How do you send money internationally with Alipay? Along with WeChat, Alipay handles a vast majority of financial transactions for the Chinese population. As a foreigner, is it possible to take advantage of Alipay to wire money home? And if so, how exactly is it done? I'd like to answer these questions and more in this simple guide. Before we dive too far into this Alipay tutorial, there … [Read more...] about How to Use Alipay to Transfer Money Outside China
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How to Access Gmail in China in 2023 (which is blocked)
Is it possible to access Gmail in China in 2023? Even though Gmail has been blocked since the middle of 2014, it is still possible to check your email using a VPN...as long as you're prepared. Here's a quick explanation of what you need to know in order to access Gmail - or any email address for that matter - while in China. Gmail is blocked in mainland China, which includes all parts of … [Read more...] about How to Access Gmail in China in 2023 (which is blocked)
Using an ATM in China in 2023 | What You Need to Know
For travelers, the easiest way to get Chinese renminbi (also called "yuan" or "RMB") is via a local ATM machine. While it may sound daunting to pull money when you can't read Chinese characters, it's thankfully not that hard. Still, there are a few things to keep in mind if you want to use an ATM in China. For most travelers, using cash is going to be the easiest way to pay for things … [Read more...] about Using an ATM in China in 2023 | What You Need to Know
Travel Blogger Toolkit 2023 | Comparing Free vs Paid Services
Over the past decade of working as what some label a "travel blogger", I've used all different kinds of blogger services, tools and equipment. Some of these tools have been invaluable resources for online business, but I've had to learn the hard way not just the "which resource" to use but almost as importantly, when I should spend the money to use them. There's a lot of great information on … [Read more...] about Travel Blogger Toolkit 2023 | Comparing Free vs Paid Services
How to Stream NFL in China 2023 (5 free & premium methods)
If you're like me, you've wasted plenty of time searching for live streams of NFL football games and college football games online. You've thought to yourself, There's got to be a better way to watch a high-definition football game in China, right? Thankfully, there is. During the 2022-2023 American football season, you can experiment with a number of these excellent paid and free ways to … [Read more...] about How to Stream NFL in China 2023 (5 free & premium methods)
Health Insurance for China in 2023 | 7 Serious Misconceptions
How does health insurance for China work, especially in light of Covid? What are hospitals like in China? If you are traveling or moving to China anytime soon, it is good to have a general understanding of how health insurance for China works, which is exactly what I aim to do here. Since moving to China, I have seen many foreigners who were either traveling or working here that have … [Read more...] about Health Insurance for China in 2023 | 7 Serious Misconceptions