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How Our Chinese Culture Shapes Us to Who We Are

Asian men need to develop their own culture. The west has always dominated the world with their inventions and meanwhile Chinese have had 100 years taken away from them thanks to Mao’s cultural revolution. Since then it has been traditional of the Asian mindset not to challenge authority and not ‘reinvent the wheel.’ Meanwhile, western culture has thrived on borrowing the best from all other cultures and calling it their own.

In an age we live in now where China is becoming the 2nd largest superpower and overshadowing the west, a new cultural development is important.

We live in an age which has adopted the western mindset of borrowing and stealing and appropriation, and even mimicking. The human mind has less been encouraged to think of original ways of self-expression due to our easy technology and abundance of old art and TV series that we can just switch on with a click at our online disposal.

However the importance of creating a strong identity and powerful cultural dominance is important for China. One that can be expressed through the basics of what we have – language and race.

As already mentioned in this digital age it’s so easy to copy and mimic what is out there but for something that is profound and not so easily consumed – this is what a great culture should be. Like Chinese language, Chinese culture should be earned and enjoyed like a fine Chinese dish, and contemplated like good wine.

Ironically to create a new culture, Chinese need to move away from the mass consumption culture that currently floods the ‘global world’ that we know it as. Globalism is a good thing but the speed at which it has developed has affected and disabled everyone, and not even given us time to digest and appreciate.

When Chinese men can create a new culture, we can move forward to creating our new identity. One that is respected and attractive to all.

Chinese men, all around the globe need to take the time and patience to develop as artists and once they have reached a level of critical thinking then pursue the goal of becoming leaders. Leaders by its truest definition are people of vision who see a way that is clearer than other ways that have been established. New ways are developed because of the risk taken to develop those new ways.

Those risks that are taken have their own rewards. But they must be earned .

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Barbados Hotels for Honeymooners

Everyone dreams of their wedding night in one of the Barbados hotels for honeymooners. Well, almost everyone that is. In Barbados, there are honeymoon package options to suit any couple’s budget who wish to spend some exotic and romantic escape in the one of the most coveted dream island honeymoon in the Caribbean. There are plenty of experiences the couple may desire in Barbados during their special time. There are no boundaries in Barbados, for those couple with no budget issues; there are five star hotels with top refinements and pomp. If you are travelling with a little lesser budget, there are wide array of choices, all equally romantic and just as beautiful as the island itself.

The Almond Resort and Spa, Hilton and Sandy Lane are some of the most popular Barbados hotels for honeymooners. For those couples who want everything in one place, there are all inclusive options for newly weds too. You might want to plan everything ahead before going to Barbados and decide which part of the Island you want to stay. In St. Lawrence Gap for example, there are endless line of hotels and resorts to accommodate you including Baywatch Resorts, Dover Beach Hotel, Little Bay Hotel, and Rostrevor Hotel that offers some of the finest honeymoon packages of luxury suites of all time not to mention the luxury, timeless beauty and romance they impart.

Ask the experts and they will also tell you that the Little Arches Hotel is one of the best choices for Barbados hotels for honeymooners. It is a boutique hotel, one of the finest, and it is a perfect spot for an intimate honeymoon. A relatively small hotel, the Little Arches has a fairly moderate price compared to its competitions. This hotel is strictly for honeymooners only providing the lavish comforts and privacy you need while you are in the hotel. There is a roof top pool to frolic inn, also a spa before dinner, and a yacht. Each room has a spa with private terraces for that complete privacy and total relaxation. And there is more; for couples who decide to stay for more than ten days, there is a specially catered luxury cruise, or play golf for free with a set of full breakfast.

If you want personalized service Barbados hotels for honeymooners, then head to the Coral Reef Club, it is a charming and very private family owned estate. This popular honeymoon getaway club features lovely beach front cottages in a lush tropical garden setting guaranteed to make your stay a memorable one. With years of experience in catering to newlyweds, it is one of the most popular hotels in Barbados. The Club also boasts its honeymoon packages for a seven day stay with the following; a suite, dinner and breakfast, a welcome champagne upon arriving, cocktail cruise in a catamaran, airport transfers, and beach sports, including snorkelling, wind surfing, sailing, kayaking and water skiing. The package also comes with upgrade options like suites with private pools, a garden themed suite or a luxury cottage.

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Food Items That You Can Take With You on Long Trips

Long trips necessitate a great amount of planning if you don’t want to fall prey to the fast food siren song. Indeed, long trips, whether they are cross-country road trips, plane trips, or simply long commutes, seem designed to prevent people from eating a healthy diet or keep spending at a minimum. Without planning, the fast food restaurants will win out. Here are some great foods to pack when taking a long trip.

Fruits and vegetables:

Crunchy items like these will keep you occupied and awake while driving. Because they contain water and fiber, they will also keep you hydrated and digesting adequately: two things that can be difficult to maintain on long trips. Choose from whole and sliced apples, carrots, celery, and oranges. Soft fruits like pears and berries are not suitable to long trips because they bruise and squish easily. They are good to eat in dried form, however. Try dried pears, peaches, dates, and freeze-dried bananas, strawberries, and pineapple. Eat dried fruit in moderation, as it can dehydrate.

Jerky:

Beef jerky is the consummate travel food. It is high in protein, it fills the need for “real” food, and it is sweet, tangy, or spicy enough to wake the taste buds. Peppered, original, and teriyaki are popular flavors. Jerky can also be found in carne seca, sweet-hot, and barbecue. “Steak strips”, “nuggets,” and sticks are alternative forms of jerky. Chemical-laden jerky can be found in gas stations, but organic brands of jerky are now available in stores like Meijer, Whole Foods, and Trader Joe’s. It is fairly easy to make your own jerky at home with a food dehydrator and a good slicing knife, as well.

Cheese:

Cheeses are good travel foods. They keep reasonably well at room temperature and are another source of nutrient-dense food for travelers. Try string cheese, block cheeses, and cheese cubes. The Babybell cheeses wrapped in wax seem to be tailor-made to travel needs.

Snack foods:

Chips, pretzels, nuts, and seeds can keep one occupied and full while on a long trip. Nuts and seeds are more nutrient-dense and are a better use of space if space is limited. Chips and pretzels, while tasty, don’t provide many nutrients outside of salt and carbohydrates, and are full of air, which takes up space. They also crumble easily. The salt in these snacks can help keep you hydrated while traveling and are worth seeking out for that reason. Instead of carrying them with you, consider buying an occasional bag of chips when you stop for gas or have a layover at the next airport.

Water:

Caffeinated beverages can be a boon to the tired traveler, but they are hard to keep cool and available, they are heavy, and they take up a lot of space. Like chips and snacks, it might be better to occasionally buy the needed soda rather than bringing it along. It is always a wise decision, however, to pack water and/or a water container when traveling. Keep a few gallon jugs of water always in your trunk for emergencies and to refill your travel-sized bottles as you complete your trip. It is getting harder to bring liquids with you onto an airplane, but if you have an empty, clear water container with you, you can fill it from water fountains at the airport and from on-flight service while flying.