Do you dream about moving abroad? YEAH THAT'S ME
This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure for more info. So you’re here because you’re thinking about applying to Ambassador Year in China, or AYC for short (Formerly known as Ameson year in China). You’ve probably heard good things and bad, and are looking for an unbiased opinion on whether or not you should take […]
This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure for more info. Traveling by train is my favorite way to get around China. It’s cheap, convenient and perfect for the budget traveler. Whether it’s a high-speed train from Beijing to Shanghai or a 24-hour overnight train from Shenzhen to Chengdu, I almost always choose Chinese trains […]
This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure for more info. 90% of the emails I receive are questions and concerns about teaching abroad in China. I get it. Accepting a job in China is a scary proposition. It’s hard to know if you’re getting a good deal, or if your school is […]
All images were taken by Cara from Crawford Creations One of my absolute favorite off the beaten path places in China is Gansu province. While I had the opportunity to visit Dunhuang and the Mogao caves, there’s so much left to Gansu that I still haven’t explored. When I saw that incredible, off the beaten […]
Five years of living in China was an incredible experience, but it definitely wasn’t easy. Being an expat has its ups and downs, but there are plenty of ways to overcome the typical challenges of living and working in China. My friend Josh from Far West China has been living in Xinjiang, China with his […]
The following is a guest post by Sasha and Rachel of Grateful Gypsies! Many people dream of traveling long-term or even living abroad. Not so many actually make those dreams a reality. When it comes down to it, there’s always something holding you back. It often boils down to a lack of time or money, […]
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 […]
After two years of working as a college counselor in Beijing (and over five years of living in China), I’m finally moving on. That’s right, my job is finished, and soon I’ll be leaving my cozy Beijing apartment for bigger and better things. I know, I can’t believe it either. I never thought this day […]
This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure for more info. Heads up! Be sure to scroll down to the bottom for a chance to win $250 with Preferred Hotels & Resorts for your next bucket list adventure! Contest open until the end of August!! After living in China for almost five years, […]
This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure for more info. I recently sent out a survey asking what people were MOST worried about when it comes to traveling in China. I have to say, I wasn’t too surprised when I saw the number one response: “I’m worried about the language barrier” “How […]
Hi I'm Richelle! I'm the founder of the Freedom Life and I've been living abroad since 2013. For the last eight years, I've been helping hundreds of adventurous people just like you move abroad, and I can't wait to help you get started on this incredible adventure!
