If you're planning to either travel to China in 2020 or move there as an expat next year, the week of Thanksgiving is a great time to take advantage of some holiday deals. In the United States, this period after the national holiday is known as Black Friday or Cyber Monday. But it doesn't matter if you're from the United States or the United Kingdom. If you're traveling to China at some point … [Read more...] about Top Discounts for China Travelers (Black Friday & Cyber Monday)
Do I Need a VPN in Macau? Internet Censorship and China’s Big Brother Rule
Is the internet censored in Macau? Considering all the protests and riots in neighboring Hong Kong, it's natural to wonder how China deals with Macau. Most people are aware that China heavily censors its internet, but what about Macau? Do you need a VPN in Macau? Macau is a boring territory relative to the other special regions which tend to hog all of the news headlines. Taiwan wants … [Read more...] about Do I Need a VPN in Macau? Internet Censorship and China’s Big Brother Rule
Best Pollution Masks 2019 | Comfort vs Value
Considering the global increase in pollution, allergens and unhealthy fumes, it's no wonder that you're considering a good pollution mask. Your health is a priority, which is why it's important to know which masks are the best pollution masks at filtering out the bad particles in the air and which masks don't live up to the marketing hype. Anybody who has ever spent time wearing one of … [Read more...] about Best Pollution Masks 2019 | Comfort vs Value
How to Watch Disney+ in China (because it couldn’t be easy…right?)
Is it possible to watch Disney+ in China? Although Disney Plus technically hasn't launched in the Asia market, it's still possible to stream your favorite Disney, Pixar, and Marvel shows in China. Want in on the secret? Here’s a quick explanation on how you can access Disney+ in China too. Being able to stream the TV shows and movies that I love while I'm living in China is part of what … [Read more...] about How to Watch Disney+ in China (because it couldn’t be easy…right?)
Do I Need a VPN in Hong Kong? Internet Censorship and China’s Big Brother Rule
Is the internet censored in Hong Kong? With all the protests that have happened this past year 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 over to Chinese rule, the small … [Read more...] about Do I Need a VPN in Hong Kong? Internet Censorship and China’s Big Brother Rule
How to Add a Foreign Credit Card to WeChat Pay
Just recently, it was announced that WeChat and Alipay will let people add foreign credit cards to use mobile payment in China. Considering how much easier it is to purchase goods and services using WeChat in China, this is a huge announcement for expats and travelers to China. But when will this change happen and what are your options until it does? Up until this point, it's only been … [Read more...] about How to Add a Foreign Credit Card to WeChat Pay