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Guess Where this Longest Desert-Crossing Highway Is?
G7 Beijing-Xinjiang highway. Through prosperity, through desolation. Once opened, it amazes the world.No other road in the world has achieved global fame like route 66 in the United States. But …
2018-01-12
How to Eat in China: 5 Things You Should Never Do
Cultures and cuisines from countries around the world are quite different from one another, and they usually come with their own set of social etiquettes that anyone visiting or residing …
2018-01-08
Warning! Don’t Be Fooled by This Deadly ‘Plastic Bag’!
With summer in full swing, many of us have been tempted to cool off at the beach where activities to keep ourselves entertained are plentiful. And while some have occupied …
2018-01-08
Invitation Letter 101: How to Bring Friends and Family to China
If your family or friends coming from out of China want to visit you, an invitation letter is required to apply for a tourist visa at their local Chinese consulate. …
2018-01-08
Over a Decade in China: The Lessons I’ve Learned
Even after so long, it is hard to imagine that so much time has passed, 15 years. I remember when I first arrived in China, practically a kid, and wasn’t …
2018-01-03
Going to the Hospital in China
It is never nice to fall sick or ill in a strange country. What happens if you do and need to seek medical help? Let us provide you with some …
2018-01-02
Most Scenic Train Journeys Across China
Flying’s fine if you’re in a hurry, but nothing beats China’s train system for a slow, relaxing and down-to-earth journey through the country that’s practically a continent in itself. Image: …
2018-01-02
This Man Made $1 Million Traveling to Every Country on Earth!
Irishman Johnny Ward did, and has just completed a 10-year mission to visit every country in the world, a trip which has seen him visit 197 nations, ending in Norway …
2018-01-02
10 Must-have Apps for New Expats
Most foreigners use Whatsapp, Facebook and Twitter before they come to China. All of these become suddenly inaccessible because of the Great Chinese Firewall. Here are 10 apps which will …
2017-12-12
The Chinese Women Travelling To Australia For A baby
Demand for IVF in China has surged since the one-child policy was scrapped, but unmarried women are denied access. Here is one hopeful mothers story of her international journey to …
2017-12-12