PinnedWhy Chinese Language is Considered One of the Hardest Languages to Learn!Chinese language is considered one of the most difficult languages to learn for non-native speakers. With its complex writing system, tonal…Mar 24, 2023Mar 24, 2023
What Happens When You Say Yes to Everything for 48 Hours?It’s 6:30 AM on a Tuesday in Shanghai when my alarm pierces through my dreams. Outside my apartment window, the city is already pulsing…2d ago2d ago
What It’s Really Like Working for Chinese CompanyWhen I accepted a position at TechDragon (name changed), a mid-sized tech company in Shanghai’s Jing’an district, my colleagues back in…2d ago2d ago
What It’s Really Like Living Off the Grid for a MonthThe morning sun filters through the bamboo slats of my hut as I wake to the sound of chickens scratching in the dirt outside. There’s no…2d ago2d ago
The Craziest Cultural Difference I Never Saw ComingAfter two years in Shanghai, I thought I’d seen it all. I’d mastered chopsticks, learned to love stinky tofu, and even developed a sixth…2d ago12d ago1
The Dangerous Tech Habit No One Is Talking About (Yet)We live in a world obsessed with notifications, connectivity, and always being “in the loop.” But beneath the surface of screen time…2d ago2d ago
This One Conversation Changed My Life in 3 Minutes: A Story From ChinaI used to think life changed in chapters. It doesn’t. Sometimes, it just takes three minutes and a stranger’s voice.2d ago2d ago
I Lived With Strangers in China for 6 Months — Here’s the Raw TruthWhen I moved to China, I thought I was ready. I’d done the research, downloaded the apps, joined a few expat groups, and practiced my…2d ago12d ago1
The Dark Side of Expat Life in China No One Talks AboutWhen people hear you’ve moved to China, the reactions are usually a blend of admiration and envy. “Wow, what an adventure!” “You must be…2d ago2d ago
I Tried China’s Craziest Food — Here’s What HappenedAs an American who’s traveled across a decent stretch of Asia, I thought I had a pretty adventurous palate. Sure, I’ve had my share of…2d ago2d ago
