I Thought You Were Chinese

• 3 Things to Consider Before Staying at an AirBnB (and How to Save $35 Off Your First Trip!) 8 years ago My wife and I recently spent a week in Hong Kong to renew our visas and visit with some friends. We knew we wanted to spend some time on Hong Kong Island, but we also didn’t want to go through the hassle of booking a hotel — especially knowing how pricey a nice hotel can be on … Continue...
• How to Build Relationships in Multicultural Settings 10 years ago When it comes to building relationships, we all go about it very differently. For many of us, relationship happens through conversation. Do you remember the last really good conversation you had with someone? It’s no coincidence that that person is most likely someone you would consider a friend...
• Why I Love Being a Western Asian in China 10 years ago Asians are everywhere. Sometimes it seems like we’re taking over the world. But just because we’re Asian doesn’t make us all alike. Lots of us are descendants of immigrants who came to Western countries to start a new life. And so our culture is often vastly different from that of our...
• Using Local Currency in a Foreign Country 10 years ago Planning on traveling or living abroad? Then get your calculator out (or start reviewing your third grade math homework), because it’s time to use foreign currency! Using the local currency is one of my favorite things about visiting other countries. Maybe it’s because I don’t handle cash a...
• What It's Like Being a Foreign University Student 10 years ago Now that summer is officially over, I find myself back in the same place as university students all over the world – the classroom. Five years ago, I officially graduated from university with a bachelor’s degree. At that point, I figured my academic career was over. I could check “attend...

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