavirus outbreak in China an international emergency.  You cannot get any more severe than that.  Now the world…

Mad Chaos: January 31, 2020 – Scoot Flight Cancellations From Mainland China

Today, on our ninth consecutive day of self-quarantine in Guangzhou (广州市) due to the coronavirus (冠状病毒)I have only been out of the house for 30 minutes to buy…

Mad Chaos: January 31, 2020 – Following China’s Household Exit Restrictions

Today is our ninth consecutive day of self-quarantine in Guangzhou (广州市) due to the coronavirus (冠状病毒). I woke up in the afternoon.  As soon as I opened the…

Separating Coronavirus Fact From Fiction – January 30, 2020

An early evening nap after lunch was a good energizer on this eighth consecutive day of self-quarantine in Guangzhou (广州市) due to the coronavirus (冠状病毒)….

Mad Chaos: January 30, 2020 – Airline Enforce Wuhan Travel Bans

Today is our eighth consecutive day of self-quarantine in Guangzhou (广州市) due to the coronavirus (冠状病毒). I woke up in the afternoon with a dry…

Mad Chaos: January 29, 2020 – Shopping In Crowded Chinese Wet Markets

Today is our seventh consecutive day of self-quarantine in Guangzhou (广州市) due to the coronavirus (冠状病毒).  I woke up late in the afternoon, feeling weary…

Mad Chaos: January 28, 2020 – Carving Out A Coronavirus Escape Plan

Dinner was a bowl of rice, a dish of green vegetables, and scrambled eggs.  I have lived in China, Guangzhou for seven years, and I still…

Mad Chaos: January 28, 2020 – Questioning The Transparency Of Coronavirus Reports

Today I woke up late in the afternoon.  It is our sixth consecutive day of self-quarantine in Guangzhou (广州市) due to the coronavirus (冠状病毒). My son…

Mad Chaos: January 27, 2020 – Interaction Curbed Amid Growing Coronavirus Fears

Due to the novel coronavirus outbreak (冠状病毒) in China, our family has now experienced its fifth consecutive day of self-quarantine in Guangzhou (广州市). Our son…

Coronavirus Causes Bolstered Security Presence – Mad Chaos: January 26, 2020

Diary entry for January 26, 2020. The coronavirus causes a bolstered security presence at the local mall. The fourth day self-quarantined in China, Guangzhou, amid the coronavirus outbreak.

Accustoming To Self-Quarantine – Mad Chaos: January 25, 2020

Diary entry for January 25, 2020. A day spent indoors buying takeout, struggling with headaches. The third day self-quarantined in China, Guangzhou amid the coronavirus outbreak,

Chinese Spring Festival In Quarantine – Mad Chaos: January 24, 2020

Second diary entry for January 24, 2020. The second day self-quarantined in China, Guangzhou, amid the coronavirus outbreak, we cancel all social plans for Spring Festival.

Wuhan Goes Into Lockdown – Mad Chaos: January 24, 2020

First diary entry for January 24, 2020. The second day self-quarantined in China, Guangzhou, amid the coronavirus outbreak, we cancel all social plans for Spring Festival.

Ghost Towns On Chinese New Year – Mad Chaos: January 23, 2020

Diary entry for January 23, 2020. Guangzhou Abandoned On Chinese New Year Due To Novel Coronavirus, and more. Diary of a Mad Chaos – Longest Online Diary

Cultural Differences: Lifestyle Differences – China vs The West

When travelling to Eastern and Western cultures, it’s clear that desired and actual lifestyles differ greatly. Learn about lifestyles in China and the West.

Cultural Differences: Romance In Eastern and Western Culture

A Western versus Eastern culture comparison focusing on Chinese dating traditions, Chinese dating practices, Western dating practices, and culture similarities.

Cultural Differences: Dating Rituals Of Wealthy Easterners vs Westerners 

Asian vs Western cultural differences in dating for the rich and wealthy. How rich and wealthy Australians date compared to their wealthy Chinese counterparts.

Cultural Differences: The Bride Price In East vs West Culture

How much does it cost to marry a Chinese bride? Explore the cultural differences between the dowry and bride price in Indian, Australian, and Chinese cultures.

