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Is Thailand Safe for Solo Female Travellers? How I got Offered Money for Sex in Koh Samui, Thailand
When I said I wanted to solo-travel Thailand, friends and family told me it wasn’t safe and not to travel there, especially alone. Well, tha
Stella Beckmann
Sep 4, 2024


Culture Shock: Navigating Chinese Etiquette for First-Time Visitors
Chinese people are incredibly warming and caring to family and friends. Gift giving and acts of service skyrocket for guests.
Stella Beckmann
Aug 29, 2024


Foreigner's Review of Jiuzhaigou: China’s “Fairyland on Earth”
Jiuzhaigou (九寨沟): one of the most beautiful places in China. The national park, deemed “Fairyland on Earth”, would be a natural wonder fille
Stella Beckmann
Aug 4, 2024


Everything You Need to Know About Tsinghua University as an International Student
This article will share all my insights about life at Tsinghua, particularly for those of you interested in doing an exchange or language pr
Stella Beckmann
Jul 31, 2024


Chengdu in 3 Days: Trains, Shopping, and Panda Encounters
Chengdu is a classic tourist city with a lot of hotspots and amazing atmosphere. Chengdu is the capital of Sichuan province, which is famous
Stella Beckmann
Jul 29, 2024


How a Zen Retreat Changed My Approach to Stress and Mindfulness
As I closed my eyes, I envisioned myself atop a mountain, a breeze fluttering through my hair while being encompassed by lush green treetops
Stella Beckmann
Jul 20, 2024


So, how was India?
An ostensibly well intended question. Since coming home, I’ve been asked this question in multiple different ways.
Oscar Lin
Apr 14, 2024


Making the Most of Experiences: Tsinghua Exchange Goals
To me, the best way to make the most of an experience is to do the things you couldn’t do anywhere else but that place - the things you...
Stella Beckmann
Mar 27, 2024


Champions' Trophy 2024: A Week of Competing, Connecting, and Collaborating at the University of Auckland
Recently the University of Auckland (UoA) hosted Champions’ Trophy 2024, a week-long, annual international case competition involving...
Stella Beckmann
Feb 13, 2024


Contrasts and Commonalities: A New Zealander’s Perspective on Bangkok
Introduction Four days into an overseas experience in Bangkok, Thailand, and already, I’ve been struck by some of the stark differences...
Stella Beckmann
Jan 5, 2023
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