There are many great reasons to live and work in Asia. If you’re a teacher, finding a job with an agency or an international school can be an easy and practical way to fling yourself into the Far East for a little while. ESL teaching gigs abound in this part of the world, ranging from […]
Is it a bird, is it a plane, no it’s a zipliner There are a lot of people in the world who have irrational fears. Perhaps all fear is irrational in a way. Some people can’t cross the road except at a walk sign, but they’re capable of acting on stage in front of thousands. […]
I’m the kind of traveler that loves history and culture and has to put old churches or historical, spiritual places on my list of places to see. Now that I’m in Beijing, there is a slew of Chinese temples to check out. Beijing has some of the oldest temples in the country, and some of […]
Take it seriously Traveling to China for a short holiday is very different than staying there for a year or so for an internship or new teaching job, so getting your vaccines is sometimes necessary. Some parts of China are at higher risk than others for certain diseases. This article will help you to understand […]
A city that has been a heart of China’s history for centuries, Beijing is a place of transformation that is reshaping itself for the 21st century at full tilt. There is so much to see and do in the city that it ‘s hard to decide where to start. Here is a list of some […]
Confining any of Beijing’s attractions to a top five must-see list does the city disservice. But, sometimes it’s easier to narrow some of Beijing down, because if anyone were to mention all of the historical and cultural places, as well as the lovely wild spots, it would be a book. I’m sure you know that […]
Is this Wangfujing St. or Times Square? The streets aren’t glittering like they do back in NYC, but Wangfujing is blazing with LED screens, bright store fronts, and food. Lots and lots of food. You’ll see Caffe Bene, McDonald’s (of course), food stands serving fresh coconuts and a Pizza Hut. But really, you didn’t come […]
Traveling to China can be fantastic! It can also be a costly struggle where you fumble from one mishap to another. Insulting locals while getting sunburnt because you have been looking for your phone for ten hours should be avoided. It can put you off traveling ever again, especially in China where the culture, infrastructure, […]
Introduction Westerns that are going to China for the first time may experience serious culture shock. China is an eastern, communist country with a western economy. Whether you merely want to plan your itinerary or be ready for the unusual or the unexpected or the downright dangerous, you should do some research on what to […]
In case you are preparing to relocate overseas, and you can afford to live on a higher budget, then be glad to know that surveys show some cities can offer you the comfort of your preferred lifestyle. The most recent survey shows that the most expensive cities to live in are in Europe and Asia. […]
