Is it still possible to be an air courier in 2019? For most travelers, international flights take up the biggest chuck of your budget dollars. It feels like an unavoidable expense...but what if there were an easy way to reduce the cost of those pricey tickets? In this Airmule review, I'd like to give you a behind-the-scenes look at my experience traveling as an air courier. Personally, I saved … [Read more...] about Being an Air Courier in 2019 (my Experience with Airmule)
Best Airline Frequent Flyer Programs for China Travelers
I can’t help but shake my head every time I hear about travelers and expats in China who make frequent flights within China or back home and aren’t taking advantage of frequent flyer programs (i.e. "points programs"). Even if you’re flying back and forth between your home country and China once a year, you should take time to research and join the best frequent flyer programs for China.I … [Read more...] about Best Airline Frequent Flyer Programs for China Travelers
Travel China | 8 Experts Share What They Wish They Had Known
What should you know before coming to China? I could share my own thoughts - and I will - but I'd also like to get a few of my friends involved. The best answer to this question comes from those who have either lived or traveled extensively through China. Here is a collection of wisdom and advice about what you should consider before traveling to China.It goes without saying that … [Read more...] about Travel China | 8 Experts Share What They Wish They Had Known
How to Install a VPN from within China (2 Methods)
So you've landed in China and realized that you want to use a Virtual Private Network, or VPN for short. Unfortunately, all the VPN websites that are supposed to help you bypass censorship are, well...censored. So what do you do? How can you install a VPN from within China?Don't worry, you're not alone. Getting stuck in China without a VPN is a common problem that many people face. I get … [Read more...] about How to Install a VPN from within China (2 Methods)
How to Access Gmail in China | Expat Guide to Email in China
Is it possible to access Gmail in China in 2019? Even though Gmail has been blocked since the middle of 2014, I still check my email on a daily basis on my phone and computer, so I can tell you from experience that it's entirely possible...as long as you're prepared. Here's a quick explanation of what you need to know in order to access Gmail - or any email address for that matter - while in … [Read more...] about How to Access Gmail in China | Expat Guide to Email in China
12 Weird Chinese Buildings That Will Amaze You
From Star Trek Enterprise replicas, massive rings, and even a piano-shaped building, there are plenty of weird Chinese buildings to see. There's already a lot about China that makes the country unique, but few people consider that crazy architecture in China might be one of them. Here are a few examples.Up until about 20 years ago, most of China's buildings were concrete squares void of … [Read more...] about 12 Weird Chinese Buildings That Will Amaze You
