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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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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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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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Mobile Payment in China: How to Use Them and Why They’re Awesome

by Ivan B on August 24, 2018June 9, 2019 in China Life, Guides

Here’s a shocking confession for you: I have not carried around my wallet when I go out and about in Shenzhen, China for nearly a year now. But why? What… [Continue Reading]

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How to use Meituan Waimai to Order Food

by Ivan B on July 22, 2018September 12, 2018 in China Life, Food, Guides

Meituan Waimai is one of China’s major food delivery services. And when I say major, I mean huge… food delivery is a billion dollar business, and you can get food… [Continue Reading]

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