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Have you ever wanted to know more about the REAL China? Or find out real information about coming to visit, work or god forbid, live in this crazy country?
Read on.
This blog is for anybody who is interested in coming to visit, work or live in China. Written by an expat, for expats, and to any expats who are eager to join us. An real, non-BS, straight up, advice/culture/answer blog, if you will.
Why? Well…,
I’ve seen a lot of English Blogs focusing on China, and most of them belong to 4 categories:
- Travel Journals filled with personal references and colourful/shocking pictures/commentary.
- Vitriol filled expat blogs venting frustration, injustices, etc, that they have suffered/witnessed here.
- Political blogs filled with things too onerous to mention.
- Life Journal type life blogs filled with personal stories, observations, and experiences living here.
They are great and very interesting to read, but personally I didn’t find them very useful when I was looking for information concerning China.
A lot of Chinese expats and I shared a very similar and painful struggle trying to adapt to China. China is an experience. An experience that in its totality overwhelms even the most strong willed among us. “War” stories are usually shared among old Chinese expats with a cynical smirk or a bitter laugh.
So, China can be tough(especially if you don’t speak Chinese). But that doesn’t mean that you won’t enjoy it. For those brave, adventurous, curious, and fascinated about this magical kingdom, I hope I can be of a slight service using this little blog.
No amount of hand-holding (least you go with a tour group in prepackaged tours) will prepare you 100% for China. China always throws a curve ball despite your best plans. But I hope that if you are armed with the right skills/advice/knowledge, you can at least be somewhat forewarned (prepared) when things go awry, and even then, know what to do in/how to handle such situations. And like me, you can find humour and a little bit of understanding amongst the whacked out things this crazy country has to offer.
To start you off, if you have never been here:
10 Things you need to know before you get to China part 1!!
Ever Wondered what to pack for a trip to China?
For those coming to work in China:
Some friendly Work Advice from experienced expats.
Maybe you should do some soul searching first before you come here!
You got a job in China, now what?
Ever wondered about Chinese food IN China?
How do I choose a restaurant in China?!
Why don’t they have sweet and sour pork here, it’s Chinese food, right?!
For Visa questions, just do a search.
Welcome to my Blog!
