Do I need to file US taxes as an English teacher in China? Having taught English and filed taxes many times from China, in this guide I'd like to turn a complex answer into something easy to understand. Do you need to file US taxes as an expat and if so, what do you need to know to file? I remember my first year teaching in China. I had no intention to file taxes back home since I already … [Read more...] about U.S. Taxes for English Teachers in China | 2020 Guide
Best Tools to Learn to Write Chinese | 2020 Student’s Guide
Making the effort to learn to write Chinese characters may seem daunting, but it doesn’t have to be! Forget the old "write the character 10 times in your notebook" method. With the right tools and apps, you can learn to write Chinese in an exciting, fun, and engaging way. This is especially important when you’re learning how to read, speak, and write at the same time. When I started … [Read more...] about Best Tools to Learn to Write Chinese | 2020 Student’s Guide
How to Send Gifts to China Friends | Chinese New Year & Special Occassions
What is a good gift to send to a Chinese person on Chinese New Year? In this article we will walk you through what is appropriate when it comes to gifting in China. Chinese New Year (aka "Spring Festival) is the most important holiday for Chinese people. Like the holiday season at home, it's a time for sharing gifts to further deepen your relationships with family, friends, and colleagues. … [Read more...] about How to Send Gifts to China Friends | Chinese New Year & Special Occassions
How to Travel from Beijing to Shanghai | 2020 Travel Tips
What is the fastest way to travel from Beijing to Shanghai? How about the cheapest? Here we cover all the different ways to get from Beijing to Shanghai by train, plane or bus to help plan your trip. As you plan your travel from Beijing to Shanghai, you thankfully have a number of options to choose from. The transportation method you choose really depends on your budget and time … [Read more...] about How to Travel from Beijing to Shanghai | 2020 Travel Tips
How to Travel by Bus in China | 2020 Traveler’s Guide
When it comes to traveling in China in 2020, most tourists opt to either fly or hop on a train. The reasoning is quite simple: flying is fast and trains are cheap. There are times, however, when China's massive, intercity bus system is your best (or only!) option. In these cases, you'll want to understand how to travel by bus in China - and that's where this traveler's guide will come in … [Read more...] about How to Travel by Bus in China | 2020 Traveler’s Guide
How to Travel from Shanghai to Suzhou by Train or Car in 2020
Are you thinking about how to travel from Shanghai to Suzhou fast and on a budget? Having traveled between the two cities before, I'd like to share with you the best (and fastest...and cheapest) ways to get from Shanghai to Suzhou by train or bus. Commonly described as the "Venice of the East," Suzhou makes for a scenic and calm retreat from the bustling atmosphere in … [Read more...] about How to Travel from Shanghai to Suzhou by Train or Car in 2020