If you're wanting to use your phone while in China without having to use your international roaming, it's necessary that you make sure that your phone is "unlocked". If you don't know what that means or if you need to understand how unlock your AT&T iPhone for China, this tutorial should help. For any person who purchased their iPhone from AT&T, no matter what model, you can't get … [Read more...] about How to Unlock an AT&T iPhone to Use in China
Paying for Things in China? Here’s a New Solution! (U.S.-only)
Getting caught traveling in any foreign country without access to money is my worst nightmare. Over the past few months, I've been testing out a new global payment solution that has not only saved me money, it's also been more reliable than my debit card. Best of all? Because it's based on UnionPay, it has a 100% acceptance rate at all ATMs and stores throughout China and pretty much all of Asia. … [Read more...] about Paying for Things in China? Here’s a New Solution! (U.S.-only)
Best Package Forwarding Services | Guide to Shopping & Shipping Internationally
The idea of shopping and shipping internationally can be a stressful one, especially when you’re factoring in costs, reliability, and the availability of certain products. Luckily, many of the best international package forwarding companies solve this problem and create an easy, reliable solution so you don’t have to worry about not getting certain products you need. International … [Read more...] about Best Package Forwarding Services | Guide to Shopping & Shipping Internationally
Best Apps to Watch English TV Shows in China
As a traveler or expat, being able to watch your favorite English TV shows in China can mean the difference between sanity and depression. I mean, honestly, if you've ever turned on a Chinese TV you know how mind-numbingly boring they are. So what are the best apps or websites that will allow you to watch English TV shows in China? The reality is that you're not going to find much quality … [Read more...] about Best Apps to Watch English TV Shows in China
8 Crucial China Travel Safety Tips for Tourists & Expats
Is China safe for travelers? You might be surprised to learn that over the past decade, China has maintained one of the lowest crime rates in the world. Regardless, there are plenty of China travel safety tips you should be aware of when planning your trip. Having traveled all over China with my family (including two young boys), I'm happy to say that I've never felt any immediate … [Read more...] about 8 Crucial China Travel Safety Tips for Tourists & Expats
How to Successfully Bargain in China | A Traveler’s Guide
Will I need to bargain in China? Learning how to bargain in China is among the most important things you will want to prepare for leading up to your trip! In street markets, souvenir shops, and small stores, bargaining is a fact of life to follow. In this guide, I'm going to share eight tips to teach you the proper art of haggling in China. Below you can read all my best tips to haggle in … [Read more...] about How to Successfully Bargain in China | A Traveler’s Guide