Sorting your Chinese Visa
China is one of those countries in which most, if not all, foreigners need a visa to even get a layover (transit visa) much less visit. If you are feeling brave, you can always attempt to get a transit visa or 5-day visit visa on arrival. However, I know far too many people who have […]
Looking Back: The Jet-Lagged Dream
The next morning my jet-lagged body woke me up at the beautiful hour of five am. I lit up a cigarette and sat on the little ledge in front of my window. Before you ask why I was smoking in a temporary living place I’ll precursor it with this. It’s China. You can smoke anywhere […]
Looking Back: My First Day in China
Waking up in a place that you’ve never been before, and quite frankly don’t recall falling asleep in, is an alarming experience. To do so with a 75-pound Chinese woman leaning over top of you, grinning down at you, half in the front seat, half in the back makes that alarming feeling change from a […]
Renewing Your Passport in a Foreign Country.
*Small disclaimer! I am writing this as a Canadian with what you have to do. For other Countries it may differ a bit. Most of the information is relevant for everyone, but the links will be Canadian specific.* Your Passport is about to expire…. Oh no!!! This was something I had a really hard time […]