Author: Mike Cairnduff

Mike has lived and worked in China, and has traveled extensively across the country. He loves Chinese food and has a keen interest in Chinese culture. Mike is from Melbourne, Australia.

What apps are banned in China?

Posted by Mike Cairnduff | Sep 15, 2020 | Life |

I guess you’ve heard that many apps are banned in China. It’s a result of The Great Firewall of...

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What’s the best VPN for China?

Posted by Mike Cairnduff | Sep 2, 2020 | Tech |

There are countless websites proclaiming to know what the best VPN for China is. But can I let you...

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What’s the best map app for China?

Posted by Mike Cairnduff | Aug 21, 2020 | Tech |

If you want to find your way around China, you’ll need a good map app. I’ve always tried to be a...

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What food can you not bring to China?

Posted by Mike Cairnduff | Aug 9, 2020 | Featured, Travel |

Compared to some countries, China is fairly lax when it comes to food you shouldn’t bring into the country. But there are still some food products you shouldn’t take along.

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Tips for traveling in China without speaking Chinese

Posted by Mike Cairnduff | Aug 5, 2020 | Travel |

Don’t fret – traveling in China without speaking Chinese is possible. You’ll find a bit of English...

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Teach English in China (top tips from an ex teacher)

Posted by Mike Cairnduff | Jun 14, 2020 | Work |

So you want to teach English in China? I’ve taught in China a couple of times. Some things I did...

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What are the best souvenirs to buy in China?

Posted by Mike Cairnduff | Jun 2, 2020 | Shopping |

Are you about to travel to China and wondering what some of the best souvenirs are? Well, wonder...

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The 8 apps you need if you’re traveling to China

Posted by Mike Cairnduff | Apr 19, 2020 | Tech, Travel |

If you’re traveling to China soon, you’ll need to download the right apps on your phone....

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Walking down the street in China

Posted by Mike Cairnduff | Dec 27, 2019 | Life |

This is what it’s like to walk down a typical city street in China. Is it what you expected?

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What is Beijing Capital Airlines like?

Posted by Mike Cairnduff | Oct 13, 2019 | Opinion |

If I had to describe Beijing Capital Airlines in one word it would be ‘horrid’. Malfunctioning...

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