Written by skjcvbkljnwe Monday, 31 August 2009 13:13
If you're new in town, the first thing that we suggest you do is get your head around the basic parameters of the city. Written by skjcvbkljnwe Thursday, 09 July 2009 13:31
Although the SE Asian trail has taken on a sour flavor is recent years (because of jaded locals, political instability, and rising costs), Guilin and Yangshuo remain destinations where switched-on vagabonds can ease back and decompress properly. Written by skjcvbkljnwe Thursday, 09 July 2009 11:37
China's most appealing backpacker destination draws some of the most unusual expats you'll ever meet. Written by skjcvbkljnwe Thursday, 09 July 2009 11:09
This popular sightseeing destination, steeped in history and packed with ancient relics, offers a hearty dose of Chinese culture within a solid tourist infrastructure. Written by Planet Asia Thursday, 09 July 2009 10:59
Famed for its natural beauty and high culture, this tourist town merits a visit, especially for those interested in sightseeing: there are plenty of pagodas and temples in town to keep you occupied for a few days at least. Written by Planet Asia Monday, 23 February 2009 14:17
Flavored with Japanese, western, and Russian vibes, this seaside town is clean, green, and progressive. Tourists might discover that there’s not much to do here, other than shop, eat, and drink. For teachers, however, Dalian is a solid second-tier city, with the only real negative being the extremely cold winters. Written by skjcvbkljnwe Monday, 23 February 2009 13:18
This frenetic town is packed with expats, migrant workers, and newly-rich locals – all lusting after the Chinese god of ridiculous fortunes. Although it's a very exciting town for those with money, non-international school teachers will find life here a real drag: think 40-hour work weeks for a salary that will just be enough to let you scrape by.
Written by skjcvbkljnwe Tuesday, 27 January 2009 04:06
A complete look at China's capital. Although Beijing is one of Asia's most impressive tourist destinations (wonderful sightseeing, world-class amenities, etc), the bulk of the teachers working here report grim salaries and long hours at the low end, and cutthroat competition for well-paying jobs at the high end.