Don's ESL Adventure

01/06/2023

In case you're wondering where I've been! lol

13/01/2023

🤣 I've got so many funny and interesting stores to tell about my time teaching English abroad in China. Check out this FUNNY tale about having one too many drinks on a night out with my coworkers 🤣 ...

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I had just started a new ESL teaching job at an English training center in Shanghai and I felt on top of the world. Shanghai had always been a city I wanted to live and work in after 4 years of residing in Kunshan—a significantly smaller municipality

30/12/2022

Some of my favorite camera shots of locals in China that I've captured over the years!

30/12/2022

[PART I] Read up about how my amazing adventure teaching English abroad began and discover more about the exciting career and life opportunities becoming an overseas ESL teacher can bring!

So, you want to teach English abroad? Trust me, as an ESL teacher in China of more than 5 years I know that it's not a decision to be taken lightly; after all, there's so much to consider, right? There's leaving your family and friends behind, adapting to

28/12/2022

What an INCREDIBLE ride that teaching English abroad in China has brought me! Check out some of the cool places I've been and feel inspired to let go and travel the world!

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28/12/2022

Hong Kong's New Year's Fireworks show is a CAN'T MISS event if you're living anywhere near the region. I'm not sure if HK has opened its doors again to the world, but make sure you get out and see the spectacle someday.

23/12/2022

23/12/2022

The 'God MC' playing host at one of the annual Christmas events at my ESL school back in the day. I'd usually host events at all my ESL schools over the years, which included Halloween parties, spelling bees, oral competitions, and Xmas shows. The students and parents always had a blast when I was on the mic!

19/12/2022

Considering Teaching English abroad in China? Already in China and thinking of switching cities? Check out this list of 15+ most popular BIG cities in China to teach English in.

Thinking of teaching English in China but aren't sure about which city is the right place for you to live and work in? Well, check out my list of the 15 most popular cities to teach English in while in China.

13/12/2022

Recently got a ESL teaching job in China? Or, are you simply curious about what life is like teaching in the country? Read up on what to expect during the 1st year teaching ESL in China!

​“Don, what’s the process like teaching English abroad in China? From finding jobs, getting visas, and working at schools, to getting an apartment, traveling ... everything!?”

13/12/2022

📸 That one time I took my mom to see the Great Wall in Beijing and she was constantly asked to take pictures with by the locals... 😁 What a proud moment!

05/12/2022

04/12/2022

I had a chance to visit Hukou Waterfall in China. Check out shots of the thunderous river in action. One of the MANY amazing experiences I had in China.

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24/11/2022

Happy Thanksgiving! This minus well be national food day in the US, so here's a look at the variety of food you can find in China. P.S. It'll make sense if you don't think too hard about it!

What do you think looks best and like something you'd love to try?

Ah, Chinese food--you just got a love it! It's tasty, it's colorful, it's healthy, it's jam-packed with a variety of aromas, and it heavily incorporates influences of China's longstanding history, culture, and traditions.

And sure, you've probably tried Chinese take-out or dined-in at an establishment or two, but unless you've actually visited China, chances are you've probably never even scratched the surface of all the meals, drinks, cuisines, products, and services spilling out of China's food culture. But don't worry, it wouldn't hurt to take a glance at what you've been missing!

19/11/2022

Classic photo of a friend that taught ESL in China with me!
Do you have any pictures with your students that you think you'll get framed?

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14/10/2022

Tonight's entertainment! Do you think you and you're fellow ESL teachers at your school can pull something like this off? 😂

Teachers, administrators and kids at a school do their best to pay tribute to the king of pop, MJ. Also making sure everyone has a place to sit in the lunch...

05/09/2022

Check out a piece I wrote about using travel to help relax, reflect, and plan the future!

Feeling the need for a break, I embarked on a solo, life-changing cross-country trip across America—from Kansas to my hometown of Los Angeles—on a mission to relax, reflect, sightsee, and find greater insight.

04/09/2022

Check out my INCREDIBLE list of 25+ top touristy things to do in Shanghai! You can also WATCH a video of my list on Youtube.

--> READ: http://www.donesladventure.com/all-blog-articles/25-top-touristy-things-to-do-in-shanghai
--> WATCH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TurIjhQTBlM&t=49s

25/07/2022

Hey ESL teachers! Chit2Chat provides everything you need to teach ESL to kids (5-14yrs. old) online. Courses cover how to teach vocabulary, grammar, and reading. Their progressive curriculum is also based on the student's abilities and NOT their grade level, so your child or student is always improving.

Feel free to check it out at the following link:

https://thetutorresource.com/membership/chitchat2fluency-premium/

29/03/2022

Use beautiful photos of China in your magazine, blog, website, and more!

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29/03/2022

What it looks like teaching English in China. Just a compilation of ESL teachers in China hanging out, having a good time, enjoying life in the country. Teaching English in China is fun!

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08/03/2022

You can now purchase photography of China from Don's ESL Adventure to use in your blogs, magazines, newsletter, brochure, advertisements, marketing, and more! Available for personal and commercial projects.

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07/03/2022

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03/01/2022

🤘🏽 Time to do some research and look into going back to visit some of my favorite places in the world... Hong Kong, China, Korea, Japan!!

By the way, this is Montane Mansion in Hong Kong. Lots of people explore towering apartments like these across Hong Kong, just to take pictures. Hong Kong is very scenic, which is why you've seen it in movies like Transformers and Godzilla Vs. Kong! 🤘

09/12/2021

19/10/2021

I've ridden so many cableways during my time in China, and this by far was the best! Ever visited Yunnan?

12/10/2021

Osaka, Japan is just beautiful. Actually, is there any part of Japan that isn't!?

27/09/2021

Easily one of the most beautiful buildings in the world. Hotel, casino, mall, observation deck... Standing on top of this building has been one of many travel highlights throughout my life.

And i did it all thanks to teaching English abroad and using that opportunity to explore the world!

23/09/2021

A look at what you can expect at a Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) game in Shanghai!

21/09/2021

Just some cool looking ships I've come across during my travels across China!

21/09/2021

Re-Up: Happy Mid-Autumn Festival!! Hope those of you in China make it out to see some beautiful Chinese lanterns. #2021

Ah, Chinese lantern festivals. Sure, you've seen snippets of them in movies, brochures, websites, and may have even visited one or two in your hometown, but have you actually caught one in China? Trust me, they're a million times more of a spectacle on th

03/09/2021

Check out some pics from my EPIC Thailand adventure--Krabi, Thailand, to be exact.

Forget the big cities, if you head to Thailand, go straight to the beaches and forest!

20/08/2021

Amazing shot of China's Puzhehei from above!

18/08/2021

I discovered this hidden gem in China called Puzhehei, after a local friend introduced me to pictures of it online. My favorite place in China is Guilin/Yangshuo, and I figured I had to explore it despite it being fairly hard to reach, especially as a foreigner.

What I found were some of the best scenic views across China, a slew of very friendly locals, a relaxing boat ride through a river, temples, Chinese aesthetic architecture, markets, caves, and plenty more.

Make sure you add Puzhehei to your next travel destination in China!

11/07/2021

Hong Kong is my favorite place in the world thus far. It's safe, full of attractions, is surrounded by water, is composed of beautiful ancient and futuristic architecture, has tropical weather occasionally, and is just an all around perfect getaway spot. I definitely can't wait to go back!

I always feel good visiting, which is why I've been several+ times. Very happy to have found this place, and even happier to have had my mother explore Hong kong with me.

22/06/2021

Amazing martial arts performance at Shaolin Temple in China. These kids have got some incredible skills!