Update 2021: Over the past few years, Netflix has begun aggressively cracking down on the use of VPNs and proxies to access its content. What nerve! While this has made watching Netflix in China a challenge at times, my family and I continue to connect on a daily basis. We've been using ExpressVPN and I'd like to explain to you our method to make it work. When moving or traveling to China, … [Read more...] about How to Watch Netflix in China 2021 | Step-by-Step Tutorial
Chinese Toilet | What to Expect (including Squat Toilets)
The Chinese toilet is one topic that strikes fear in most traveler's hearts. Is it easy to find a public toilet in China? Is every Chinese toilet a squat toilet? Over the last decade, I've seen practically every type of Chinese toilet and public bathroom and I'd like to share not only what you can expect to find with bathrooms in China but also how to use a Chinese squat toilet. It's … [Read more...] about Chinese Toilet | What to Expect (including Squat Toilets)
How Add Money to WeChat (Domestic & International)
If you didn't already know, paying by WeChat in China has quickly overtaken cash as the most common method of payment. If you're traveling to China, it's entirely possible to get around using cash...but it's not always the easiest option. What if there were an easier way to add money to WeChat so you could pay with your phone in China? There is, and you've probably never heard of it … [Read more...] about How Add Money to WeChat (Domestic & International)
How to Watch Chinese TV Shows in Your Home Country
Many folks email and ask me, "How can I watch Chinese shows outside of China?" Having watched many Chinese shows myself in recent months in the US, I'd like to share three primary ways that you can stream Chinese TV online. When trying to stream Chinese TV from apps like Youku, you always encounter an error reading "This content is not available in your region." Put more simply, much of … [Read more...] about How to Watch Chinese TV Shows in Your Home Country
Best Times To Visit China in 2021 (Based on Months & Seasons)
When is the best time to travel to China? I've been asked this question multiple times and over the years I've finally developed an answer that I feel comfortable giving you here. The fact is that China is a big country and anybody who gives you a "one size fits all" answer probably doesn't understand that. No matter what season of the year it may be, there is always a place in … [Read more...] about Best Times To Visit China in 2021 (Based on Months & Seasons)
Ultimate China City Quiz | Test Your Knowledge of China!
Whether you've never stepped foot in China or you're an old "China hand", it's always fun to test your trivia knowledge. Do you think you know about China and it's biggest cities? Take this Ultimate China City Quiz to find out for sure! I've lived and traveled all across China for the better part of 10 years. I've visited quite a few cities during that time and yet I still have a hard time … [Read more...] about Ultimate China City Quiz | Test Your Knowledge of China!