Moving to China With Kids: Teaching Abroad With the Whole Family

Moving to China With Kids: Teaching Abroad With the Whole Family

I used to think that traveling the world was only for young, single people. Like the kind of people fresh out of college with very few responsibilities. Wrong! Families can travel the world and have big adventures too! It will take a little extra planning and preparation, but the payoff will be amazing. Our family is just five people who want to see the world and spend more time with each other.

What it’s Like to Teach in China as a Black Woman

What it’s Like to Teach in China as a Black Woman

The following is a guest post by Melody Mukute, a Zimbabwean mother of three and an active member of my China Teach Abroad Community Facebook group. Melody is a certified teacher in Zimbabwe with six years of teaching experience. A few weeks ago Melody reached out to me and asked if she could share her experience teaching in China as an African non-native speaker. Of course, I was happy to share her experience!

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.

Learning to Cook in China

Learning to Cook in China

Before I moved to China, my version of cooking was Trader Joe’s frozen meals and mixing together a few things in an attempt to make Mexican food. So when I crash landed in “The Middle of Nowhere China” and had only 3 restaurants within walking distance, I needed to learn how to cook fast. Most people eat […]

5 Things You Need to Do in Bali Indonesia

5 Things You Need to Do in Bali Indonesia

The following is a guest post by Bianca of My Wild Earth  Cascading waterfalls, breathtaking views and unique temples that blend seamlessly with modern infrastructure, Bali is an idyllic island that really has it all. Likely the most popular and well-known of Indonesia’s islands, it has long been a favorite for travelers, tourists and honeymooners […]