Last updated Sep 19, 2020 | Published on May 23, 2018
This teaching English in China article is a guest post by Chris. It was my first day as an actual teacher, teaching English in Hangzhou, China. I was very nervous. In just a few hours I was going to be stood up in front of over 40 students, with all their eyes...
Last updated Sep 19, 2020 | Published on Feb 11, 2018
This 10 days in China, Beijing to Shanghai itinerary is a guest post from Jenn Landing in China can often feel like being in another world. From Beijing to Shanghai, historic temples of the past are surrounded by futuristic buildings. Tantalizing smells drift out of...
Last updated Oct 18, 2020 | Published on Sep 18, 2017
This 4 Day Shanghai Itinerary is a guest post from Claire. Shanghai is China’s answer to New York City, another city that never sleeps – and one that is growing at an alarming rate. With 23 million inhabitants, it’s one of the world’s most populated cities; and it’s...
Last updated Sep 19, 2020 | Published on Mar 10, 2017
It’s pretty hard to explain my experience at The Great Wall, I mean… What do I even say? What does anyone say when they see it? Let’s just say that “great” doesn’t begin to describe this incredible structure. When you walk on...
Last updated Sep 19, 2020 | Published on Mar 7, 2017
“Your transaction has been canceled” “Sorry, we can’t complete this transaction. Please contact your bank” These are never the sentences you want to see when trying to access money at an ATM… No less when you’re abroad....
Last updated Jan 26, 2021 | Published on Jan 22, 2017
Visas are one of those pesky things you need to worry about when traveling. Luckily not every country you visit will require you to get one. If you happen to have China on the list of places to go but don’t want to deal with getting a visa, they allow three-day...
Last updated Sep 19, 2020 | Published on May 25, 2015
Why just one night? Because I only have a 21 hour layover in Shanghai. That’s right, “only.” If there was a longer one I would have chosen it. Long layovers are becoming a new favorite thing. I had my long layover in Seoul, and it was a blast....