Matthew Lubin
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Living in Jersey City, NJ
Living in Jersey City, NJ
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Published Content: 37
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On AC since: 05.29.06
Bio:
Writer/editor and academic writing professor in southern China where I've lived since 2005. My work has appeared in The Aroostook Review, American Drivel Review, Ink Collective, and Asia's Best Hotels & Resorts. My blog is: Waiguoren Critic of South China
Writer/editor and academic writing professor in southern China where I've lived since 2005. My work has appeared in The Aroostook Review, American Drivel Review, Ink Collective, and Asia's Best Hotels & Resorts. My blog is: Waiguoren Critic of South China
Education/Experience:
Naropa University, MFA in Writing & Poetics; Pennsylvania State University, BA in English
Naropa University, MFA in Writing & Poetics; Pennsylvania State University, BA in English
Interests:
Travel, literature, art, Chinese medicine, English as a foreign language, Chinese, movies, film, poetry, writing,
Travel, literature, art, Chinese medicine, English as a foreign language, Chinese, movies, film, poetry, writing,
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There are countless markets in Bali, and travelers need to be prepared to shop around for the best souvenirs at the right price.
By Matthew Lubin | Published 2/5/2010
Using a simple Chinese recipe, you can add greens to your diet quickly. It's an easily adaptable recipe that anyone can make at home.
By Matthew Lubin | Published 11/1/2009
For the best Chinese food in New Jersey, Grand Sichuan is the restaurant. This is the closest you'll get to authentic Chinese food outside of China.
By Matthew Lubin | Published 10/5/2009
There are many questions that prospective EFL instructors need to ask a potential employer prior to committing to teaching abroad. Asking the tough questions can help avoid problems in the future.
By Matthew Lubin | Published 7/29/2008
How will Beijing's decision to raise fuel prices affect the economy and inflation?
By Matthew Lubin | Published 6/24/2008
Shenzhen is the manufacturing center of China, just north of Hong Kong. It has more than just factories and business deals.
By Matthew Lubin | Published 3/27/2008
Forget the Forbidden City, the Great Wall and the crowds. The best parts of Beijing are on the side streets.
By Matthew Lubin | Published 9/24/2007
I have had many adventures, if that could possibly be the correct term, involving toilets in China. I know most people have similar tales, mostly involving the squatters.
By Matthew Lubin | Published 6/1/2007
At Wat Chediluang in Chiang Mai, Thailand, visitors are encouraged to speak with monks in a variety of languages.
By Matthew Lubin | Published 6/1/2007
A journey through history and modernity in the Temple of Tranquility in Shanghai, China.
By Matthew Lubin | Published 6/1/2007
From the port of Skagway, Alaska, it's just a short journey into the Yukon for a relaxing day on the lake.
By Matthew Lubin | Published 5/30/2007
Guangzhou is a world-class tourist destination on the Pearl River. It provides visitors with a mix of modern and traditional China.
By Matthew Lubin | Published 5/23/2007
Peter Hessler's Oracle Bones is an account of the author's experiences of China as well as the stories of the people he befriends. The stories of common people exemplify China as a whole and become extraordinary.
By Matthew Lubin | Published 5/14/2007
For any students looking to learn Mandarin Chinese for fun, business or other reasons, this is the site for you.
By Matthew Lubin | Published 4/19/2007
Motorbikes are the easiest way to get around Chiang Mai, Thailand. There are adventures in and around the city if you're willing to ride.
By Matthew Lubin | Published 3/31/2007
A guide to Mt. Sanitas, one of the best hikes in Boulder, CO.
By Matthew Lubin | Published 3/7/2007
Hiking the Great Wall is one experience every tourist to China must attempt. Provided with ample time, it is a rewarding journey.
By Matthew Lubin | Published 12/31/2006
Huoguan is an ancient Chinese medical practice that involves the placement of hot bottles on the back of a patient.
By Matthew Lubin | Published 9/21/2006
Wen Jun Lou Hotel in the center of Chengdu is the perfect hotel for most any traveler. Rooms and comfortable, clean, and inexpensive.
By Matthew Lubin | Published 8/30/2006
Are you looking to teach English in a foreign country? You better know how to search for the right job.
By Matthew Lubin | Published 8/10/2006
Chinese is a useful language for travelers and business people. There are many routes to take when learning, but which is best?
By Matthew Lubin | Published 7/30/2006
In Chengdu, Sichuan Province, is a museum dedicated to the poet Du Fu. At this site, he lived with his family in exile for four years and composed 240 poems.
By Matthew Lubin | Published 7/25/2006
Globalization has brought a wealth of infomation and improved many economies. However, there are challenges that must be faced when considering the effects it has throughout the world.
By Matthew Lubin | Published 7/20/2006
President Bush used his veto power for the first time in five and a half years. He would not have been the first President to go vetoless. But he would have been the first in more than 120 years.
By Matthew Lubin | Published 7/19/2006
A review of Tsotsi, the 2006 Academy Award winner for Best Foreign Film from writer/director Gavin Hood.
By Matthew Lubin | Published 7/14/2006
Something Gorgeous is the first novel from songwriter/playwright Junior Burke. It plays off of F. Scott Fitzgerald's classic The Great Gatsby.
By Matthew Lubin | Published 7/7/2006
Reflections on celebrating American independence in a foreign country.
By Matthew Lubin | Published 7/4/2006
The prevelant themes of Circle K Cycles and Nowhere Man are that of cultural and linguistic differences and the difficulties that come with them.
By Matthew Lubin | Published 7/4/2006
The comedy of The Tempest shows many views of British colonialism.
By Matthew Lubin | Published 6/20/2006
Samuel Beckett and Harold Pinter revolutionized the nature of theatrical language and form in their plays. They influenced many playwrights after them.
By Matthew Lubin | Published 6/20/2006
The cultural differences and views within the Black community during the Harlem Renaissance.
By Matthew Lubin | Published 6/9/2006
In the north of Sichuan Province, is a "fairyland on earth" called Huanglong Valley. This majestic region attracts millions of visitors annually.
By Matthew Lubin | Published 6/6/2006
Review of a Chinese movie from director Feng Xiaogang and starring Andy Lau.
By Matthew Lubin | Published 6/1/2006
A review of the novel by Sam Kashner about the his time as the first student of the Jack Kerouac School of Disembodied Poetics and his interaction with the aging Beat writers.
By Matthew Lubin | Published 6/1/2006
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