Does your trip to China include overnight stays in Chinese hotels? Wondering what to expect when staying at a Chinese hotel? Having stayed at hundreds of Chinese hotels myself, here I share the ins and outs of the Chinese hotel experience and tips on how to make it smooth and easy. If you've never stayed in a Chinese hotel or even visited China before, there are often a lot of questions … [Read more...] about What to Expect with Chinese Hotels | 2022 Traveler’s Guide
COVID-19 and the Future of China Travel in 2022 and Beyond
COVID-19. <sigh> It's disrupted everybody's plans. This virus, which started in Wuhan, China in December 2019 and has spread at an alarming rate around the world, has decimated global travel. I've received countless emails from concerned travelers with plans to visit China in 2022 and beyond. Should travelers cancel their plans to visit China because of the coronavirus? Let me begin by … [Read more...] about COVID-19 and the Future of China Travel in 2022 and Beyond
Best Travel Insurance for 2022 | Guide & Reviews
Are you searching for the best travel insurance options for a trip or move you're planning in 2022? Whether you're unsure if you need travel insurance, which ones offer coverage for Covid, or if you're shopping around for the best recommendations, you've come to the right place. As somebody who has traveled the world for over a decade (and is still living abroad with his family!), I'd happy to … [Read more...] about Best Travel Insurance for 2022 | Guide & Reviews
How to Send Money to China in 2022 | Multiple Options
How can I send money to China? This is a question that comes up frequently for travelers, business people and expats who deal with China and it's not always an easy answer. In this guide, I'd like to walk you through what you need to know and how you can move money into and out of China. Perhaps you need to pay your China tuition fees or you need to pay a business partner in China. … [Read more...] about How to Send Money to China in 2022 | Multiple Options
Do I Need a VPN in Hong Kong in 2022? Internet Censorship and “Big Brother”
Is the internet censored in Hong Kong in 2022? Considering the protests and the new security laws in Hong Kong, the relationship between Hong Kong and China has been international news. Most people are aware that China heavily censors its internet, but what about Hong Kong? Do you need a VPN in Hong Kong? Prior to 1997, the year that Hong Kong was handed back over to China, the small … [Read more...] about Do I Need a VPN in Hong Kong in 2022? Internet Censorship and “Big Brother”
Best Virtual Mailbox Services for Travelers & Digital Nomads in 2022
What is the best virtual mailbox service to use in 2022? For those expats and digital nomads traveling abroad, a virtual mailbox service is a handy tool that allows you to remotely manage your physical mail back home. A few years back, I made the switch to a digital mailbox for my snail mail and I can't remember how I managed without it! It's been that valuable to me and my business. No doubt … [Read more...] about Best Virtual Mailbox Services for Travelers & Digital Nomads in 2022