Being and Speaking Chinese
Saying you speak Chinese depends on what kind of Chinese you mean, what language you’re speaking, who you are and who you’re talking to. Saying you ARE Chinese is even more complicated.
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How to avoid being murdered by your travel partner
Love trumps all, except when you want to kill your loved one.
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Couple Travel Tips: How to Travel as a Couple Successfully
Our principles for couple travel, plus some advice on creating your own.
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Living in Taiwan: Our Practical Guide for 2026
Our firsthand guide to living in Taiwan, updated for 2026: Taipei, food, transport, internet, language, costs, healthcare, weather, and Taiwan’s current Digital Nomad Visa.
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How to Eat Healthy in Taiwan Without Missing the Good Food
How we ate healthy while living in Taiwan: practical ways to find vegetables, protein, simple meals and lighter options without giving up night markets, noodles and local food.
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Living in Estonia: Tallinn, Costs, E-Residency and Daily Life
Our firsthand guide to living in Estonia, updated with 2026 context on e-Residency, the Digital Nomad Visa, Tallinn, transport, weather, costs, and day-to-day life.
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Does the “Slow Carb” diet work for travel?
It’s hard staying fit and healthy while travelling. So. I wondered: Does the four hour body work? I experimented with this minimal diet and fitness regime for six weeks, and here’s what I found.
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Why learn Swahili and How Hard is Swahili?
An overview of learning Swahili, the language of Tanzania, and informally of Uganda and Kenya.
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Essential Chinese Proverbs that Teach You About China — With Audio
Chinese proverbs that will teach you about Chinese culture and history, for intermediate and advanced Chinese language learners.
