Where Cars Are Useless

WRITTEN BY Julie

This week, we have a fantastic guest post from Agness and Cez of eTramping. They love to travel the world and seek out unique adventures. Here, they share some destinations that are so remote, cars are useless. Roads:...

05.20.17

Corners of the Internet #25

WRITTEN BY Julie

Two days ago, we were in Maine. We used to live there, and love visiting at much as possible. Because our Chinese visas were on track and we just had a few precious days left in the States, we thought Maine would be a...

05.12.17

100 Resources for Moving to China

WRITTEN BY Julie

We’re in that mode again. Our move is on the horizon and we’re on the hunt for good resources for living in China. Cost-of-living calculator? Check. VPNs and how to use them? Check. Where to travel first...

05.03.17

Sunday Brunch in London

WRITTEN BY Julie

There’s no disputing that brunch is the best meal. I love everything about brunch. I love the time of day it’s served, I love the selection of savory and sweet treats offered, I love that drinking bubbly...

05.01.17

When Life is Stressful, Just Hit the Road

WRITTEN BY Julie

Every so often, I write an article on this website that is mainly just for me. This one about packing up our flat in London is a good example. And this one about Basil’s 10th birthday. While I like a good online...

04.25.17

Our Chinese Visa Application Process – Part 1

WRITTEN BY Julie

This article is part of a short series about our journey to obtain our Chinese residency and work visas. We haven’t found great personal resources about what to expect when applying for such visas and went...

04.14.17

Corners of the Internet #24

WRITTEN BY Julie

Happy Friday! And Happy Good Friday to those who observe the Easter holiday. Here’s what I love about Easter: brunch is almost a requirement and egg-shaped Reese’s. Here’s what I don’t love:...

Visiting Oakland: the view of the Bay Bridge

04.11.17

Rooted in Oakland

WRITTEN BY Julie

In our seventh month of nomadic living, we set down tiny temporary roots in the Bay Area while visiting Oakland. Over the months between our assignments in the UK and China (did you hear? We’re moving there soon!),...