Does your trip to China include overnight stays in Chinese hotels? Wondering what to expect when staying at a Chinese hotel? Having stayed at hundreds of Chinese hotels myself, here I share the ins and outs of the Chinese hotel experience and tips on how to make it smooth and easy. If you've never stayed in a Chinese hotel or even visited China before, there are often a lot of questions … [Read more...] about What to Expect with Chinese Hotels | 2023 Traveler’s Guide
Traveler’s Guide to Camping in China in 2023
Camping in China can be an exciting adventure in the untamed outdoors of Asia. It's also technically illegal. Before you set off on an adventure camping in China, there are a few things you should know that could save you a lot of trouble and headache. As the sun slowly climbed the horizon, the hanging fog that was disrupting my view finally began to break revealing the beautiful … [Read more...] about Traveler’s Guide to Camping in China in 2023
Is it Possible to Learn Chinese in 3 Months? (Reality Check!!)
Is it possible to learn Chinese in 3 months...or will it take years? In this language learning reality check, I share my experience over the past 10 years studying Mandarin Chinese to help encourage you as well as give you a realistic idea of what to expect. And [spoiler alert!!] no...nobody is fluent in 3 months. Sorry. :/ Whether you are thinking about learning Chinese or have already dug … [Read more...] about Is it Possible to Learn Chinese in 3 Months? (Reality Check!!)
Learn Chinese: 75 Best Language Learning Tools (Plus Discounts!)
Have you always wanted to learn Chinese, but could never find the time or budget to attend language classes in person? If you're looking for creative ways to continue your Chinese language learning, this guide to the 75 BEST Chinese language learning tools is exactly what you're looking for. With thousands of different online tools, learning Chinese online has never been easier than … [Read more...] about Learn Chinese: 75 Best Language Learning Tools (Plus Discounts!)
Learn to Write Chinese | Best Tools for Students 2023
Making the effort to learn to write Chinese characters may seem daunting, but it doesn’t have to be! Forget the old "write the character 10 times in your notebook" method. With the right tools and apps, you can learn to write Chinese in an exciting, fun, and engaging way. Here's how. When I started learning Mandarin Chinese more than a decade ago, smart phones were relatively new and most of … [Read more...] about Learn to Write Chinese | Best Tools for Students 2023
NinChanese Review | Great App to Learn Chinese in 2023?
What is the best app for learning Chinese? For Chinese learners looking for tools to learn Mandarin, you might have run into an app called NinChanese. Weird name, I know...but what in the world is NinChanese? Below I review NinChanese and how it compares to the top tools for learning Chinese like Skritter, ChinesePod, and the Chairman's Bao. Luckily for Chinese learners like you and me, … [Read more...] about NinChanese Review | Great App to Learn Chinese in 2023?