10 Reasons Why Teaching Abroad in China is Awesome!

10 Reasons Why Teaching Abroad in China is Awesome!

Teaching abroad in China is an incredible experience. You have the ability to make money, explore a new culture, and challenge yourself to have the adventure of a lifetime! However, making the move to Mainland China is definitely not easy. Whether you’re on the fence about teaching abroad, or you’re trying to choose between China and another country, these are my 10 main reasons why teaching abroad in China is amazing!

Teach Abroad Squad: The Online Course and Community to Help You Teach Abroad in China!

Teach Abroad Squad: The Online Course and Community to Help You Teach Abroad in China!

So what exactly is the Teach Abroad Squad, and why did I create this course and community for people who want to rock their first year teaching in China? Whether you’re looking for some teach abroad guidance, or you’re just really curious to learn more about this online course I’ve created, you’ve come to the […]

The Freedom Life: July 2019

The Freedom Life: July 2019

This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure for more info.  After five years of living in China, and two years of This Beijing Life, things have changed. I left my job as a college counselor in China, and now I’m living a life on my terms. I’m my own boss, I travel when I want, and […]

Do I Need a Recruiter to Teach Abroad in China?

Do I Need a Recruiter to Teach Abroad in China?

I get it, the concept of working with a recruiter to find a job in China is a strange one. You’ve got all these weird middlemen coming out nowhere offering to help you find a job in China because…. why? Well, today I’m going to cover anything and everything you could ever want to know about using recruiters to find a job teaching abroad in China: Who they are, why they’re helping you, and if you can actually trust them!

7 Tips to Get Started with China’s Technology: WeChat, Apps, VPNs, and More!

7 Tips to Get Started with China’s Technology: WeChat, Apps, VPNs, and More!

China, probably more than any other country in the world, has embraced mobile technology and the digital age. It’s ironic, if you think about it, considering China’s heavy-handed censorship. Yet there’s no doubt that if you as an expat want to integrate into China’s modern society, you need to get on board China’s ever-evolving technology.

Vietnam’s Stray Cats and the Cat Meat Trade: Why it Exists and How You Can Help

Vietnam’s Stray Cats and the Cat Meat Trade: Why it Exists and How You Can Help

I just want to reiterate that not everyone in Vietnam eats cats or dogs, and I’d probably venture to say that most people (especially in developed cities) do not torture or eat cats. However, this animosity towards cats is pretty prevalent here in Hoi An, which is why places like Vietnam Cat Welfare (also known as Jack’s Cat Cafe) have so much work to do.