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Life in Coronavirus China (It’s Not What You Think)

by Ivan B on March 30, 2020 in China Life

There’s been a lot of information circulating out there about coronavirus China. Some of it is true, and some of it is exaggerated or downright wrong (people who stopped drinking… [Continue Reading]

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How to Live in China Cheaply and Comfortably

by Ivan B on October 29, 2019October 29, 2019 in China Life, Guides, Money

Want to know how to live in China for cheap? I’ve been doing it for a few years now, and I can tell you that it’s as easy or as… [Continue Reading]

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Chinese Dining Etiquette: Simple Rules for Dining in China

by Ivan B on August 31, 2019September 1, 2019 in China Life, Food, Guides

Chinese dining etiquette is a fascinating subject. Food is a crucial component of Chinese culture, so knowing your way around a dinner table can help you score points with the… [Continue Reading]

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7 Things I Will Miss About China

by Ivan B on June 10, 2019August 25, 2019 in China Life, Culture

For almost every expat in China, there comes a day when we will return to our home countries. Don’t worry, I’m still here, but recently I’ve gotten around to thinking… [Continue Reading]

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Can You Live a Western Lifestyle in China?

by Ivan B on January 31, 2019August 25, 2019 in China Life

I have been living in China for over four years, and a question that comes up from people who are thinking about living and working in China is: can you… [Continue Reading]

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Chinese Holidays Guide for Expats 2019

by Ivan B on December 9, 2018August 25, 2019 in China Life, Culture, Guides

Just like everyone around the world who has a job or goes to school, Chinese people love their holidays. Whether you go travelling somewhere fancy or just loaf around at… [Continue Reading]

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Restaurants in China: Inspection Notices and What They Really Mean

by Ivan B on November 6, 2018November 12, 2018 in China Life, Food, Guides

If you’ve been living in China for long enough and eat Chinese food on the regular, you have probably seen the restaurant inspection notices with the colourful smiley faces in nearly… [Continue Reading]

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6 Must-Try Xinjiang Food Dishes

by Ivan B on October 17, 2018October 3, 2019 in China Life, Food, Guides

What are the best kinds of Xinjiang food? Xinjiang food comes from Xinjiang, an autonomous region in China’s far northwest that you’ve probably never heard of unless you’ve been to… [Continue Reading]

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5 Must-Try Yunnan Food Dishes

by Ivan B on October 2, 2018October 10, 2018 in China Life, Food

Yunnan food is the best Chinese food you’ve never heard of. How this style of Chinese cuisine has not yet reached the masses is beyond me, but I guess it… [Continue Reading]

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How to Ride the Metro in Shenzhen with Your Phone!

by Ivan B on September 12, 2018June 29, 2019 in China Life, Guides

The innovation of Chinese companies astounds me. Or perhaps they’re just a product of these ever-changing times. The world is trending in a direction where smartphones are replacing a whole… [Continue Reading]

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