Cultural Differences: The Rise Of Chinese Commerce In Western Society

China has always seemed to be ahead of the game when it comes to commerce. In this post, find out how Chinese commerce is fueling cultural change worldwide.

Cultural Differences: The Chinese Romanticizing Of Western Society

Eastern vs Western cultural differences covers Chinese stereotypes of Western society, Western society in pop culture, Western time period fashion, and more.

Cultural Differences: Education In Chinese And Western Societies

If you plan to study abroad, learn about the substantial cultural differences between Eastern and Western education systems and education practices.

Cultural Differences: The Lack Of Sex Education In China

A Western versus Eastern culture comparison focusing on cultural differences in dating, dating in Australian culture, sex education, and Chinese dating practices.

Cultural Differences: Obesity In Eastern vs Western Cultures

In Australia, I often come to Cuba Cubano in Macarthur Square to become seated in their wood-brown lounge chairs to work, as well as for…

Cultural Differences: Public Decency In China And The West

It is widely known that Eastern cultures tend to be more conservative about public decency. In this article, read into it further and understand why this is.

Cultural Differences: Erogenous Fashion Trends In China vs The West

As society moves from conservative fashion to more erogenous trends, different cultures adopt these changes at varying rates. Find out more in this post.

Cultural Differences: Bureaucracy In China vs The West

In China, bureaucracy is problematic. This guide helps foreigners to bypass bureaucratic red tape to basic public Chinese services such as internet use.

Cultural Differences: Personal Freedom In China vs The West

As kids grow into adults, they desire more freedoms. In some cultures, this is given to them and in others, it isn’t. This post explains more about this.

Cultural Differences: Business Infrastructure In East vs West Societies

The first thing visitors to a city see is usually the business industry skyscrapers. This post looks at business infrastructure in China compared to Australia.

Cultural Differences: Sexualised Business Fashion In East vs West Cultures

Business fashion culture is usually based on what looks best to the customer. In this article, learn about sexualised business fashion around the world.

Cultural Differences: Cultural Acceptance In East vs The West

Anyone visiting a new culture wants to be loved and accepted, but it doesn’t always happen. In this post, find out how cultural acceptance affects people.

Cultural Differences: Cultural Dictators

Cultural dictators are people who try to force their customs on others. Learn about the prevalence of this in the East and West, and what can be done to help.

Cultural Differences: Eastern vs Western Reputations Abroad

Many people have strong cultural pride, so care about how other cultures view theirs. In this post covers the thoughts the East and West have about each other.

Cultural Differences: Overcoming A Language Barrier

Language can prove to be a barrier. Overcoming a language barrier to assist a foreigner helps overcome common inhibitions that lead to missed opportunities.

Cultural Differences: East vs. West Dating Culture

It is common for foreigners to find their true love in a different culture. This article teaches you about the differences between dating in the East and West

Cultural Differences: Sexualised Fashion Trends in East vs West Societies

The world is moving from more conservative to sexualised fashion trends. Learn about the influence sexualised fashion has in the East compared to the West.

Cultural Differences: Safety In China vs The West

One of the key aspects of cultures and societies is the level of safety it offers. In this post, we compare the safety of Eastern and Western cultures.

Cultural Differences: The Chinese Millionaire Factory

Businesses and entrepreneurs are created out of the melting pot called China.  The millionaire factory is born from the struggle out of abject poverty.

Cultural Differences: Chinese Travel Aspirations

Different cultures tend to have varying travel aspirations. In this post, a cultural scholar discusses how people in the East and West travel around the world.

Cultural Differences: East vs West Social Calendars

Social and cultural calendars differ enormously around the world. Read about the West’s Thursday night social culture, fluid socialising in China, and more.

Cultural Differences: Live Like A King In Asia

How to live like a King in Asia, how far does your money go, and more.
Exploring Cultural Differences In Eastern & Western Societies.

Cultural Differences: Yellow Fever In Australia

Yellow fever is slang used for men who prefer Asian women. Find out about the frequency of ‘yellow fever’ in Australia and why you should speak Chinese.

