Everything You Need to Know About the World’s Largest Ice Festival
Between ten and fifteen MILLION people will visit Harbin, China this year—located at 45° North, where temperatures can reach as low as...
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Cait
- Jan 8, 2018
- 2 min
Look Inside: The World's Largest Starbucks
Calling all coffee addicts! If Starbucks is your preferred method of caffeine ingestion, hop on a plane and head over to Shanghai, where th
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Cait
- Jan 1, 2018
- 1 min
The Expat Guide to Eating Out in Shanghai (Part II)
Since China opened its borders to tourism within the last 50 years, it is still a mystery to many travelers. But for those who travel to the
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Cait
- Nov 30, 2017
- 7 min
Expat Guide—A Comprehensive Checklist for Moving to China
If you are a planner, a list maker, a worrier, or just want a smooth transition abroad, this comprehensive guide (complete with checklist) s
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Cait
- Nov 20, 2017
- 5 min
7 Very China Moments in the Avatar Mountains
Traveling through China is very different from traveling anywhere else in the world. This should come as no surprise since China only...
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Cait
- Nov 13, 2017
- 4 min
Travel Journal: An Eye-Opening Experience in the Avatar Mountains
We exit the Zhangjiajie airport to a swarm of eager taxi drivers offering their services. After swatting them away, profusely reassuring...
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Cait
- Oct 30, 2017
- 3 min
Journal Entry: Adapting to Expat Life in China
The other night, I was out to dinner with a friend in a semi-familiar part of the city. We parted ways at the metro and I proceeded to...
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Cait
- Oct 23, 2017
- 5 min
A Perfect 3 Day Hong Kong Itinerary
For many people, October conjures up images of spiced pumpkin lattes, leaves changing colors, and Halloween preparations. In China, October
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Cait
- Oct 9, 2017
- 2 min
China Travel: 16 Photos to Inspire Your Trip to Hong Kong
Even though Hong Kong is still "technically" part of China, it feels like a completely different world. In some ways, it is. Trave
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Cait
- Oct 2, 2017
- 5 min
What to Expect While Living in China: Perks and Quirks
If you have visited Asia, you can collaborate...it's just a little different than western culture. Sometimes this deters people from vis
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Cait
- Sep 25, 2017
- 4 min
Planning Your Trip to the Yellow Mountains in Huangshan, China: How to Get There
Hey all you hikers, landscape photographers, UNESCO site chasers, and general adventurers—if you are visiting eastern China, then the Yellow
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Cait
- Sep 18, 2017
- 6 min
Expat Life in Shanghai: The Cost of Living and How You Can Budget
Here’s a little personal detail about me—I love budgeting. For all of my wanderlust and carpe diem-ness™, I love the peace that comes from p
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Cait
- Sep 15, 2017
- 1 min
VIDEO: One Minute in Shanghai Disneyland
Want to spend "one minute in" the most magical place in Shanghai? Join China expat blogger Cait Without Borders for a one minute g
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Cait
- Sep 1, 2017
- 1 min
One Minute in Thames Town
Join us as we explore the "Little England" of China in Thames Town, a mostly empty "ghost town" right outside Shanghai.
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Cait
- Aug 18, 2017
- 3 min
Tailor-Made Creations at the Shanghai Fabric Market
There were a lot of things I was excited about when we decided to move to China----learning about a new culture, stretching our comfort...
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Cait
- Aug 7, 2017
- 1 min
One Minute in Zhouzhuang Water Town
Hey, y'all! My new video in my "One Minute In" series is up! Our recent visit to Zhouzhuang was absolutely beautiful. One of China's most...
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Cait
- Aug 4, 2017
- 3 min
10 Must See Photos: Ancient Zhouzhuang Water Town
Located just a short two hour bus ride from the city hustle and bustle in modern Shanghai, you can be transported back in time to one of Chi
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Cait
- Jul 28, 2017
- 4 min
The Expat Guide to Eating Out in Shanghai (Part I)
One of city-life's greatest benefits is your proximity to a plethora of delicious food. And living in a foreign city opens up an even...
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Cait
- Jul 21, 2017
- 4 min
Our First Visit to the Shanghai Disney Resort
After a couple weeks in Shanghai, we were way overdue for a trip to the most magical place in China!
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Cait B.
- Jul 14, 2017
- 1 min
VIDEO: Hiking the Wild Great Wall
Well before we ever arrived in China, I started madly researching everything I wanted to see and do (is anyone surprised?). So when we disco
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