chinamatt
American citizen
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About me
American
Lives in New York, New York
Speaks English Mandarin
Registration: 29 March 2008
The best apps for expats in Taiwan
Mainly for Taipei, but Bus Tracker App is the best for public transportation--it gives directions via bus and MRT. It also has a map with all the YouBike stations. Pleco is another good one for helping with Chinese characters. Read More
Keeping in touch while living in Taiwan
Facebook and Skype work best. Read More
Visa to China
1. For some it is possible to get a tourist visa for more than 30 days, but it is rare now. 2. Business visas vary depending on the country. You need an invitation from a Chinese business and proof of your business and funds. In some cases, you may ... Read More
Going out in Shenzhen
I usually go around Coastal City since I live nearby. Thai Kitchen behind the Poly Theater is great. On the ground floor there is 3D Bar on Bar Street. A couple storefronts down is Andes Cafe for some good coffee. Those are all nice places for a ... Read More
Home schooling in shenzhen by newexpat
My husband works in Shenzhen. My girls and n live in Malaysia. After much consideration, I have decided to move to Shenzhen with him. Back home, my girls are studying in Chinese school and i do not forsee much problem as far as the language is ...
If you have the time and materials you probably could homeschool your kids, can't see a reason why not. Mandarin tutors are fairly easy to find, but it is more difficult to find a good one. Prices can range from 50RMB/hr for a college student to ... Read More
How to find a job in China
Most of the larger cities have English websites with job listings. Here in Shenzhen, you can use www.shenzhenparty.com Not sure how good this one is, but it's worth a try... www.cabi.net.cn/cabi_forum/index.php Read More
Can anyone suggest an US Expat Tax Account
Try H&R Block. I'd guess they could help. Wish I could give you more, but my dad still does my taxes. Read More
Food from home i miss!! by msmoneypenny
Please list item & what country your from/country your in
The second time I felt homesick in China was because I traveled to Guangzhou and ate a chicken parm sandwich at Danny's Bagel. It tasted just like a $5 sandwich I'd get back home in Jersey. Other than that, I miss deli sandwiches. And after taking ... Read More