Jun 05, 2024 Comments(1)
I soon as I had my feet on the ground in Shenzhen, I realized I was set to be nothing less than a spectacle; an object of either admiration or disgust. Here’s my account of what it’s like being Black in China. Read more>>
Oct 24, 2019 Comments(5)
Whether you’ve lived in China for a while or are just visiting, you'll likely come across some pretty stark cultural differences. Identifying these differences is important, but even more so is learning to deal with them. ... 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 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>>
Sep 03, 2019 Comments(8)
Having a baby with a partner from a different culture can be an amazingly rich experience, but it also comes with challenges that need to be prepared for and faced together. ... 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 13, 2019 Comments(7)
Whether it’s with your Chinese girlfriend/boyfriend, your Chinese boss, or the Chinese delivery guy, knowing how to handle a confrontation in China is immensely useful. Here are some do’s and don'ts of dealing with confrontation for expats living in 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 27, 2019 Comments(1)
If you enjoy living in the Middle Kingdom but aren’t a fan of the 996 lifestyle, here are several jobs you can do from home 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 11, 2019 Comments(1)
Learning to navigate the ins and outs of the Chinese workplace can be tough. For your convenience, and hopefully to make your introduction to the Chinese workplace easier, here’s my A-Z* of working China. ... 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 23, 2019 Comments(11)
While it sometimes feels like Chinese people have no filter, don’t be fooled into thinking that can say anything you like to a local. Here are seven things foreigners in China should never say to a Chinese person. ... Read More>>
Apr 16, 2019 Comments(3)
China’s biggest tech bosses have spoken out in favour of excessive overtime in the Chinese workplace after netizens started shaming companies online. ... 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>>
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