What is the Confucius Institute? The original Chinese name for this institute is Kongzi Xueyuan, 孔子学院. The Confucius Institute is an entity that concerns itself primarily with the dissemination and promotion of the Chinese language and culture in the world through Chinese language courses, through calligraphy, through taiqi, through martial arts, as well as supplying …
Phonsavan is a town of about 38,000 inhabitants, capital of the Xieng Khouang region, in Laos. And like a good part of Laos, Phonsavan too is a place that remains mainly unknown to international tourists. Since 1995 though, three areas of the city where jars from the era between 500 B.C. and 200 A.D. were …
Also called Turtle Island, Koh Tao (in Thai: เกาะเต่า), is a small island with a little more than 1,000 inhabitants, located in the western part of the Gulf of Siam. Its name comes from the fact that in the past Koh Tao was inhabited by lots of turtles, the word “Tao” in Thai in fact …
Sukhothai (in Thai: สุโขทัย) was the capital of an empire of the same name founded in 1238 A.D. Before the rise to power of King Re Pho Khun Sri Indraditya, the Thai region that also included Sukhothai was dominated by the Cambodian Khmer Empire, which in turn was formed by fiefdoms spread out across the …
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Cha Am is a beach town with a little more than 20,000 inhabitants, located in the Petchaburi region, on the west coast of the Gulf of Thailand. Being only 170 kilometers from Bangkok, it’s often the choice for many Thai families who live in the capital looking for some relaxation on the weekend. It’s not …
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The city of Vientiane (in Lao: ວຽງຈັນ) is the capital of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic. With its 200,000 inhabitants, Vientiane is a little atypical compared to other Southeast Asian capitals, especially as regards the landscape and tranquility that reigns in the center of the city. The entire town is spread along the banks of …
Siem Reap is a town of a little less than 200,000 inhabitants, located in the northeast of Cambodia. It is also the second most well-known city in the country, after the capital Phnom Penh. It’s most famous for the complex of temples often erroneously called Angkor Wat (which as we’ll see later on is, in …
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200 kilometers from Bangkok lies the oldest seaside resort in all of Thailand: Hua Hin. The city of Hua Hin started to become famous starting in the 20’s, when King Rama VI decided to build his summer residence. From this period onward, from a fishing city Hua Hin started to become a sought-after destination for …
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This article was written by Based Bachelor. In Tim Ferriss’s new book “Tools of Titans”, he writes about the joys of vagabonding. Many people talk about one day leaving their normalized stations in life to see the world, but don’t. He recalls the time he’d first heard a line from Oliver Stone’s film “Wall Street,” …
Click here to read the review of the best platforms to get your TEFL Certification Online Are you looking for a way to finance your adventures in Thailand, or a new life or work experience? In this guide I will explain how to teach English in the Land of Smiles as one of the most …
General information Amphawa is a small town in the Samut Songkhram region (in Thai: สมุทรสงคราม), only 60 kilometers northwest of Bangkok. Mostly unknown to international tourists, Amphawa is a place that offers a lot, especially when it comes to relaxing and contact with authentic local traditions. You’ll especially hear of Amphawa for its floating market …
How to install WeChat Communicating with WeChat How to use “Moments” New friends on WeChat Personal account and posts Wallet and operations Strong and weak points of WeChat 4 Surreal Uses for WeChat For those who still are not familiar with, WeChat (微信, Weixin, which means “micro-letter” or “micro-message” in Chinese) is a social network: …
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Even if you’ve never even visited Vietnam, the chances are that you’ve already consumed its coffee at some point in your life. As the world’s second-largest coffee producer, its beans can be found all over the world in some form or another, though you may not know it. It’s output, until recently, had a reputation …
Apps and e-commerce platforms directly connected to your bank account Online commerce in China is rapidly growing because consumers are more inclined to make purchases online through various platforms and devices like computers, tablets and smartphones. Online payment operations in China have surpassed 2.42 billions of Chinese Yuan (about 370 millions of American Dollars) in …
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The ancient Chinese proverb “礼尚往来” (lǐ shàng wǎng lái, “courtesy requires reciprocation”) highlights one of the most curious and talked about aspects of Chinese business etiquette. The first character “礼” (lĭ, “courtesy”) expresses a sense of ceremonial observance for the Chinese, while the word “礼物” (lǐwù, “things of courtesy”) is translated as “gift”. The exchange …
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Guangzhou is known internationally as a city of business and production. Even Chinese people when asked about Guangzhou will say that the city is not interesting and “is only good for business”. However, there is so much more underneath that tough exterior. Hidden within is a bustling city full of history, culture, and friendly people. …
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Plaza Bayi, Nanchang Excited that you got a job offer in China but then you find out it’s going to be some city called Zhengzhou or Yantai? Disappointed that your international job transfer is to Nanchang instead of Shanghai? Admittedly, in the 3rd tier cities of China there is a preponderance of people that some …
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In today’s interview, we chat with Paula Vexlir, a clinical psychologist and founder of the website ExpatPsi, an online platform for psychological support and information for Spanish-speaking expats. What is ExpatPsi? Hi Paula, thank you for accepting to do this interview. Can you explain to our readers a bit about what ExpatPsi is and the …
Today’s article was written by Fátima Denis, an Argentine nutritionist and founder of the webpage Tipsnutritivos.com (Spanish) where she gives her advice on how to achieve a healthy lifestyle. The origin of traditional Chinese medicine It is estimated that Asian medicine started in China more than 5000 years ago. It is currently practiced around the …
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A little history of Yangon With its 5 million inhabitants, Yangon is Myanmar’s biggest city, but not its capital, (which in 2005 was moved to Naypyidaw). Yangon is also the arrival point for the majority of tourists, being well connected with the majority of major international airports. Although it isn’t the capital, the city has …
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