Culture shock: 9 hacks to handle it like a pro
The early stages of living in a new country can be truly daunting….
A return to Wúxī – the trip I had to take.
The Chinese winter vacation is one of my favourite Chinese holidays. It’s…
My mini guide to Havana, Cuba!
I have never put as much effort into preparing for a 2-week holiday…
A chinese countryside road-trip!
My Chinese language teacher is a 5ft4 sprightly middle-aged woman who I often…
28 things folks may not tell you about living in China.
* I originally wrote the following on my side blog a few years…
Teaching in China legally: The visa process
While I tried my best to make sure the info below is thorough,…
The beginning of the rest of my life…
‘Anyway, ‘home’ is a problem. There are the bills and there are…
How I got free money from the Chinese government
Prior to being made redundant my spidey senses were already tingling, so I…
When staying isn’t an option…
I’m typing to you from a student dorm in Nanjing, China. But…
Snapshots of Cuba: Havana + Matanzas
Chico y Rita had just been released. My mum, a Spanish speaker…