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The Most Famous Mountains in Vietnam Worth a Visit
Are you team beach or team mountains? This question has divided travelers for years, but luckily one country has both to offer.
Oct 13, 20236 min read
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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...
Oct 11, 20239 min read
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The 11 Best Restaurants in Shanghai: A Gastronomic Guide
From traditional Chinese flavors to international fusions, Shanghai is a vibrant metropolis for expats but also a haven for food...
Oct 6, 20236 min read
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The 17 Most Scenic AAAAA Tourist Attractions in China
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Oct 4, 20237 min read
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The Best Solo Travel Guide to NYC: by a New Yorker
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Oct 2, 20237 min read
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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...
Sep 29, 20235 min read
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Working Remotely for a U.S. Company but Living Abroad (2023)
Have you always dreamt of working from an exotic location, living life as a digital nomad while still being employed by a U.S. company?...
Sep 28, 20235 min read
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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,...
Sep 26, 20238 min read
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The Bonafide Best Travel Apps to Know About in 2023
Planning for travel can be stressful and time consuming, but luckily your chosen app store has more than enough apps to help make sure...
Mar 28, 20238 min read
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11 Amazing Advantages of Living Abroad
What are the benefits of living abroad? Is it even worth moving abroad? Are there enough pros of living in a foreign country enough to...
Mar 7, 20236 min read
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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,...
Jan 23, 20239 min read
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The Ultimate Packing Checklist for Moving Abroad
Moving to a new country can be stressful for anyone. One of the most stressful parts of any international move? PACKING.
Nov 13, 20226 min read
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Living as an Expat in China: Guide to Moving
So you're thinking about moving to China. Or maybe you've already made the big move and you've got some questions. Either way, you've...
Nov 8, 202213 min read
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21 Day Vietnam Itinerary: Sites, Sights, and Bites
If you know me, you know I will not shut up about how much I love Vietnam. If you are thinking of taking a trip to Vietnam, stop thinking...
Oct 26, 20229 min read
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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...
Aug 25, 20223 min read
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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...
Aug 23, 20224 min read
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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....
Jun 14, 20224 min read
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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...
May 14, 20224 min read
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