Considering the global increase in pollution, allergens and unhealthy fumes, it's no wonder that you're considering a good pollution mask. Your health is a priority, which is why it's important to know which masks are the best pollution masks at filtering out the bad particles in the air and which masks don't live up to the marketing hype. Anybody who has ever spent time wearing one of … [Read more...] about Best Pollution Masks 2024 | Comfort vs Value
Do I Need a TEFL to Teach English in China in 2024?
Do you need a TEFL certification to teach English in China? As you consider a job as an English teacher in China, it helps to understand what they require and what influences your potential salary. As somebody who has taught English and lived in China for over 10 years, I'd like to share with you what I've learned. Once you start looking around for teaching jobs here in China you'll … [Read more...] about Do I Need a TEFL to Teach English in China in 2024?
COVID-19 and the Future of China Travel in 2024 and Beyond
COVID-19. <sigh> It's disrupted everybody's plans. This virus, which started in Wuhan, China in December 2019 and has spread at an alarming rate around the world, has decimated global travel. I've received countless emails from concerned travelers with plans to visit China in 2024 and beyond. Can travelers still visit China in a post-COVID world? Let me begin by saying that I am not … [Read more...] about COVID-19 and the Future of China Travel in 2024 and Beyond
Which Plug Converter Do I Need for China in 2024? Simple Guide
Which plug or power converter for China is needed? As a foreign visitor (traveler or expat), it is sometimes confusing to know what plugs are used in which countries. In this article, I'd like to make things easy for you to understand, helping you figure out if you need a plug adapter or even a power converter in China in 2024. So you're traveling to China - whether on business or on … [Read more...] about Which Plug Converter Do I Need for China in 2024? Simple Guide
How to Use Your own Phone in China in 2024 (4 methods)
How can you use your mobile phone when you travel to China? Our phones are becoming an invaluable part of our travel experience and it's difficult to know what's possible in another country like China. Read below to find out everything you need to know about traveling with your mobile phone in China. The irony is that we rarely have need to make phone calls on our phones while traveling … [Read more...] about How to Use Your own Phone in China in 2024 (4 methods)
Tipping in China in 2024 | How Much and When to Tip?
Should you worry about tipping in China? Depending on your cultural background, tipping at Chinese restaurants, hotels and taxis might be normal or unheard of. Either way, it's important to know what's expected while traveling around China. Here are some simple tips for tipping in China that should help. I receive a number of questions related to China travel every week - questions about … [Read more...] about Tipping in China in 2024 | How Much and When to Tip?