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Live in China but Don’t Speak Chinese? Here’s How to Fix That

If you live in China (or plan to live in China) but don’t speak Chinese, this article is for you. Although it’s technically possible...

Is it Safe to Eat Street Food in China?

I’ve been receiving comments and emails lately warning me about the safety of the street food that I eat in my videos. It’s old news that...

Live in China but Don’t Speak Chinese? Here’s How to Fix That

If you live in China (or plan to live in China) but don’t speak Chinese, this article is for you. Although it’s technically possible...

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Live in China but Don’t Speak Chinese? Here’s How to Fix That

If you live in China (or plan to live in China) but don’t speak Chinese, this article is for you. Although it’s technically possible...

My Plan to Travel the World (with 20 Dollars a Day)

You’ve saved umpteen thousand dollars, have no debt, and the contract with your current employer ends in July. From here, you can either A) accept...

Is it Safe to Eat Street Food in China?

I’ve been receiving comments and emails lately warning me about the safety of the street food that I eat in my videos. It’s old news that...

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Live in China but Don’t Speak Chinese? Here’s How to Fix That

If you live in China (or plan to live in China) but don’t speak Chinese, this article is for you. Although it’s technically possible...

My Plan to Travel the World (with 20 Dollars a Day)

You’ve saved umpteen thousand dollars, have no debt, and the contract with your current employer ends in July. From here, you can either A) accept...

Is it Safe to Eat Street Food in China?

I’ve been receiving comments and emails lately warning me about the safety of the street food that I eat in my videos. It’s old news that...

Journey Across China – Xi’an

My original plan was to hold off until I can post a video about my experience in Xi’an instead of this story-like post, but,...

100th Post Announcements: Summer Plans, Next Job

Sorry for the hiatus. I may or may not have been staying awake ’til the ass crack of dawn watching the World Cup with...

Itchy Feet Again

I’ve worked in Asia for more than a year, and up to this point, I’ve lived in obscure towns and cities far from the...

10 Reasons To Live Abroad for a Year

Tomorrow marks the one-year anniversary of my deliverance from domestic adulthood. I started this blog over a year ago to share my experiences abroad...

Miang: The Weird Thai Snack With More Caffeine Than a Cup of Coffee

Miang is a Thai snack made from fermented wild tea leaves wrapped up tightly into a chewable pouch that packs a caffeine buzz stronger...

10 Travel Tips for Visiting China

As a country undergoing the grandest developmental makeover in recent history, China is becoming an increasingly popular destination for ESL teachers and backpackers alike....

Living in China vs. Thailand: Which is Better for Westerners?

Let’s be honest. As a westerner, living in China vs. Thailand is an unfair fight. Thailand will win any day of the week because...

The Dirty Truth About Blogging

As a blogger you’ve gotta ask yourself: Who’s actually reading my work? Arguably the most rewarding aspect of blogging is building an audience. I...

Things I Miss (and Don’t Miss) About America

Four months ago I left America to pursue a life of perspective and personal growth and I’m certainly finding what I set out for....