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The Expat’s Guide to Taobao Part 2: How to Set Up Taobao

Posted March 21, 2017 by Cara Crawford

Table of Contents You are currently reading post #2 in the 5 part series: The Expat’s Guide to Taobao Taobao Explained How to Set Up Taobao Making Your First Taobao Purchase How to Use Taobao Refunds & Returns Welcome to Part 2 of our Expat’s Guide to Taobao series! Now that w...

The Expat’s Guide to Taobao Part 1: Taobao Explained, What It Is and Why You Need It

Posted March 17, 2017 by Cara Crawford

Table of Contents You are currently reading post #1 in the 5 part series: The Expat’s Guide to Taobao Taobao Explained How to Set Up Taobao Making Your First Taobao Purchase How to Use Taobao Refunds & Returns One of the biggest struggles when moving to a foreign country is figuring ...

No Chinese? No Problem: The Easiest Places to Travel in China If You Can’t Speak Chinese

Posted March 13, 2017 by Cara Crawford

The language barrier is by far the biggest reason people are scared or worried about traveling in China, and for good reason. The majority of Chinese nationals can’t (or won’t) speak English, crazy considering they learn the language for 12 years in school. This shouldn’t stop anyone from traveli...

Walking Through History: A Photo Tour of Prambanan

Posted March 06, 2017 by Cara Crawford

Prambanan Temple, located 10km outside of Yogyakarta city, is a mixture of ruins and reconstructed Hindu temples originally built in the 9th century. The temples were built to honor the 3 great Hindu deities: Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva as well as 3 temples dedicated to the animals that served the...

Bike Touring in Indonesia, Not for the Faint of Heart

Posted March 04, 2017 by Cara Crawford

Before packing up our tandem bike and flying to Indonesia we thought we were pretty adequately prepared for our 2 week jaunt across Indonesia’s most populous island, Java. We researched the weather, the culture, the sites, and of course, the route we would be following from Yogyakarta to Jakarta....

Top 10 Travel Tips for Indonesia: Make the Most of Your Trip

Posted March 01, 2017 by Cara Crawford

Indonesia is a maze of islands, cultures, religions, and even climates. It’s a fascinating place with seemingly endless opportunities for exploration and discovery from the land to the sea. With so much to see, do, and navigate, this amazing maze of tropical islands can get a little confu...

What Indonesia Taught Me About the True Spirit of Islam

Posted February 24, 2017 by Cara Crawford

Crowds of families mulled around us as we waited in line to get our boarding passes for the domestic flight from Jakarta to Yogyakarta, Indonesia. My body struggled to stay upright as we queued, the result of a night spent lying on unforgiving metal benches in front of the airport. While my bod...

10 Amazing Places to See in Java, Indonesia

Posted February 16, 2017 by Cara Crawford

Indonesia is arguably one of the most unique countries in the world. Before obtaining sovereignty after World War 2, the country was colonized by the Dutch, Portuguese, British, and French and is home to people of the Muslim, Buddhist, Hindu, and Christian religions. A true melting pot of relig...

For Better or Worse: How China Has Changed the Way I Interact With the World

Posted February 10, 2017 by Cara Crawford

Even after 2 years China still amazes and surprises me on a weekly basis. Some days I can’t believe how fast our time in China has gone by, and others it feels like an eternity and I wonder when the insanity will stop, but one thing’s for sure China has had a profound impact on my li...

Zhangjiajie Travel Guide: Everything You Need to Plan Your Trip

Posted February 06, 2017 by Cara Crawford

Zhangjiajie is an amazing place full of breathtaking scenery, with everything from naturally sculpted mountains to man-made bridges. For outdoors lovers like ourselves, Zhangjiajie is a must see when it comes to the natural wonders of China. The inspiration for the Hallelujah Mountains in the m...

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The Expat’s Guide to Taobao Part 2: How to Set Up Taobao

The Expat’s Guide to Taobao Part 1: Taobao Explained, What It Is and Why You Need It

No Chinese? No Problem: The Easiest Places to Travel in China If You Can’t Speak Chinese

Walking Through History: A Photo Tour of Prambanan

Bike Touring in Indonesia, Not for the Faint of Heart

Top 10 Travel Tips for Indonesia: Make the Most of Your Trip

What Indonesia Taught Me About the True Spirit of Islam

10 Amazing Places to See in Java, Indonesia

For Better or Worse: How China Has Changed the Way I Interact With the World

Zhangjiajie Travel Guide: Everything You Need to Plan Your Trip

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