Using the Internet in China…the Frustrating Truth
If I’m honest, there are quite a few things that annoy me about living in China. The Chinese don’t understand my need for personal space. They stare at me ALL OF THE TIME. Don’t even get me started on the spitting… I could go on, but I won’t. But by far the biggest frustration has been the internet. There hasn’t…
Black and Living in Asia
Here’s the conversation Nicholas “Fancy Face” Harris and I had discussing our experiences living in Asia as Black people. He lives in Taiwan. I live on the mainland. Although we technically live in the same country, in a lot of ways our experiences have been vastly different. You can read more about my experiences living in mainland China below: teaching…
What Inquiring Minds Want to Know – My Life in China
During my travels this summer I was often asked about living in China. People tended to have a lot of the same questions. I figured that you might as well. So in honor of returning to China this week, here my answers to the most frequently asked questions. Why did you move to China? Short answer: A job Long answer:…
4 Things to Know Before Moving to China
Are you considering moving to China? Is it a good country for foreigners? I did a quick Google search of the best countries for expats and in particular, black expats. Guess what? China (excluding Hong Kong) was rarely listed. Yet there are more and more foreigners moving here each year. If you’re looking for a locale with a low cost…
