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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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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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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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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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Can you Work in China Without Knowing Chinese?

by Ivan B on June 2, 2018June 3, 2018 in China Life, Money

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]

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The Pressures to Spend Money as a Twenty-Something in Asia

by Ivan B on August 15, 2017 in China Life, Money

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]

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Thailand Travel Journal Part 2: Diving Deeper into Koh Phi Phi

by Ivan B on July 25, 2017February 26, 2018 in Travel

I’ve heard with Koh Phi Phi, you either love it or you think it’s overrated. There is no middle ground. However, I believe I have somehow struck the middle ground… [Continue Reading]

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Thailand Travel Journal Part 1: An Introduction to Koh Phi Phi

by Ivan B on July 11, 2017February 26, 2018 in Travel

As some of you are just now finding out, I have recently quit my job as an English teacher and am currently looking for a new career path.But I absolutely… [Continue Reading]

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KFC in China: The CHIZZA

by Ivan B on June 27, 2017February 26, 2018 in China Life, Food

KFC in China has always been a compelling sight for most Western eyes. It is both comforting yet alienating, taking classic, home-style southern American dining fare and somehow nearly completely… [Continue Reading]

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