Asia intelligence for travelers and expatriates
Why tote heavy guidebooks? Whether you’re visiting Asia as a tourist or planning a move here, our Visitor Guides will get your head around the basics of different. Once on the ground, a smartphone with GPS and Uber will usually suffice.
Introduction to China
Introduction to China
China offers a wide range of breathtaking landscapes: subtropical jungles, vast deserts, Himalayan mountains and space-age mega-cities; each with diverse peoples and traditions. Prepare for your adventure with this comprehensive guide that provides a great head-start on navigating the Middle Kingdom.
Introduction to Cambodia
Introduction to Cambodia
As a tourist destination, Cambodia can offer temples, beaches and city life. As an expat enclave, Cambodia offers a cheap destination with easy long-term visas and a laid back tropical lifestyle. Get a sweeping view of the country for both tourist and living purposes.
First time to Sihanoukville: beach orientation
First time to Sihanoukville: beach orientation
Cambodia's seaside resort town is gritty, seedy and under heavy construction. Tranquility and untouched beauty remains, but takes some effort. This post gives a broad overview of the region for first-time visitors. Get your head around the lay of the land and then choose your adventure.
Asia expat articles
A long-term life abroad tends towards a disconnect from state media and fluid relationships that are always in flux. Read a collection of essays from expats gone feral on the trail of self-discovery.
Life-altering benefits enjoyed by expats in Asia
Life-altering benefits enjoyed by expats in Asia
This post is about the benefits of immersing in Eastern cultures, as an outsider. Expatriating to Asia offers a viable opt out of a consumer lifestyle into one with greater room for self-definition. A broad look at the intrinsic benefits that a move to Asia can bring.
How to Make Money as a Nomadic Expat
How to Make Money as a Nomadic Expat
The Asia employment landscape for foreign workers is always changing. This report provides a sweeping look at the state of employment opportunities for expats in Asia in 2014. Note that the info is outdated – this article is for archival reference only.
Online teaching for emergency cash
Online teaching for emergency cash
Teaching English online to Chinese students emerged as a viable means of income for anyone with a decent internet connection and Skype. This post covers