Ni Hao Foshan: An Expat's Guide to Living in China

We all have different coping mechanisms. Mine, apparently, involve packing up my life in England and moving to live and work in China. No, I didn't speak Chinese. Yes, I was absolutely lost for a good two months. No, I don't regret it a single bit.

If you're thinking that maybe moving half way across the world is the thing for you, then you're in luck. Here's some tips, tricks, and recommendations that will make your life in China 1,000 times easier.

Going Solo: Paris -> Bayeux -> Arromanches Les Bains

Like many people of my generation, I say that I love to travel, that I'm open to absorbing other cultures and grasping any opportunity that I'm given. And it's true, although often travelling with friends allows you to fall so easily into the tourist trap. You become lazy; you're around English speaking people and so fall into bad habits from your native country. I wondered, what would happen if I went somewhere with no back-up, no safety net, no fellow tourist? So I tried it.

Dublin, Ireland.

With our second year of University coming to an end, my housemates and I booked a two day get-a-way to southern Ireland. Dublin has never really been a place that comes to mind when asked where I want to travel to, but spontaneity nevertheless saw me checking in to East Midlands airport at 4:00am. In a haze of sleep deprivation and excitement, I had an amazing break away and wanted to share some tips and trips.

Fifteen Things For Future Me

Bucket lists are becoming ever more popular, and it's almost impossible to browse through pinterest without stumbling across one board or another dedicated towards life goals. So, not one to go against the natural order of things, I decided to publish mine.