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Teaching ESL as a Non-native Speaker in VietnamMy experience and how you can do it too

A few weeks ago, I came across an article that claimed non-native speakers can’t get a job teaching English in Vietnam. As a Polish national currently teaching in Vietnam for a global language school, I’m a living proof that it’s […]

March 3, 2019February 16, 2020 Ola JagielskaLiving Abroad, Languages and Interactions, Asia
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2-Day DIY Ninh Binh Cycling TourA sustainable way to explore one of Vietnam's most beautiful eco-resorts

Certainly, you’ll find a lot of Ninh Binh cycling tours on the internet. A quick search reveals that bike trips depart from Hanoi for around 750,000 VND ($32.50/£25) per person. This is for a day trip. For around that price […]

February 21, 2019February 21, 2019 Chris BehrsinAsia, Food, History and Culture
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Hanoi PhoA brief history of pho and where to find the best in Hanoi

A bowl of traditional Hanoi pho, garnished with spring onions and coriander

Hanoi pho is more than just a food. It’s a beloved symbol of Vietnam that captures over 100 years of Vietnamese heritage and tradition. It’s a dish that unites Vietnamese locals to tell their stories before they head to work […]

February 7, 2019February 7, 2019 Chris BehrsinFood, History and Culture, Asia
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Moving to China: The EssentialsA Being a Nomad Moving Guide

Being a Nomad Moving Guides: Part 1/1

Are you considering moving to China? Maybe you have a job there, want to get a job when you get there, or simply want to stay there for a while and enjoy some of the lowest living costs in the […]

January 14, 2019January 30, 2019 Ola JagielskaLiving Abroad, Asia
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7 Yangon Temples That Will Take Your Breath AwayEnter a world made of marble and gold

I’m outside the Shwedagon Yangon temple complex, carrying a transparent plastic bag with my shoes and socks. On my right is a massive golden dragon, a small green pond apparently once used for medicinal purposes, and part of the temple […]

January 10, 2019January 30, 2019 Chris BehrsinAsia, Food, History and Culture
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The Fujian TulouA Guide to Fujian's Traditional Chinese Longhouses

The Fujian Tulou are earth-packed roundhouses, some of them over 1000 years old, and homes to indigenous Hakka families. The buildings date as far back as the 13th century and house up to 800 people. Despite the fact they’re made […]

January 4, 2019January 30, 2019 Chris BehrsinFood, History and Culture, Asia
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5 Top Sites in Sabah, BorneoA unique paradise unlike any place on Earth

Me on Mount Kinabalu Summit, Sabah in Hiking Gear and Beanie

It’s almost 12 years since I visited Sabah, Borneo (Malaysia). This was the first time I ventured anywhere outside of Europe and New York, and the first time I went on a true adventure holiday. It’s also one of my […]

June 17, 2018February 1, 2019 Chris BehrsinTravel Stories, Food, History and Culture, Asia
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The Delights Outside FuqingIn search of two Buddhist wonders

Monk in yellow habit walking up steps towards Mi Le Fo (Laughing Buddha)

My initial impression of Fuqing was much the same as many Chinese cities I’ve been to. A sprawling mass of concrete apartment blocks and wide noisy roads. My wife and I had planned to visit for the weekend. But on […]

June 10, 2018January 30, 2019 Chris BehrsinFood, History and Culture, Asia, Travel Stories
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HSK 3 to HSK 4 in 5 MonthsHow I achieved it and how you can too

HSK stands for Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi (汉语水平考试). It’s a standard Chinese language test with 6 levels. HSK 1 is the lowest and HSK 6 the highest. HSK 3 and HSK 4 are in the middle. According to Hanban these two levels […]

April 28, 2018January 30, 2019 Ola JagielskaLanguages and Interactions, Asia
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My Chinese Visa Problems: Part 3Final year in China, two unexpected trips, and why to stay friends with your school

Ola standing outside, some Chinese men loading boxes onto a cart in the background
My Chinese Visa Problems: Part 3/3

In the previous post I described my second year in China and how I had to go back to Poland for the operation. After that, we went to Europe for the summer holidays. We knew by then that we were […]

April 15, 2018February 1, 2019 Ola JagielskaLiving Abroad, Asia, Travel Stories
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Chris Behrsin is an author, copywriter, and co-author of this blog. He's travelled to over 30 countries and he enjoys playing the piano (when he has access to one), reading, writing, and of course travelling. Oh, and by the way, if you also like reading Fantasy or Steampunk novels, you can download his book Dragonseer for around a dollar from Amazon.

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