Travel by Bus in Thailand – Index Why travel by bus? The advantages The disadvantages of traveling by bus in Thailand Minivan: a variation on the bus Bus or train? Bus stations Traveling by bus within cities Timetables Types of buses A few final suggestions Frequently asked questions Why travel by bus? The advantages Traveling […]
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How to Get a Visa for Hong Kong – Index Do I need a Hong Kong Visa? How long does it take to process a Hong Kong Visa? How much does a Hong Kong Visa cost? What are the different types of Hong Kong Visas? Where can I get a Hong Kong Visa? What are
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This article aims to explain in a simple and clear way what VPNs, proxies and Tor are, as well as the differences between them. The article is intended to be understandable for any person, and because of this, it may contain oversimplifications and opinions. Currently, these three systems have three main uses: To avoid internet
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General overview Chiang Mai is 700 kilometers away from the capital Bangkok, and is the largest city of the north and the second largest in all of Thailand. As a budget-friendly city that is easily visited on foot (as opposed to Bangkok!), it is also the preferred destination for those intending to travel to southeast
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Free Chinese Level Test Click Here to Discover Your HSK Level If you’re studying Chinese, you will have already heard of the HSK exam, which is a nightmare for many people. In this article, I’ll explain what it consists of, what it’s useful for, where you can write it, and how much it costs. Origins
The beachfront of Qinhuangdao In today’s interview we’ll be talking with Chiara Romano, who is 22 years old and since last August has lived in Qinhuangdao, where she is studying Chinese thanks to a scholarship from the Confucius Institute. What is necessary to obtain a scholarship Chiara, what are the minimum requirements to obtain a scholarship from the
His life A Yi 阿乙, pseudonym for Ai Guozhu 艾国柱, was born in 1976 in Ruichang 瑞昌, a county city in the province of Jiangxi 江西, in eastern China. Since he was little he always had a passion for writing, an idea that was not shared by his parents – especially his father – who
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Beijing is an enormous city with more hotels that you can count, which may make choosing where to stay extremely difficult. This guide is a selection of the best hotels in Beijing, whatever your budget may be. Best Hotels in Beijing – Index Things to consider before booking a hotel in Beijing Best hotels near
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Drivers license in Thailand – Index Who can apply for a Thai license? Why convert your license into a Thai one? Necessary documents The whole process In order to legally drive in Thailand, you need to have an international license recognized by the Geneva Convention of 1949, or convert your home country’s license so that
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Traveling to Anhui – Index A little history Location and climate The prefecture city of Huang Shan Hongcun and around Tunxi and around Hefei Huang Shan Jiuhuashan A little history The province of Anhui 安徽 – abbreviated as Wǎn 皖 (a character used on car license plates for example) – located in eastern China halfway
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In this article I will talk about 8 of the most common scams going on in Thailand and how you can avoid them simply by being smart: The most common scams in Thailand – Index Taxi and tuk tuk drivers Precious stones Tourist places that seem to be closed Damaged Jet Skis Tickets given by
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We’ve received and publish this article written by Olimpia Ciccotelli Her life Zhang Yueran 张悦然 is a contemporary author who in spite of her age (37 this year) can boast a literary career spanning over two decades. She was born in 1982 in Jinan 济南, capital of Shandong Province 山东. Daughter of a college literary
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Note: this is a satirical story and therefore may be rather offensive. If you think that you will find it offensive, this will surely be the case, so don’t read any further. In the past months, I have had a lot of problems getting a good night’s sleep. This is the first time in my
This article is written with the voice of expat parents, children, and young adults all currently or recently living in China. If you make a conscious decision to become an expat anywhere in the world, it’s best to adopt the philosophy, “embracing where you live”. You and your children will get so much more out
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We’ve received and publish this article written by Giovanni Ruscica, taken from his personal experience. Confucius China Studies Program – Index Ph.D. in China Fellowship Joint Research Ph.D. Fellowship “Understanding China” Fellowship Young Leaders Fellowship Publication Grant International Conference Grant 40 years of reforms and opening in China, along with its current One Belt, One
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Pattaya is one of the most well-known Thai cities to foreigners for its exciting nightlife. But, besides the wild parties, it offers so much more! Every year more than six million tourists, including many families, arrive from around the world to stay in the most controversial of Thai cities. Besides Pattaya, in this guide I’ll
Choosing a hotel in Fuzhou, the capital of the Fujian province, can be a time consuming task. In this article we carefully selected the best hotels in the city considering different budgets, so don’t lose time checking thousands of hotels, just select the most suitable for you from this list and enjoy your stay! If
Choosing a good hotel in Suzhou can be a difficult due to the large number of hotels and because in this city, many of the hotels are of doubtful quality. In this article, you will find a short review of some of the best hotels in Suzhou, whatever your budget may be. If you are
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Hangzhou, the capital of Zhejiang Province, is a quite big city and finding quality hotels isn’t always easy. Here you’ll find a selection of the best hotels in town covering a wide range of prices, you only have to choose the most suitable for you. If you want to know more about the best way
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Moscow is famous for being one of the most expensive cities in the world and accommodation isn’t an exception. However, being expensive is not always synonymous of good quality. Here you’ll find the reviews of some of the best hotels in the city, both in the center and near the airport. You only have to
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