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.

Test your knowledge with this ultimate China quiz!

Posted by Mike Cairnduff | Updated September 21, 2023 | China blog, Culture

How much do you know about China? Test yourself with these China quiz questions. There are four...

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Kaidangku: the split-crotch pants Chinese babies wear

Posted by Mike Cairnduff | Updated September 4, 2023 | China blog, Life

I remember being shocked the first time I saw a mother help her baby squat and poop by the...

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Best things to do in Kunming (expat tips and photos)

Posted by Mike Cairnduff | Updated September 4, 2023 | China blog, Travel

Kunming isn’t really known for being a tourist hotspot. But I was super-surprised when I visited...

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Keats Chinese School Review (I went undercover!)

Posted by Mike Cairnduff | Updated August 29, 2023 | China blog, Study

This is an independent review of Keats Chinese School in Kunming, China. Are you thinking about...

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Why do Chinese people spit (and do other weird things)?

Posted by Mike Cairnduff | Updated August 3, 2023 | China blog, Culture

Here’s an article about Chinese spitting and a bunch of other weird things that’ll make you...

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Tipping in China (here’s the truth from an expat)

Posted by Mike Cairnduff | Updated July 24, 2023 | China blog, Life

Do people tip in China? The short answer is ‘no’. Tipping is not common practice in Chinese...

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How long is a flight to China?

Posted by Mike Cairnduff | Updated June 26, 2023 | Travel

Here’s a quick and simple guide to China flight times. If you’re planning a trip to China, it’s a...

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Are VPNs legal in China in 2023? (Short answer, yes)

Posted by Mike Cairnduff | Updated June 22, 2023 | China blog, Tech

If you’re about to travel to China, this brief article is for you. Aside from your passport and...

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40 China travel tips for 2023 (I swear by every one)

Posted by Mike Cairnduff | Updated June 13, 2023 | China blog, Travel

I’ve heard some pretty lousy China travel tips before. “Bring an inflatable travel pillow”, the...

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8 best things to do in Yinchuan (and 1 thing to avoid)

Posted by Mike Cairnduff | Updated May 10, 2023 | China blog, Travel

Here are the best things to do in Yinchuan. And yep, I’ve actually been there. I decided to travel...

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Moving to China: 18 things I wish my recruiter told me

Posted by Mike Cairnduff | Updated May 15, 2023 | China blog, Work

When you move to China, there are some things you ought to know. But most of the time, no one...

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42 funny Chinese pictures and photos

Posted by Mike Cairnduff | Updated May 1, 2023 | China blog, Culture

Here are some bizarre, cute and funny Chinese pictures taken over a number of years. China is an...

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The squat toilet in China: your most embarrassing questions answered

Posted by Mike Cairnduff | Updated April 19, 2023 | China blog, Life

If you come to China, you’re going to have to deal with something that many people dread – the...

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What to wear in China

Posted by Mike Cairnduff | Updated April 29, 2023 | Travel

Here’s a guide to help you figure out what to wear in China. Are you heading to China soon, and...

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10 Chinese Lays flavors that will blow your mind (and your tastebuds)

Posted by Mike Cairnduff | Updated April 22, 2023 | Food

Here are the most weird, wacky and wonderful Chinese Lays flavors you can enjoy. When you travel...

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VPN not working in China? Here’s real help!

Posted by Mike Cairnduff | Updated May 4, 2023 | Tech

So you’re in China and your VPN isn’t working. I feel your pain. It happens to me over and over...

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