Hiring a Helper “Ayi” in China
Who is Your Ayi? Ayi’ (阿姨, ā yí) literally means aunt. You can use this term to address the housekeeper, cleaner, nanny, and any older … Read more
An Expat’s Guide to Online Shopping in China
Online shopping is a way of life in China. It is convenient and often very cheap. The experience is so smooth that even for expats, … Read more
An Expat’s Guide to Hiring a Nanny in China
Getting a nanny in China is very common among expats and the costs are more affordable than in many countries. Nannies are usually women between … Read more
Emergencies in China- Who to Call and What to Do
China doesn’t often feature highly on lists of “safest” countries for expats to live in, but anyone who has lived there will tell you that … Read more
The Best Places to Live in Shanghai for Expats
Shanghai is a fascinating city with lots of extraordinary things to do, see, and eat! Many people dream of calling the Pearl of the Orient … Read more
Recommended Parks in Beijing for an Expat’s Wellbeing
You can always find some greenery even within the concrete jungle. In a city known for its hustle and bustle, Beijing has an impressive number … Read more
An Expat’s Guide to the Best Places to Live in Guangzhou
For more than 2,800 years, Guangzhou has been a cultural, economic, and political hub and is now the capital and commercial center of Guangdong province. … Read more
A Guide to WeChat Pay for Expats and Foreigners in China
WeChat is one of the most advanced apps on the market and if you are living in China you will need it. WeChat Pay is … Read more
An Expat’s Guide to Social Networking in China
It started with the simple messenger service of QQ and it’s evolved to video-based platforms like Douyin (TikTok). But even before these popular apps, social … Read more
An Expat’s Guide to the Best Place to Live in Shenzhen
For many expats, the commute becomes the number one factor in selecting a place to live. Whether trying to get to the office or get … Read more
An Expat’s Guide to the Best Place to Live in Beijing
Beijing is one of the world’s great cities. Bustling, prosperous, brimming with history and culture, it’s not surprising that many people choose it as the … Read more
The Complete Overview of Living in Chengdu as an Expat
Chengdu has so much to offer expats and locals alike. Compared to the fast-paced lifestyle in mega metropolises like Shanghai or Beijing, Chengdu is a … Read more