Remote jobs are becoming increasingly popular around the globe, especially in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Teaching English online has become a top choice for many people looking to work remotely, or even from home. Like brick and mortar ESL teaching, most companies require you to be a native English speaker, have a Bachelor’s degree, […]
30+ Things To Do In St Louis: Just Go Guide
Before Derek and I were expats in China, we lived in St Louis, Missouri for the first two years we were married. I went to university in St Louis, so I lived there during the school year for the two years prior to moving there. I also have family in “The Lou” and as it’s […]
Inside Our Chinese Apartment
My teaching contract provides us with a Chinese apartment rent free. We are only responsible for electricity, water, gas, and internet. Free housing is a huge perk of the job! We didn’t have much of any say so on where the apartment was or what it was like. But lucky for me, our apartment is […]
Communicating in China: Learning Chinese and Using Apps
For expats, communicating in China can be one of the biggest challenges to overcome. When we were making plans to come to China, we were told that we wouldn’t need to speak, read, or write any Chinese. In reality, anything you can learn before you come will help you adjust so much easier. Familiarizing yourself […]
How to Get Started on Trusted Housesitters
Traveling can be expensive, but there are ways to make it more affordable. Like WWOOFing, Trusted Housesitters is a website that pairs hosts and sitters to provide free accommodation. Only instead of exchanging hours worked on a farm, the sitter simply watches the host’s home, and usually their pets, while they are away for travel […]
How to Overcome Culture Shock
Aside from jet lag, culture shock is one of the biggest challenges travelers face. This is especially true for long term travel. On top of being in a place that’s completely foreign to you, you also have the added pressure of knowing you won’t have some of your favorite things and creature comforts from back […]