When is the Best Time to Travel to China: Insider Tips
So, you've got your sights set on China – the land of ancient wonders, vibrant cultures, landscapes that'll make your jaw drop, and one...
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- Nov 19
- 6 min
Toxic Work Culture in China: An Expat's Perspective
So, picture this: 5 years ago, I took the plunge and moved to China to teach English. Exciting, right? Little did I know, I was about to...
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- Nov 14
- 9 min
How Safe is Solo Travel in China? A Comprehensive Guide
Welcome, fellow adventurer! By now you've probably figured out that I've lived in mainland China for several years and might be...
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- Oct 11
- 9 min
Everything to Know About Jobs as an Expat in China
Are you a twenty-something adventurer, eager to explore the world and broaden your horizons? Well, you're in for a treat! China, with its...
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- Sep 29
- 5 min
The Birth of 明月(MÃngYuè): the Meanings in Chinese Names
When choosing a Chinese name, you usually have two options: go with a transliteration that sounds similar to your name phonetically or...
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- Sep 26
- 8 min
The 6 Best Cities for Expats to Live in China (2023)
If you've wound up here that most likely means you're contemplating a life-changing move to the captivating, and at times mysterious,...
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- Jan 23
- 9 min
12 of the Cheapest Countries to Visit in Asia (2023)
So you want a change of scenery, but your budget is saying no to those lavish European vacations everyone seems to be on. Been there,...
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- Aug 25, 2022
- 3 min
Labor Day 2021: A Day Trip and a Rescue Dog
On May 3, 2021, I took a day trip to Nanjing in an attempt to recreate my one day Nanjing itinerary completely unaware that I would be...
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- Aug 23, 2022
- 4 min
Four Years in China - How the Heck Did I Get Here in the First Place?
Whenever I traveled through Asia (at least back when I could travel internationally), after introductions have been made, the first...
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- Jun 14, 2022
- 4 min
Nanjing in a Day, the Unconventional Way
Nanjing was China's largest city during the Ming Empire and its lingering history will make itself apparent as you make your way around....
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- May 14, 2022
- 4 min
Xi'an's Famous Foods: My Fave 5
Xi'An is home to countless famous Chinese dishes, a fact I was clueless about prior to moving to China in 2018. Back home, one of my...
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