I'm moving to China

[WonderSeeker]

21 hours ago, PenguinPablo said:

I want to do this so BAD around Covid (lol).

There were so few opportunities when I graduated uni, especially during Covid and there was still plenty of opportunities in the teaching English industry in China. 

I even got a TEFL certificate which most schools required. 

Didn't end up doing it but I wonder what my life would be like if I did.

Definitely you can save quite a bit of money.

What's stopping you now? It's still a good time to go!

10 hours ago, Lyubov said:

Went to the Great Wall today lol.

A Chinese guy asked me for a photo. 

nǐhǎo haha. Yeah I've heard that's super sommon there. It's such a homogeneous culture still. 

[Joseph Maynor]

 

Edited July 3 by Joseph Maynor

[oOo]

China is a great spot about now.

Bangkok and Shanghai especially convenient for those looking for a luxury lifestyle on a much lower western budget.

Kuala Lumpur would be my second choice for the more nomadic entrepreneur. 

Best wishes.

[WonderSeeker]

7 hours ago, oOo said:

China is a great spot about now.

Bangkok and Shanghai especially convenient for those looking for a luxury lifestyle on a much lower western budget.

Kuala Lumpur would be my second choice for the more nomadic entrepreneur. 

Best wishes.

Ah, you must be a fan of Andrew Henderson. He raves about KL constantly.

Maybe our tastes are different because without even going there I'd expect Shanghai to be too much like NY/LA (high-speed energy). Way too big and fast.

Hangzhou is right nearby. Excellent tea culture and scenery. I haven't been to either yet but am considering living in Hangzhou.

On 7/3/2026 at 1:01 PM, Joseph Maynor said:

 

This guy was ahead of his time. Videos are useful and entertaining even a decade later.

[oOo]

On 06/07/2026 at 0:37 AM, WonderSeeker said:

Ah, you must be a fan of Andrew Henderson. He raves about KL constantly.

Maybe our tastes are different because without even going there I'd expect Shanghai to be too much like NY/LA (high-speed energy). Way too big and fast.

Hangzhou is right nearby. Excellent tea culture and scenery. I haven't been to either yet but am considering living in Hangzhou.

This guy was ahead of his time. Videos are useful and entertaining even a decade later.

Heading to Seoul soon, Henderson is new, KL will likely be my next marathon destination (just a great idea to run through all the beautiful spots, arrive at the airport and just jump on the plane straight to India). Yeah, I like peace as a medium, but I need a bit of adventure unless the tranquility is a disciplined interval, or for say, raising children.

[Lyubov]

I’m in Xian now

[WonderSeeker]

On 7/8/2026 at 0:37 PM, oOo said:

Heading to Seoul soon, Henderson is new, KL will likely be my next marathon destination (just a great idea to run through all the beautiful spots, arrive at the airport and just jump on the plane straight to India). Yeah, I like peace as a medium, but I need a bit of adventure unless the tranquility is a disciplined interval, or for say, raising children.

When you come to Korea, take a train to Daegu. I'll grab ya a meal and we can check out the local scenery.

On 7/9/2026 at 4:31 AM, Lyubov said:

I’m in Xian now

Heard it's a nice place. Lot of Silk Road history

[Lyubov]

It’s so hot in Xian though… 40c

[WonderSeeker]

2 hours ago, Lyubov said:

It’s so hot in Xian though… 40c

Could be worse. Typhoon Bovi is set to hit landfall in China by Saturday night!

 

 

[Lyubov]

19 hours ago, WonderSeeker said:

Could be worse. Typhoon Bovi is set to hit landfall in China by Saturday night!

 

 

Yeah I saw this. I think I’m headed into it too… on a train to Shanghai now… 

[Inliytened1]