Apr 11, 2024
Foreigners have a reputation for clumsiness in China. The litany of knocks, breaks and injuries accumulated by my expat friends is truly alarming. Excluding digestive disagreements, simply for brevity’s sake, here are some of the most common expat injuries in China. Read more>>
Oct 31, 2019 Comments(14)
Forget Netflix, the gym, and surfing the web; there are countless traditional ways to bring mental and physical well-being, as well as cultural understanding, into your daily life in China. ... Read More>>
Oct 18, 2019 Comments(4)
Internet freedom aside, many things have changed for the better since I moved to China 10 years ago. ... Read More>>
Oct 10, 2019 Comments(5)
Here are eight things your friends back home probably don’t understand about China… besides from why the hell you’re here in the first place. ... Read More>>
Oct 09, 2019 Comments(4)
Changing cities in China can bring a number of new opportunities, alleviate some of the “China stress” that inevitably accumulates over time, and increase your job opportunities. ... Read More>>
Oct 03, 2019 Comments(24)
Whether you’ve just landed, are thinking about staying another year, or are a seasoned veteran, there are the six stages I think most expats in China go through. ... Read More>>
Sep 24, 2019 Comments(3)
Everyone has their own China horror story. Expats living in China can try and avoid such drama if they prepare in advance, but catastrophe has a knack for uprooting even the best laid plans. ... Read More>>
Sep 12, 2019 Comments(2)
With regular flights home, pricy accommodation in China’s big cities and perhaps even student loans to pay off, many of us find ourselves budgeting from time to time. Luckily, it’s easy to eat well in China without breaking the bank. ... Read More>>
Aug 22, 2019 Comments(7)
Often, it’s only after we leave and take stock of our time here that we realize the impact China has had on our lives. Here are seven things you’ll realize about yourself only after leaving China. ... Read More>>
Aug 01, 2019 Comments(2)
There are several Chinese restaurant franchises that provide a gateway into new cuisines and guarantee quality wherever you find them. Below is a list of some of my favorite Chinese restaurant chains in the Middle Kingdom. ... Read More>>
Jul 25, 2019 Comments(5)
Weddings in the Western world are home to some unusual traditions, from the bouquet being thrown to the bride wearing something blue. All the way over the other side of the world, Chinese weddings also have their fair share of quirks. ... Read More>>
Jul 02, 2019 Comments(4)
Living as a foreigner in China can be a confusing double-edged sword of awesome benefits and horrifying disadvantages. ... Read More>>
Jun 25, 2019 Comments(3)
To help you find your foodie crutch, here are five of the best food and drink suppliers in China. ... Read More>>
Jun 19, 2019 Comments(2)
If you sometimes catch yourself saying “China this” or “China that,” have you ever stopped to question how much of this vast country you really know? ... Read More>>
Jun 04, 2019 Comments(3)
Do you long for the open road, free from luxury car drivers with a severe case of short-man syndrome? Then you’re mentally ready to take up serious bicycling and explore some of the biggest and best China bike races. ... Read More>>
May 23, 2019 Comments(3)
Blogs. You know all about them, have heard your friends gush about their favorites, and maybe even visit a few on a regular basis. But have you ever thought about starting one? ... Read More>>
May 16, 2019 Comments(7)
If you can follow these guidelines, you’re more likely to avoid running into trouble, be well-covered if anything does happen, and also be able to shed any negativity and focus on making the best of your life here. ... Read More>>
May 07, 2019 Comments(6)
You needn’t cast jealous stares back home so often, as there are some excellent Western restaurant franchises in China. Here, I talk you though some of my favorites. I hope you’re not hungry! ... Read More>>
Apr 11, 2019 Comments(2)
Sometimes you stumble across something on Taobao that you can’t imagine anybody would ever need or want. ... Read More>>
Apr 04, 2019 Comments(3)
Marathon running is becoming increasingly popular in China. What better way to visit another part of the country than by running a marathon or a 10k? ... Read More>>
Mar 26, 2019 Comments(6)
Here are 7 things China does better than anywhere else in the world. ... Read More>>
Feb 21, 2019 Comments(3)
Here’s my list of important things that Chinese people should NOT do if they want to make friends with foreigners. ... Read More>>
Feb 14, 2019 Comments(3)
Depending on where in China you live, you might not always have access to decent copies of our favourite foreign food. But do not despair! There are a number of Chinese dishes that taste a lot like Western classics. ... Read More>>
Feb 12, 2019 Comments(2)
As anyone working in China knows, the public holidays come in clumps. Some problems inevitably crop up when an entire country of 1.3 billion people all take a holiday at exactly the same time, but is there really a better solution? ... Read More>>
Feb 05, 2019 Comments(3)
While you might not be able to go to a live Premier League match or watch your college football team, there are plenty of fantastic sports competitions in China. Below is my pick of the top 5 live sporting events in China. ... Read More>>
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