Today, we interview Shannon, who has lived in Shanghai China for 8yrs. Shannon shares how to make friends living long term in a foreign country through women's groups. We learn Dimson is a common brunch activity in Shanghai. Shannon explains what an expat is and if it just applies to Americas? We learn about how health insurance works overseas. We learn that international insurance that doesn't cover the US is surprisingly affordable. QR codes are still alive and strong in China. We were surprised to learn they pay all their bills through an app called, "We Chat." We also learn what it's like to live in a communist country. Find out what Shanghai is doing to reduce waste and recycle. You won’t want to the secret location for a propaganda museum in today’s HIDDEN GEM. This episode is great for anyone thinking about traveling overseas for an extended period.

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