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The Complete Guide to Getting a Chinese Z Work Visa

Getting a Chinese Z Work Visa for English TeachersIf you’re thinking on teaching English in China, you’re going to need to apply to get a Chinese Z Work Visa. Any teaching program is going to assist you through this process, but it’s always good to know the step-by-step process, how long it takes, and how …

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Loneliness and Frustrations Abroad in Chile

Author’s Note: This post is an excavation of some of the things that I struggled with while living in a rural town in Chile: it does not mean that I didn’t enjoy my time there, it’s just that longer-term travel isn’t always easy.  Four months in, and it’s winter time. I wake up. It’s already 10:00 …

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Your Apartment in China: How to Spend Less Than $150 on Your Essentials

I’ve recently moved into my Chinese apartment in Chongqing, China and had to buy some essentials for my new apartment. Lucky for us foreigners, apartments come furnished here. You’ll be supplied with the basics, so no need to worry about buying a bed or a couch to fill up your living room. However, as with …