An Expat in China

An Expat in China

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  • Ep 116: A Most Disappointing Temple Museum

    If you have thoughts of visiting ZhihuaSi, might I recommend that you stay in bed and dream about what might have been once upon a time, one of Beijing’s must-see attractions… "An Englishman in Beijing" by Brian Salter (ISBN: 9781784779658) is available for sale in China at ¥85 from Taobao: https://detail.tmall.com/item.htm?id=675304960828&spm=a21dvs.23580594.0.0.3f062c1bQ6bPG5&skuId** A Blogger's Guide to Beijing by Brian Salter, is published by Amazon ASIN: B083V1JQN5#expat #expatlife #expatriates #expatinchina #beijing #china #chinatravel #BeijingExpat #ExpatsInBeijing #WorkAbroad #GlobalCitizen #BeijingLife #ChinaPodcast #EmbracingExpatExperience #ChinaExpat #laowai #ZhihuaSi #temple #museum

    14 min
  • Ep 115: A Little Gem of a Temple in Beijing

    You would hardly notice it if you weren’t actually looking for it. But what Tongjiao Temple lacks in size it amply makes up for in sheer cuteness "An Englishman in Beijing" by Brian Salter (ISBN: 9781784779658) is available for sale in China at ¥85 from Taobao: https://detail.tmall.com/item.htm?id=675304960828&spm=a21dvs.23580594.0.0.3f062c1bQ6bPG5&skuId** A Blogger's Guide to Beijing by Brian Salter, is published by Amazon ASIN: B083V1JQN5#expat #expatlife #expatriates #expatinchina #beijing #china #chinatravel #BeijingExpat #ExpatsInBeijing #WorkAbroad #GlobalCitizen #BeijingLife #ChinaPodcast #EmbracingExpatExperience #ChinaExpat #laowai #temple #tongjiao

    4 min
  • Ep 114: Oh ¥€$ – This Is Definitely A Museum Worth Visiting

    Tianjin's Chinese Museum of Finance was the brain child of a financial highflier and in many respects, the museum is unusual, to put it mildly "An Englishman in Beijing" by Brian Salter (ISBN: 9781784779658) is available for sale in China at ¥85 from Taobao: https://detail.tmall.com/item.htm?id=675304960828&spm=a21dvs.23580594.0.0.3f062c1bQ6bPG5&skuId** A Blogger's Guide to Beijing by Brian Salter, is published by Amazon ASIN: B083V1JQN5#expat #expatlife #expatriates #expatinchina #beijing #china #chinatravel #BeijingExpat #ExpatsInBeijing #WorkAbroad #GlobalCitizen #BeijingLife #ChinaPodcast #EmbracingExpatExperience #ChinaExpat #laowai #tianjin #finance #financemuseum #museum #billgates #hyperinflation #banknotes #banknotescollection

    8 min
  • Ep 113: All In the Best Possible Taste? Tianjin's China House

    China House is a ‘contemporary’ museum of pottery and antiques located in a historical colonial building; and even without taking a single step inside, you can see how vulgar it is going to be from the outside."An Englishman in Beijing" by Brian Salter (ISBN: 9781784779658) is available for sale in China at ¥85 from Taobao: https://detail.tmall.com/item.htm?id=675304960828&spm=a21dvs.23580594.0.0.3f062c1bQ6bPG5&skuId** A Blogger's Guide to Beijing by Brian Salter, is published by Amazon ASIN: B083V1JQN5#expat #expatlife #expatriates #expatinchina #beijing #china #chinatravel #BeijingExpat #ExpatsInBeijing #WorkAbroad #GlobalCitizen #BeijingLife #ChinaPodcast #EmbracingExpatExperience #ChinaExpat #laowai #tianjin #chinahouse #porcelain

    8 min
  • Ep 112: An iPhone in the family way… And disaster in Candy Town!

    What to do when your iPhone sleeps around and gets pregnant? You might want to rethink your first inclination to talk to an Apple Genius!"An Englishman in Beijing" by Brian Salter (ISBN: 9781784779658) is available for sale in China at ¥85 from Taobao: https://detail.tmall.com/item.htm?id=675304960828&spm=a21dvs.23580594.0.0.3f062c1bQ6bPG5&skuId** A Blogger's Guide to Beijing by Brian Salter, is published by Amazon ASIN: B083V1JQN5#expat #expatlife #expatriates #expatinchina #beijing #china #chinatravel #BeijingExpat #ExpatsInBeijing #WorkAbroad #GlobalCitizen #BeijingLife #ChinaPodcast #EmbracingExpatExperience #ChinaExpat #laowai #iphone #pregnant #phonerepair #applegenius #appleiphone #applestore #applechina