Diary Of A Mad Chaos: Tuesday, July 10, 2018

The audio diary captures thoughts as they come to me, every single minute of every single day since September 2016. The Buxom Girl On The…

Diary Of A Mad Chaos: Monday, July 9, 2018

Work Day In CSR Martini The time was 9:30 am when I came off my first break at work at CSR Martini. In the morning…

Cultural Differences: Above Ground Versus Underground Car Parks

In big cities, car parks tend to be either below or above ground. In this article, we compare these two options in different eastern and western cultures.

Cultural Differences: The Culture Of Friendliness In Eastern And Western Hospitality

Hospitality is something that everyone deals with when experiencing new cultures. Learn about the differing manners, cultures, customer service, and more.

Advice For Westerners Considering Teaching English In China

You Want To Teach English In China If you have ever considered being an ESL teacher (English As A Second Language) in China, you should…

Cultural Differences: Cash And Credit Cards Versus Cashless Societies

Credit, debit, and other forms of contactless payments are on the rise. Learn about some benefits and disadvantages of cashless societies. East vs West.

Cultural Differences: Racial Segregation In Australian And Chinese Dating Culture

Racism is a big issue worldwide. In this article, get a cultural scholar’s perspective on racial expectations in marriage, multicultural relationships, and more.

Cultural Differences: The Winners And Losers In A Competitive Chinese Society

Competition in Chinese society is fierce, with emphasis placed on status (地位) and face (面子). Learn how Chinese immigrants express this class divide abroad.

Teaching In China: Teaching One-On-One IELTS English In China – Basketball Student

Teaching One-On-One IELTS English In China – Basketball Student In China, Guangzhou, working as an Australian English teacher, on May 30, 2018, I prepared for…

Cultural Differences: Ingredients For Business Success In China / Australia

Entrepreneurship and business are familiar in both western and eastern cultures. Find out the ingredients for business success in China through case studies.

中澳方文化差异:中国商业成功的秘方

在中国广州,沿着珠江慢跑,我遇到了一群半夜钓鱼的人,他们正在把鱼线扔进珠江。 一个中年男人,拉上他的脏衬衣,露出他明显的圆肚子,当他倚靠在珠江和人行道之间的墙上, 他的圆肚子反射出天空中的蒙胧的月光。

Cultural Differences: The Question Of National Identity In Australia

Most people have some degree of national identity, but it differs depending on cultures. Learn about national identity in Australia and China, and more.

Cultural Differences: Hospitality Culture In China vs Australia

Every traveller experiences an array of hospitality cultures. Read about Eastern and Western restaurant customs, customer service, rurality, and much more.

Cultural Differences: English For The Fairytale Life Abroad

More and more people are heading overseas in search of a free and exciting lifestyle. This is your go-to guide for English for the Fairytale Life Abroad.

How To Teach English As A Second Language In China  (ESL)

How To Teach English As A Second Language In China  (ESL) In China, Guangzhou, on May 16, 2018, I prepared for my teaching job, to…

How To Be Fluent In Chinese Mandarin In Two Years

Advice On Learning Chinese Mandarin My Chinese Language Journey In China, Guangzhou, English students will often ask me in English class, “Can you speak Chinese?” …

How To Teach English As A Second Language In China (ESL) – The Mosquito Class

China, Guangzhou, Tiyixi Lu (体育西路) | World International English Classes In China, Guangzhou, I left home at 6:50 pm, caught a train from Shayuan metro station(沙园站),…

Teaching In China: English As A Second Language (ESL) – All-Female Class

The English Class In China, Guangzhou, as an Australian English teacher, I had two English classes in World International English today to teach. The first…

Firefly Anime And Cosplay Expo (萤火虫动漫音乐嘉年华) 2018 in Pazhou (琶洲) – 1

In China, Guangzhou city (广州市), I awoke at 11 am ready for the Firefly Anime And Cosplay Expo (萤火虫动漫音乐嘉年华) 2018 in Pazhou (琶洲). I showered,…

Cultural Differences: Consumer Choices in China vs The West

From the viewpoint of the consumer, fair and free choice is vital. In this article, you’ll learn about how consumer choice differs between China and the West.

Cultural Differences: Australian / Chinese Fashion Culture

Both mainstream and alternative fashion trends vary around the globe. Get an in-depth look at Aussie and Chinese fashion culture and some quirks of each.

