Category Archive For "Expat Insurance"
The top neighborhoods for expats in Beijing
As an expat, choosing where to live in a foreign place can be a daunting task. Add Beijing’s sheer size into the equation and the options can leave you feeling overwhelmed. With its rural surroundings, large districts, and diverse neighborhoods, the city’s wide variety of places makes for fun exploration. But it also makes it …
Do you need health insurance to teach English in China?
Teaching English in China is a fantastic way to live and work in the country, popular with both volunteer and full-time teachers. Whether you’ll be based in one of the major cities like Beijing or Shanghai or somewhere rural, remote, and unheard of, you’ll be sure to have plenty of stories to tell and memories …
The best neighborhoods for young professionals in Shanghai
Shanghai is one of the most dynamic cities in the world – a great place to launch your career and have the time of your life. Of course, the latter is going to depend on where you live in the city. After all, each neighborhood offers a very different experience. So, without further ado, this …
China health insurance: Local vs. international plans
Working abroad in China can be both a wondrous and daunting experience. In a land with such a rich culture and varied terrain, one can easily be captivated by the country’s beauty and charm. However, pollution, language barriers, and rising costs can certainly take a toll on China newbies. China’s healthcare system perhaps exemplifies this …
An expat’s guide to living in Shanghai
Shanghai is sometimes referred to as the “New York of Asia” – the city of 27 million brings excitement over skyscraper futurism, a sense of limitless opportunities, and has often been romanticized in popular culture. The other face of this alluring city is its colonial-era history and architecture. For those of you lucky enough to …