Dragon’s Back Hike: A Perfect Introduction to Hiking in Hong Kong

WRITTEN BY Drew

While I wouldn’t consider myself to be an diehard hiker, I would consider myself a cautious enthusiast. Together, Julie and I have enjoyed the tropical hikes in St. Kitts and Nevis, braved the wind and rain in...

09.18.17

The Basics of Healthcare in China and the Perks of Expat Health Insurance

WRITTEN BY Drew

What is healthcare like in China? That was one of our first questions when we arrived as expats in Shenzhen, China. Figuring out a new healthcare system is always challenging for expats, because every country does...

09.08.17

Failed and Updated: Our China Summer Bucket List

WRITTEN BY Julie

It’s about that time of year when school is starting and the weather is beginning to turn. Except here of course, where it’s still basically scorched earth and excessive sweating in public is a daily...

09.01.17

August 2017 Month in Review

WRITTEN BY Julie

We went into August with no real plans for the month. Nothing booked. By the end of August, we had spent one weekend in Macau, and another in Sanya, a city on Hainan Island off the coast of Southern China. I guess we...

08.29.17

Shenzhen Transportation Guide: How to Get In, Around, and Out of the City

WRITTEN BY Drew

In Shenzhen, a massive metropolis of over 12 million people, getting around the city efficiently is vital. Luckily, the city has extensive public transportation options. The whole transportation infrastructure, in...

08.24.17

A Day in Our Shenzhen Expat Life

WRITTEN BY Drew

What is expat life really like in Shenzhen, China? It’s a question we get a lot. People are curious about lots of aspects of our new life in China really, from weather to shopping to how things work. In fact, we...