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

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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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Journey Across China – Xi’an

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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...

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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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English Camp in Thailand: My Annoying First Experience

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Managing an English camp at a Thai school can be an exhausting trial of improvisational grit. At least that’s how I’d describe my first...

Why Living Abroad is a Better Travel Lifestyle than Backpacking

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Backpacking and living abroad are not the same thing. Backpacking involves frequent migration to new cities and countries until your savings are depleted. Living...

ESL Teacher: Full-Time Game Show Host

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Imagine that you’re the only teacher in a classroom of 45 rowdy Thai high school students. They’re texting on their phones, screaming in a...

How to Catch a Bus the Dangerous Way in Bangkok

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BANGKOK—My cross-country bus heading 700 km to Pua is scheduled to depart Bangkok in 30 minutes. I’m standing on the sidewalk, cars gridlocked on both...

3 Reasons Why Small Town Living in Thailand is Better than Bangkok

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No doubt, Bangkok’s bright lights have a tempting allure. But don’t forget about small town life in Thailand. For those who enjoy clean air,...

First Day of Teaching English in Thailand

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The first day of teaching English at a Thai school is intimidating. With a 120-hour TESOL course behind me and no prior teaching experience,...

5 Reasons Why I Left America to Live in Thailand

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Out of 193 possible countries to inhabit, why live in Thailand? A good question. Check out these 5 reasons why I left America to...

Leave America to Gain a New Perspective

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Leave America to gain a new perspective in a foreign country. It’s a bit extreme, but the idea of it creates clarity of mind...

The Privileged Life of an American Living in Asia

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If you’re an American living in the United States, I’m sorry, but you probably aren’t using your nationality to its fullest potential. Sure, you...

6 Reasons Why I Quit my ESL Training Center Job

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I taught a semester of ESL at a public high school in Thailand and loved it. After that I wanted to try something different,...

So I Quit My Language Center Job in China: Part 2

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So it turns out that I still work for the language center. I tried my best to quit, but within the confines of Chinese...

So I Quit My Language Center Job in China

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Earlier this week I put in a week’s notice of resignation from my English language training center in Rizhao, Shandong, China. Before I’m labeled...
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