This episode is a conversation with my friend Danai about her experience moving from London to Hong Kong. It’s the first episode of what we plan to be a 3-part series documenting her experience moving to, living in and working in a new city with a new language and culture!

Episode contents:

• 00:00:00 Episode introduction
• 00:02:15 Conversation starts (Danai quarantining in Hong Kong)
• 00:04:00 Danai’s introduction and her Chinese studygram
• 00:07:00 How Danai developed the idea to work in Hong Kong and searched for jobs
• 00:14:00 Teaching English vs Danai’s digital media job & Chinese work culture
• 00:22:15 Learning traditional characters and Cantonese after studying Mandarin
• 00:29:35 What did Danai have to do to prepare for the move? (Visa, coronavirus delays, and more!)
• 00:38:00 Tips for preparing to move abroad
• 00:47:35 Saying goodbye to friends, family and London
• 00:54:30 Surviving quarantine limbo & advice for quarantine
• 01:12:25 What is Danai excited to do and see in Hong Kong?

Links to resources and things mentioned in the episode:

Follow Danai on Instagram and YouTube

Follow me on Instagram, Twitter and YouTube

Youtubers who Danai watched for moving abroad and life admin ideas

• Ali Abdaal
• The Suitcase Designer
• Ashley from Best dressed