After three years in China, it was finally time to go back home to the states! I have a job lined up in Virginia and we headed back home in July! But preparing everything to come back was so difficult, I am glad we were able to accomplish everything. I thought I could write a … Continue reading Things to do BEFORE you leave China!
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Our Beautiful Guilin Adventure!
For our 5-day May break, we finally had the opportunity to live out one of my dreams since moving to China, going to Guilin! It is known as the most gorgeous location in China and FCN has finally offered a trip when we can go! Honestly, it is the best trip we have taken since … Continue reading Our Beautiful Guilin Adventure!
Beijing Expat: October 2020
As I am looking through all of my photos for the month of October, it feels like we have done so much. There has been travel over the break, fun with friends, and trying to fit in family time. It has been beyond challenging and I don't know how we made it through all of … Continue reading Beijing Expat: October 2020
Beijing Apartment Hunt 3.0
If you read our last apartment blog from November, you know that we were forced to sign an 8-month lease in an emergency to get housing. Now, that 8 months is almost up and we may have to move for a third time in less than one year. I say may because even though our … Continue reading Beijing Apartment Hunt 3.0
Moving to China! Can I Buy My Necessities There?
When my family moved to China, we packed 6 suitcases full of stuff. We had looked up everything that we thought would be difficult to obtain in China and wanted to be prepared! But once we got here, I realized that we definitely overdid it. This post is also meant to break the news gently … Continue reading Moving to China! Can I Buy My Necessities There?