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 in 2021 (multiple options)
Teach English in China | 5 Steps to Find a GREAT ESL Job in 2021
Are you looking to teach English in China in 2021? Wondering if you need a TEFL to teach in China? Or perhaps you just want to know how to find a good ESL job? Below I'd like to share with you a simple 5-step process that will help you understand what qualifications you need, how to find a good ESL job in China and how to negotiate your teaching contract. Enjoy! Before I started teaching … [Read more...] about Teach English in China | 5 Steps to Find a GREAT ESL Job in 2021
How to Travel from Beijing to Xian in 2021 (multiple options)
Are you wondering how to travel between Xian and Beijing in 2021? Based on my own experience traveling between the two cities many times, I'd like to share with you the best (and fastest...and cheapest) modes of travel and why I recommend the high-speed Beijing to Xian train. Xi'an (written as both "Xian" and "Xi'an") was once the eastern terminus of the Ancient Silk Road and capital of the … [Read more...] about How to Travel from Beijing to Xian in 2021 (multiple options)
How to Get a Drivers License in China in 2021 (Temporary & Full)
Are you wanting to be able to drive in China in 2021? Curious how to get a Chinese driver's license? Driving in China is a thrill, but you can't get behind the wheel unless you have an official China driver's license. I've applied for a Chinese driver's license twice (motorcycle license & car license) and below I share how you can get one too. Before I go into how to get a Chinese … [Read more...] about How to Get a Drivers License in China in 2021 (Temporary & Full)
How to Access Facebook in China (updated for new 2021 changes)
Is it possible to access Facebook in China in 2021? Most people are aware that China censors the internet and blocks a number of different websites including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Gmail and more. There are ways to access Facebook in China, though, and it's likely a lot easier than you first thought. While some of us may be able to live without using Google, or any Google-related sites … [Read more...] about How to Access Facebook in China (updated for new 2021 changes)
Twitch is Blocked in China in 2021 (yes, but here’s how to fix it)
Is it possible to watch Twitch in China in 2021? As the world's leading live-streaming video service, content streamed on Twitch is popular not only with expats but even with local Chinese people. But is Twitch blocked in China? Yes, it is, but I'd like to share with you how you can still use it. For more than a decade China has heavily censored its internet, a measure it says helps to … [Read more...] about Twitch is Blocked in China in 2021 (yes, but here’s how to fix it)