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]
How to Ride the Metro in Shenzhen with Your Phone!
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]
Mobile Payment in China: How to Use Them and Why They’re Awesome
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]
How to use Meituan Waimai to Order Food
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]
Why I Hate Gyms in China
I hate gyms in China. There, I said it. And no, I’m not a lazy slob who can’t be bothered to get up off the couch and go lift a… [Continue Reading]
Can you Work in China Without Knowing Chinese?
Many people who are interested in working in China want to know the answer to this question: can you work in China without knowing Chinese? The real answer is a… [Continue Reading]
Japchae vs. Jajangmyeon vs. Naengmyeon: A Quick Guide to Korean Noodles
When you finish reading about Korean noodles, check out my quick guide to Japanese noodles here! The popularity of Korean food has exploded in the past few years. With the… [Continue Reading]
How I Quit Teaching English in China to Become a Translator
On a cold, wintry day in March of 2017, I decided that I was done teaching English in China. I hung my head at the thought of what I was… [Continue Reading]
Thailand Travel Journal Part 3: Living the Good Life in Karon
Here at Country and a Half, we like to pride ourselves on the pleasures of living frugally. However, every once in a while we need to let loose and lick… [Continue Reading]
The Pressures to Spend Money as a Twenty-Something in Asia
It happens like this: you’re scrolling through your WeChat moments and see that your friend just posted a fancy arrangement of three kinds of sashimi on a beautiful wood board… [Continue Reading]