Jordan Reed

Jordan Reed

Jordan Reed is a teacher and freelance writer living in Dalian, China since 2011. Follow along as he writes about China life, culture and travel.

Tuesday, 04 July 2017 01:56

A Guide to China's Wet Markets

Wander down enough city streets and chances are you’ll stumble upon an outdoor market.
Saturday, 13 May 2017 04:44

That Time I Thought I'd Die In China

Everyone dies. Five months after landing in China, I was certain my time had come.
Saturday, 25 March 2017 09:45

A Language Litany

Finding bathrooms and making small talk—all part of picking up Survival Chinese (or, in my case, making a fool of myself).
Monday, 06 February 2017 04:29

A Glimpse of Dalian, China

An average commute home, complete with perfumed sausage and potato pocket warmers.
Monday, 06 February 2017 04:24

Forging a Life in China

Jordan left to teach abroad for a season. . .over five years ago. How he's thrived overseas.