Northern Asia

A massive area of land that is largely undiscovered by tourists, Northern Asia offers travellers countless opportunities for trekking, exploring history and tasting strange foods. In many parts of this vast land, nomads still wander from place to place, much like us digital nomads, but in a much simpler and more pure form.

North Asia Travel

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12 Best Things To Do in Aomori, Japan in 2023

Beaming with natural beauty, tasty food, welcoming locals, and historical sites, Aomori has a little something for everyone — there are numerous things to do in Aomori to keep you busy. Located at the northern tip of the main Honshu Island in Japan, the Aomori prefecture surprised and delighted us at every turn, and left ...
things to do in beijing

21 Best Things To Do in Beijing

There are few cities on earth that offer as much as Beijing. The Chinese capital has a history going back thousands of years and is full of significant landmarks such as the Forbidden City and the Great Wall. If you want to dive into Chinese history and culture, then Beijing is the place to do ...
places to teach English in China

10 Best Cities to Teach English in China

China is an incredibly rewarding place to teach, but what are the 10 best cities to teach English in China? With such a unique and varied landscape, from the Himalayas to the Gobi Desert, from the Karst mountains, to vibrant and bustling cities, China has it all! With 56 distinct ethnic groups scattered across this ...
living in china as a foreigner pros and cons

15 Pros and Cons of Living and Working in China

Living in China is an incredible experience that isn’t for everyone. If you choose to work and live in China, it’ll change your life in ways you can’t possibly imagine. Of course, there are many pros and cons of living in China. Some of them you can anticipate, and some will surely surprise you. I’ve ...
Living in Seoul, South Korea

Digital Nomad Guide to Living in Seoul, South Korea

If you’re thinking about living in Seoul, South Korea, probably the first things that come to mind are mobile phones, K-pop, North Korea, and Netflix’s hit series, Squid Game. After living in Seoul as a digital nomad for a year, I discovered that there is infinitely more to that country than the few things Westerners ...
teaching English in Guangzhou

Teaching English in Guangzhou: Interview With an ESL Teacher

In this interview, we’re speaking with Ted who is a full-time contributor here at Goats On The Road. He’s been a professional ESL teacher for almost 20 years now and is currently teaching English in Guangzhou, China.  In this article, you’ll learn first-hand what it’s like to teach English in Guangzhou, how to find jobs, ...
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