I have an unhealthy fascination with unusual snack foods from around the world. A while back I found this interesting snack at the Asian market. It’s a Taiwanese snack that tasted pretty bad–stale crackers with a hint of soy sauce. Fortunately, … Continue reading
While in China I encountered many signs that didn’t make much sense. Most of these signs were written in Chinglish and poorly translated. Despite the numerous campaigns in major cities to proofread such signs (as well as menus), there were … Continue reading
Whether it’s about an official government sign or just a restaurant menu, everyone who has been to China has stories of Chinglish. Having lived in China for almost four years, I saw many examples of mangled English–on street signs, billboards, … Continue reading