The Christmas tree has been dismantled and the tinsel has been tucked away for one more year. The Festive Season is over in many parts of the world, but not in China, where everyone is gearing up for round two. Longer. Louder. Loads more food. The Spring Festival is coming soon. One of the …
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What’s it like to arrive in China now? We’ve asked this question of a number of arrivals because the process changes so often and we’re never sure what it’s going to look like next. Getting there is not for the impatient or disorganized – it takes a lot of hard work, a ton of waiting, …
Getting to China these days takes a lot of patience, organization, and a bit of luck. No one knows how long this pandemic will continue to complicate arrival to China, and one component after you get through all the visa paperwork is quarantine. In some cities quarantine in a hotel is 14 days, and in …
What a year! Wherever you are right now and wherever you’ve spent the last 18 months, it’s been one heck of a ride as the world navigates this pandemic that continues to surprise us. One thing we’ve all learned is not to try and predict anything at this point. So how can you plan to …
The first month in China – ten things to do When you move to China, everything will happen so quickly. Though one or two years seems like so much time now, it will go by before you know it. As you pack your bag and get ready to go, you’ll also want to make …
OK – so there’s a lot going on in the world right now and going to China doesn’t look anything like it did twelve short months ago, but you should definitely not give up on your goals to get to China. Exact timelines and changing visa requirements mean there are a lot of hurdles, but …
Somewhat dramatic here – but what is the most life changing thing you’ve ever done? For me, it was moving overseas and I’ll forever be grateful I made that decision. Everything that has followed has been a result of that one choice. Anyone who has lived abroad will agree the experience is life changing. This …
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