Camping in China can be an exciting adventure in the untamed outdoors of Asia. It's also technically illegal to camp in China. Before you set off on your grand outdoor adventure, there are a few things you should know that could save you a lot of trouble and headache. As the sun slowly climbed the horizon, the hanging fog that was disrupting my view finally began to break revealing … [Read more...] about Traveler’s Guide to Camping in China in 2025
Best Chinese Writing App for Students in 2025 (free & paid!)
Making the effort to learn to write Chinese characters may seem daunting, but it doesn’t have to be! Forget the old “write the character 10 times in your notebook” method. With the right tools and apps, you can learn to write Chinese in an exciting, fun, and engaging way. Many of these apps offer a free trial followed by a paid monthly subscription, providing great value for their premium … [Read more...] about Best Chinese Writing App for Students in 2025 (free & paid!)
NinChanese Review | Great App to Learn Chinese in 2025?
What is the best app for learning Chinese? For Chinese learners looking for tools to learn Mandarin, you might have run into an app called NinChanese. It's a weird name, I know...but what in the world is NinChanese? Below I review NinChanese and how it compares to the top tools for learning Chinese like Skritter, ChinesePod, and the Chairman's Bao. Luckily for Chinese learners like you and … [Read more...] about NinChanese Review | Great App to Learn Chinese in 2025?
Learn to Read Chinese | 21 Amazing Tools for 2025 (Free & Paid)
Learning to read Chinese seems like an impossible task at first. I remember first seeing Chinese characters and thinking "Am I really going to learn to make sense of this?!" It takes hard work but I'm living proof that yes...yes, you can! I've learned that the whole process can be much easier with the right tools, which is why I'd like to share my favorite tools for learning to read … [Read more...] about Learn to Read Chinese | 21 Amazing Tools for 2025 (Free & Paid)
Best Chinese Phrase Book 2025: Mandarin Edition (books & apps)
What is the best Mandarin Chinese phrasebook for travelers and expats in China? Unless you’re fluent in Chinese, you’re probably going to want something that will help you communicate in a pinch. In this guide, I’ll cover not only the best phrase guides for 2024, but also ebooks, apps, and essential basic Chinese phrases for the tech-savvy traveler. Being able to communicate during your … [Read more...] about Best Chinese Phrase Book 2025: Mandarin Edition (books & apps)
Best Translation App for China: Apps for Travelers & Expats in 2025
What are the best voice translation apps for China travelers? Perhaps you’re not an omniglot who can speak multiple languages fluently. Maybe you’re a bit worried about traveling around China without speaking Chinese. Many of us have those feelings when we travel abroad and now thanks to mobile devices, it’s possible to use a good translation app while traveling in China. It’s important to … [Read more...] about Best Translation App for China: Apps for Travelers & Expats in 2025