Category: News
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5 Things You Learn While Living Abroad!
Prior to moving abroad, many expats romanticize the life that awaits them. Many of us envisioned an exotic land, pulsating with boundless adventures. However, upon arriving you realize it’s not all fairies and gold dust. A multitude of daily challenges faces us. Yet, through these daily challenges, we acquire several valuable life skills. Adaptability Living…
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Have you Ever Been Fully Surrounded by Plastic Garbage?
Photographer, Benjamin Von Wong has created some pretty impressive art installations. Take a look at some of his work: This art installation is made of plastic cups! Do you consider this recycling? Benjamin uses this beautiful installation as a way to shed light on the ugly truth of the real world:“We are surrounded by plastic…
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【Attention】China Cracks Down Harder on Illegal Foreigners
What is a Sānfēi Foreigner? The term refers to foreigners who fall into one of the 3 illegal categories:entering, working, or residing in China without valid paperwork. In order to maintain the entry and exit administration of Shenzhen and the public security order of the foreign-related society, it hopes that the general public will actively…
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Blocked by Your Significant Other on WeChat?This Trick Will Help
Which do you think is worse: being blocked or being deleted on WeChat? What about block and then delete? I think that’s the cruelest! Have you ever been blocked by a girlfriend/boyfriend, family member, or friend? If you’re fighting or one person is angry, you might get a response to your message like this: ↓…
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What Habits Have You Picked up Living in China?
You’ve lived in China for a few years and you think you haven’t changed. Here are a few habits you’ve subconsciously picked up by living here! 1. Drinking Hot Water Most western countries drink room temperature water or even ice cold water, so foreigners moving to China are quite shocked when ordering water to receive…
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Ramadan Kareem! Share Your Ramadan Experiences Here!
What is Ramadan? Ramadan is the holy month of Islam, which is considered sacred for Muslims all over the world. It’s the period of introspection, communal prayer (ṣalāt) in the mosque, and reading of the Qurʾān. God forgives the past sins of those who observe the holy month with fasting, prayer, and faithful intention. A time of reflection and self-improvement of one self’s…