Vanessa Wachtmeister

The best way to see China is through mini-vacations. A long weekend here, and a major Chinese holiday there. Slowly, but surely, you’ll be making it through the bulk of China mile by mile. Here are some fun things you can do in Qingdao, China! Recognize that you’ll never truly see ALL of China. It’s just …

This article is for anyone thinking about teaching English and looking for the truth about teaching in China. I taught in China without any teaching experience, I did not have a TEFL certification, and I had never been to China before. Teaching English in China: 6 Truths About Teaching English in China There are a …

Life is filled with choices and consequences. Good and bad. Facebook-safe or otherwise. When asking questions like: Why can’t I afford to travel? How can people afford vacations if they have no money to travel? What can I do differently so I can stop the cycle of having no money to travel? Solutions vary from person to person, …

People have been inquiring how I can take such high-quality photos on the go and here’s my secret: Make-up.  Shocker right?  But there is some prep work that goes into my beauty routine to battle breakouts and other skin imperfections BEFORE they happen.   Traveling constantly really does a number on my skin because of …

After a year of on-site research, here are a few fun facts about China that I want to address. As a seasoned debate nerd, I dedicated a decade of my life (11-21) to telling people, “Stop talking. You’re wrong. Here’s why.” Especially when it comes to China. China is terrifying for some people.   As a …