    8 min
  • Ep 111: An Exemplar Of What Some Museums Can Be ... Lu Xun's Residence

    A museum dedicated to the writer Lu Xun is not only well laid out, but is stuffed full of interesting photographs and artefacts, and fulsome descriptions and narratives in English about the life of this leading figure of modern Chinese literature. "An Englishman in Beijing" by Brian Salter (ISBN: 9781784779658) is available for sale in China at ¥85 from Taobao: https://detail.tmall.com/item.htm?id=675304960828&spm=a21dvs.23580594.0.0.3f062c1bQ6bPG5&skuId** A Blogger's Guide to Beijing by Brian Salter, is published by Amazon ASIN: B083V1JQN5#expat #expatlife #expatriates #expatinchina #beijing #china #chinatravel #BeijingExpat #ExpatsInBeijing #WorkAbroad #GlobalCitizen #BeijingLife #ChinaPodcast #EmbracingExpatExperience #ChinaExpat #laowai #luxun #museum

    15 min
  • Ep 110: How Come Lidai Diwang Temple Is Not On Everyone's Must-Visit List?

    The Lidai Diwang Miao temple certainly rivals that must-see tourist attraction known as the Yonghegong Lama Temple that is always filled to capacity with tourists. But this temple is virtually empty – and so much the better for that!"An Englishman in Beijing" by Brian Salter (ISBN: 9781784779658) is available for sale in China at ¥85 from Taobao: https://detail.tmall.com/item.htm?id=675304960828&spm=a21dvs.23580594.0.0.3f062c1bQ6bPG5&skuId** A Blogger's Guide to Beijing by Brian Salter, is published by Amazon ASIN: B083V1JQN5#expat #expatlife #expatriates #expatinchina #beijing #china #chinatravel #BeijingExpat #ExpatsInBeijing #WorkAbroad #GlobalCitizen #BeijingLife #ChinaPodcast #EmbracingExpatExperience #ChinaExpat #laowai #lidaidiwangmiao #temple

    8 min
  • Ep 109: Not a Single Red Scarf in Sight... at Honglingjin Park

    Honglingjin Park is the only theme park for children named "Red scarf" in the country. The Red Scarf is, of course, a symbol of the young pioneers. SO where are they all?"An Englishman in Beijing" by Brian Salter (ISBN: 9781784779658) is available for sale in China at ¥85 from Taobao: https://detail.tmall.com/item.htm?id=675304960828&spm=a21dvs.23580594.0.0.3f062c1bQ6bPG5&skuId** A Blogger's Guide to Beijing by Brian Salter, is published by Amazon ASIN: B083V1JQN5#expat #expatlife #expatriates #expatinchina #beijing #china #chinatravel #BeijingExpat #ExpatsInBeijing #WorkAbroad #GlobalCitizen #BeijingLife #ChinaPodcast #EmbracingExpatExperience #ChinaExpat #laowai #redscarf #honglingjin #youngpioneers

    9 min
  • Ep 108: Graffiti! Numbskulls or Artists? You Decide…

    Graffiti in Beijing has been heavily influenced by the urban street art of the West. To keep the problem in check, the powers that be allocate specific walls for graffiti artists to valndalise..."An Englishman in Beijing" by Brian Salter (ISBN: 9781784779658) is available for sale in China at ¥85 from Taobao: https://detail.tmall.com/item.htm?id=675304960828&spm=a21dvs.23580594.0.0.3f062c1bQ6bPG5&skuId** A Blogger's Guide to Beijing by Brian Salter, is published by Amazon ASIN: B083V1JQN5#expat #expatlife #expatriates #expatinchina #beijing #china #chinatravel #BeijingExpat #ExpatsInBeijing #WorkAbroad #GlobalCitizen #BeijingLife #ChinaPodcast #EmbracingExpatExperience #ChinaExpat #laowai #graffiti #graffitiart #graffitiworldwide

    10 min
  • Ep 107: "I Tawt I Taw a Puddy Tat" – down in S.W. Beijing

    You have to hand it to the marketers who promote Meow Hotpot in the south of Beijing. Whether you're a pussycat lover or not, you can't fail to be taken with the pussycat theme running right around this restaurant!"An Englishman in Beijing" by Brian Salter (ISBN: 9781784779658) is available for sale in China at ¥85 from Taobao: https://detail.tmall.com/item.htm?id=675304960828&spm=a21dvs.23580594.0.0.3f062c1bQ6bPG5&skuId** A Blogger's Guide to Beijing by Brian Salter, is published by Amazon ASIN: B083V1JQN5#expat #expatlife #expatriates #expatinchina #beijing #china #chinatravel #BeijingExpat #ExpatsInBeijing #WorkAbroad #GlobalCitizen #BeijingLife #ChinaPodcast #EmbracingExpatExperience #ChinaExpat #laowai #meow #hotpot #restaurant #marketing

    8 min

About An Expat in China

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What’s life really like as an Expatriate? More specifically, what’s it like to live and work in China? As I am asked regularly about my 7 years in China, I decided to put together a series of podcasts all about what life is really like there. Please feel free to give feedback or ask any questions.