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Dear Amber is ChinesePod's Insider's Guide to Everything China. ChinesePod's own insider, Amber, answers questions you've always wanted to know the answers to... and even some you didn't! With the help of some expert guests, Amber sheds light on China and Chinese culture in this fun, English-language show. Please Note: Dear Amber is a complete set; new shows are no longer being published.
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Dear amber - The Final Show
Parting is such sweet-n-sour. Today ChinesePod says good-bye to a beloved personality, Amber. Her humor and spirit brightened the office and the podcasts. We here at CPod wish her the very best wherever she may go. There's no doubt that she's going on to even brighter horizons.
Dear amber - Food Oddities and Eye Exercises
On today's Dear Amber, we explore some of the more wildly intriguing aspects of Chinese food... from heads to feet and everything in between. Plus, a form of exercise we haven't really gotten into in the west yet... eye exercises. What are they, and what are they for? JP gives us the lowdown--complete with a video demonstration!
Dear amber - Taxi Culture in China
On today's Dear Amber, we have a special 'taxi' edition. We educate you on everything taxi: from nabbing techniques to safety to price and beyond. These aren't no checkered cabs. Sketchy, perhaps... Please visit us too in the comments section to share your experiences and tips.
Dear amber - Chinese Hospitality and Finding Vegetarian Food
Chinese hospitality can be overwhelming. Today on Dear Amber we hear firsthand about the royal treatment we get here from the people of China. And, on another topic... the Chinese do love their meat. But is it hard to find vegetarian food in China? We discuss your options for non-meat cuisine. Visit the comments section and share your tips and experiences with us, too!
Dear amber - Surviving Winter and Singles Scene for Expat Girls
As the chill of winter sets in Dear Amber gives you some tips on braving the elements in your unheated China apartment. Also, a hot topic. What's it like being a expat single gal in China? You may be surprised! Educate yourself here, and share your experiences with us too!
Dear amber - Food Regions of China
Today get ready to get hungry on Dear Amber, as we invite a Food and Drink expert to give us an overview of the cuisines of China. We head north to Beijing and beyond, west to lands with tales of Chinese cheese, south to everything under the sun, and lastly back to Shanghai and the treats of the east. Please visit the comments section and share your favorite culinary delights and travels as well!
Dear amber - Swimming Pools and the Beijing Accent
Today we take a trip to local swimming holes... Dear Amber takes a look at your options, and what you should expect. And, upon your arrival in Beijing, you may find yourself wondering what language the taxi driver is speaking to you in. This wasn't in your textbook! We give some pointers on deciphering the Beijing accent.
Dear amber - Chinese Characters and the History of Sex in China
The debate rages on... which is better to learn: simplified Chinese characters, or traditional? Today on Dear Amber a couple of character gurus join us to inform and enlighten about some interesting origins and facts about this beautiful part of the Chinese language. Plus, historically, the changing attitudes the Chinese had towards sex may surprise you. Listen in and find out more, plus share your comments with us too!
Dear amber - Moving House and Chinese Wineries
Moving house is a pain at the best of times, but what about in China? Today's Dear Amber gives you some tips on how to make the moving process as hassle-free as possible. Plus, the wine industry in China is alive and... well, we'll hear firsthand today about a recent trip to a Chinese vineyard, and about the state of the wine industry in China today. Leave your comments for us too!
Dear amber - Counterfeit Money and Driving in China
You had a feeling Mao looked a little too handsome and the bill a little too clean. In today's Dear Amber, we give you tips on how to spot counterfeit bills in China. Also, what's driving like on the mean streets of China? We hear right from a brave soul who takes on the streets of Shanghai, map in hand and GPS-free. Come leave your experiences too in the comments section!