Cultural Differences: Successful Women In Australia / China

Every day, it becomes more common to see highly successful women. Learn about the meaning of success in different cultures and what that means for women.

Cultural Differences: Pollution In China And The West

Everyone enjoys a beautiful, sunny day, but in some places, this is a rare occurrence. Read about pollution in China compared to clean, sunny Australian skies.

Cultural Differences: Married To Your Job In Australia (铁饭碗)

A common and critical saying in Australia is that you are ‘married to your job’. Get first-hand insight into how this applies in Eastern vs Western cultures.

Cultural Differences: The Culture Shocks Coming To Australia

All The Australian Culture Shocks In One Day Culture shock is experienced when a person who enters into a new country is confronted by things…

Cultural Differences: Chinese and Australian Transit Systems

Everyday around the world, tens of millions of people travel on public transport. In this post, we compare public transit systems between the East and West

Cultural Differences: The China-America Trade War

The trade war between China and the United States can be difficult to understand. This is a simple and concise guide to the situation and its implications.

Cultural Differences: Doing Business In China vs Australia

Small business is a very culture-oriented practice. In this post, get a good look at what its like doing business in eastern compared to western cultures.

Cultural Differences: Dating In China

Many people flock to China and other Eastern countries in search of love. Learn about conservatism in China, dating as a foreigner, the spa analogy, and more.

中澳文化差异: 在约会中的中国式保守主义

从个人的验历来年看,多年以来,做为一个在中国大陆平易近人的外国人,与数千个当地人交谈过,结交数百当地华人,我感到很遗憾,中国人的思想是如此封闭。

English As A Second Language In China (ESL) Salon Class – Natural Disasters Lesson

Today, in China, Guangzhou, I arrived to Tiyuxilu (体育西路) metro station on my way to World International English to teach two English (ESL) classes. In…

Teaching In China: Tutoring Conversational English In China, Guangzhou (家教) – The Blue Book

A diary entry for the time I teach English (ESL) to a middle-school Chinese student. The class includes conversational dialogue, new English words, and reading from an English book..

Teaching In China: English As A Second Language (ESL) – The Sports Handout

In China, Guangzhou, Tiyuxilu (体育西路), I arrived to World International English 10 minutes before my 3 pm class. My teaching assistant said hello to me. …

Cultural Differences: Chinese versus Western Fashion Trends

Fashion trends are a vital aspect of making the right impression in a new city. Get to know brandless fashion trends and the ‘camp’ factor in China and the East.

Cultural Differences: Tips On How To Find A Girlfriend In China

Learn about the cultural differences between Western and Chinese dating scenes with tips to help you find the best approach to get a girlfriend in China.

Cultural Differences: Work Cover In Australia versus China

Every country has processes to handle workplace injury, but more emphasis is placed on hard work in China. How important is workplace safety in both societies?

Cultural Differences: Identity Fashion In China

Is China going through a fashion revolution? Explore the different fashion styles and trends that have become a marker of individual identity in modern China.

Cultural Differences: Attitudes Of Eastern and Western Females

This post explores the perceived changes experienced in the attitudes of Westerners who live abroad, and how quasi celebrity status in China affects Westerners.

Cultural Differences: The 99% Factor In Conservative Chinese Dating Culture

As a foreigner in China, getting around conservative dating cultures can be challenging. This is your guide to the 99% Factor In Conservative Dating.

Cultural Differences: Government Influence On Business In China vs The West

One of the key differences between China and the West is the heavy government influence on private businesses. Learn about this topic and more in this post.

Cultural Differences: Travelers Working In China vs The West

Many young tourists and backpackers work while travelling to fund their lifestyle. In this article, learn about legal work rights, job applications, and more.

Cultural Differences: Adapting Dating Expectations In China

Many young adults flock overseas in search of love. In this article, learn how to navigate the Chinese dating scene and some significant cultural differences.

Cultural Differences: The Rise Of A Chinese Dictator

China’s leader Xi Jinping has been in the news all over the world. In this post, find out about the social controls, effects of the dictatorship, and more.

Cultural Differences: Dealing With Racism In Eastern And Western Societies

Racism is encountered by many foreigners while travelling in different cultures. This article explains how the East and West deal with racism differently.