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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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5 Things I Miss About Thailand

Less than a month in China and I’m already sobbing over the things I miss about Thailand. I mean, it was my home for...

27 Proven ESL Games for Large Classes (40-50 students)

I work at a high school in Thailand and my job is to teach obscenely large classes. One thing I’ve learned: handling a hoard...

My Experience in a Shanghai Cat Cafe

After slipping customary plastic covers over our shoes and sanitizing our hands at the door, we entered a coffee shop on the 13th floor...

Russians in Phuket

Russians in Phuket are a bunch of stone-faced vacationers. They can be seen walking down the beach with their ever-frowning spouses and children, browsing...

Why Can’t Thai People Speak English?

It’s pretty funny when Thais try to speak English. The language barrier is massive. It’s not like the simple English-to-Spanish language barrier, where you...

Why Are There so Many Ladyboys in Thailand?

In Thailand, ladyboys are all over the place. Thai people call them kathoey. Their big feet, low voices and Adam’s apples are usually a...

24 Awesome Thai Nicknames

All Thai people have nicknames. Their full names are really long, so this is a way to cut it down a bit. Nicknames are...

“Special Thai Project” (ATI) Review

I recently participated in ATI’s “Special Thai Project” in Phuket, Thailand to receive a TESOL certification and guaranteed job placement. Here’s my review of the experience. First...

Thai Chicken with Basil – Kra Pao Gai

Thai chicken with basil (kra pao gai) is my favorite Thai dish. This spicy, aromatic meal is available throughout the country, but nobody makes...

Thai Beer-Drinking Guide

Beer aficionados won’t be impressed with Thailand’s limited selection of domestic brews, but if you’ve got an open mind, Thailand’s beer can certainly get...