It's no secret that Lydia and I lived in China for almost a decade and we have certainly had great fortune to travel around a large part of the country and experience some amazing journeys, seeing some quite astonishing sights along the way! With that in mind we thought we…...
Our Top 5 Reasons for Living in Beijing
Our Top 5 Reasons for Living in Beijing Beijing has always been a city that I’ve been fond of. Why? I guess I love to root for the underdogs! In my 4 years as a recruiter specialising in China, the destination of choice for most always seems to be…...
Top 5 things we miss about living in China
Why we miss it! With everything that has happened this year, travel (especially with two young children!) is one thing that has gone out the window! Typically, at this time of year, Will and I spend weeks learning more about our schools in preparation for the next academic year as…...
Shanhaiguan- Summer Travels
Travels in China With so many teachers staying in China for the summer holiday, I thought I would continue to share details and pictures of some of the best places I have visited in China. Of course it is a must to see what the big cities of Shanghai, Beijing,…...
Travel in China – Xinjiang
Xinjiang- Trip of a Lifetime With so many teachers currently working in China being encouraged to stay in country over the summer holiday, I thought it would be a good time to share some of my own China travel routes and favourite places to visit in China. As a student…...
12 Books about China You Simply Must Read!
What to Read? As our teachers continue their preparations for their move to China in August, I thought it would be good to share a literature list that I have enjoyed reading myself as well as a few recommendations thrown in there from friends. Many of these books really do…...
Calum and Kat – A Year in Shanghai!
Already one year in! As August and the start of a new academic year fast approaches, we checked in with teachers from last year to hear how everything is going and how they are enjoying their new life in China. Here, Calum and Kat candidly share their thoughts and experiences…...