Becoming An English Teacher in China

Michael MicheliniBlog, Corporate, HR and Legal0 Comments

If you are an aspiring teacher, or if teaching is your passion, and you have the necessary skills to teach English, then why not consider getting a teaching job in China? This English teacher China post will give you tips on and ways on how to find an English teaching job in China.

Thiago Honório of Winner Best

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Today’s featured member is Thiago Honorio of Winner Best. Thiago was exposed to China leading him to seek his own path and establish himself by networking with the Bicycle and Motorcycle Community in China.

Importing a Car to Hongkong

Michael MicheliniBlog, Lifestyle, Living1 Comment

Owning a car is a necessity to most people, but for a country like Hongkong, owning a car is more like a vanity. Despite Hongkong’s very efficient public transport, many still choose to drive their own car around the city. Find out all about importing a car in HK.

What Is the Silk Road and What Does It Mean for Me?

Michael MicheliniBlog, Business0 Comments

Europe and China are the biggest traders in the world; in fact, trade between them totals about €1 billion per day – primarily on consumer products like clothing, shoes, machinery, chemicals, and vehicles. The trade between countries began a long time ago through the Great Silk Road.

Building an International Fashion Blog from Singapore with Sylvia Van de Logt

Michael MicheliniBusiness, Ecommerce, Podcast1 Comment

GFA210. Building an International fashion blog from Singapore. This week we are talking Singapore and blogs! Sylvia Van de Logt is a seasoned internet marketer and blogger who has done quite a nice job growing her Forty Plus Style fashion blog while based in Singapore. We discuss how she got started, tactics for growing a blog, but also some insights on how she setup in Singapore and the benefits she has gotten there. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode210.

5 Days in Shenzhen! How To Get a China Visa on Arrival

Michael MicheliniBlog, Lifestyle, Travel10 Comments

How to get Shenzhen visa on arrival? Just like in any other international airport, going to China requires every passport holder to get a Visa. To many, getting a Visa is quite difficult and time consuming – most especially to international business traveller whose time is money. However, if you plan to go to China and stay for not more than 5 days, acquiring a visa is easy and can actually be acquired upon arrival at Shenzhen. Whether you’re travelling to China for business or for pleasure, this 5-day Visa upon arrival is great.

Journey to China and Back Again with Nicole Webb

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GFA198. This week we are taking a journey – to China and back again. Nicole Webb is a very amazing blogger who shared her journey moving to Hong Kong, and then Xi’An China where she has documented it on her blog and this podcast. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode198.

Xiaoning Rao a Freelance/Project Manager

AngelicaBlog, Member's Series1 Comment

We are back with our new member’s series and I’m happy to present to you our next member – Xiaoning Rao who will share her great experience as a Freelance Project Manager. She currently does the market research and consulting for Sovereign company.

Traveling as a Transformation – How Living Abroad Changes Your Mindset with Gregory Diehl

Michael MicheliniLifestyle, Podcast, Travel0 Comments

GFA195. Are you one of those people who love to travel or how it is like living abroad? This episode will bring you insights about different viewpoints, different cultures and somewhat holistic picture – a transformation that will happen to you when you travel. Keep an open mind – this is critical to succeed in international business. Greg Diehl is on the show to give us some unique viewpoints and things to ponder. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode195.

10 Tips for Backpacking Southeast Asia

Michael MicheliniBlog, Lifestyle, Travel0 Comments

Southeast Asia offers a spectacular array of sites and experiences for the adventure traveler. The countries of Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam, etc. have never been more accessible for backpackers of all levels. With geographic and cultural diversity abound, the area remains exotic, challenging, and fascinating. This blog offers tips on how to backpack Southeast Asia.

Importing and Distributing Food Items For the Chinese Market with Glenn Ball from Nogogo

Michael MicheliniBusiness, Ecommerce, Podcast1 Comment

GFA191. Everyone wants to sell to China. And one of the top product categories people want to sell is imported foreign foods. This guest has been on my list for quite some time and I am excited to have him on the show – Glenn Ball, the General Manager of Nogogo Online groceries. It is one of the first and largest online stores in China for foreign goods, based right here in Shenzhen. Let’s tune in and listen more about selling food in China. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode191.

Day in the Life in Hong Kong (As a HK Local)

Michael MicheliniBlog, Lifestyle, Living1 Comment

What is a day in the life of a local Hong Kong mid-20s college educated professional? Curious to see how they live their life on a normal 9 to 5? Today we’ll do our best to give some perspective and insight about life in HK and what a normal work day is for a Hong Kong local.

Guide to Relocating to Saigon, Vietnam with Jon Myers

Michael MicheliniLifestyle, Podcast, Travel1 Comment

GFA183. This week’s episode is for people who want to relocate to Saigon, Vietnam. It’s my first trip to Saigon, Vietnam and thanks so much to Jon’s tips and advice along the way – so as the trip comes to a close, I want to take this opportunity to have Jon share some of these value bombs with you guys for your trip to Saigon – which if you ever spend time in Asia and you’re a business owner and entrepreneur – you gotta come out here and see the scene! For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode183.

Moving Back to America After Asia with Travis Darrow

Michael MicheliniLifestyle, Living, Podcast1 Comment

GFA181. This week, episode, we have Travis Darrow who has a ton of experience in Asia . Travis has been back to America a couple years now and we got him on the show to share how it feels to go through the reverse culture shock. If you are wondering how it is moving back to America after life and career in Asia, stay tuned! For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode181.

Techcrunch Conference Coming to Shenzhen, China

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Everyone knows (or should know!) TechCrunch. It is probably the biggest, if not one of the biggest, English tech blogs in the world. This year’s Techcrunch China conference is happening down in the south of China – in Shenzhen city! As more and more globally known brands and events happen here, it is truly amazing what can be done in this 30+ year old city.

Dealing With Unstable Environments as a Digital Nomad with Andrew Henderson

Michael MicheliniImmigration, Lifestyle, Podcast2 Comments

GFA178. Today’s show, we have Andrew Henderson talking about how it is being a digital nomad in asia. The episode tackles about a general overview of global citizenship, the trends we have both seen since starting business and where things may go. Of course, no one can predict the future, but based on past trends, Andrew gives us some insights and ideas on what can happen, enjoy! For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode178.

Building a Global Language Marketplace Inside China with Kevin Chen from italki

Michael MicheliniEducation, Lifestyle, Podcast1 Comment

GFA176. This week’s show we have a special guest – Kevin Chen, founder and CEO of Italki .com – an authority marketplace for language learning around the world. Kevin will be sharing how he started his global language learning in China, the struggles, lessons, and celebrations he has been through building up the world’s top language learning marketplace, italki.com. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode176.

Day in the Life in Shenzhen

Michael MicheliniBlog, Lifestyle, Living2 Comments

What is the normal day in the life for a Chinese worker, middle class? It can vary a bit from place to place in China – so I will focus today on where I know best – in Shenzhen. Learn more about life in Shenzhen.

Coming to China, Exploring and Finding Your Career, Calling and Passion with Michael Mcgillicuddy

Michael MicheliniLifestyle, Living, Podcast1 Comment

GFA174. This week is a fun one – we did a live meetup for Global From Asia just a few days before the Cross Border Summit – and I interviewed our musician, Michael McGillicuddy about his coming to China and finding his passion and what he loves. He did an amazing job singing at lunch on both days during our summit and has this to say about it :