When I first came to China I didn’t think much about culture shock. Truthfully, I didn’t know much about it. I had

When I first got to China I didn’t know how to shop, purchase a phone plan, or open a bank account. Sias’...

One of the things many teachers wonder about is the living conditions. Will I have my own apartment? Where and what will...

Among the things I’ve learned about traveling in China is to prioritize the things that are really important. What is very important?

When traveling in any foreign country, there are always both advantages and disadvantages. Too often we let the disadvantages and frustrations keep

We are in the midst of the winter break right now and for many of us that means traveling. The destination of...

In the last two posts I talked about how I’ve changed personally, professionally and socially. However, what experience has changed me most?

When you move to a new country and live and work there it inevitably changes you. In my case the experience has...

As I am writing this, today is the Winter solstice. That means that we must make and eat dumplings. The legend is...

by Sheila Knoll What should I bring to China? I must have searched dozens of blogs, websites and lists on the internet