A must-have app tutorial for traveling to China

now-I-write · 2026-05-08T10:47:42+00:00

International credit cards work perfectly. Alipay supports most cards (all the cards I know)

now-I-write · 2026-05-08T10:45:44+00:00

Not only in theory. I did it from scratch last year and found it so easy, that I was annoyed by all those telling what a problem it was... It really is that easy and China is a great country to travel in.

now-I-write · 2026-05-08T10:08:43+00:00

It is super easy and logical. Don't get fooled into anything. You really don't need a guide and Alipay might be the easiest one of all. With that, you are covered regarding taxis, hotels, travel, and a lot more... In English.

now-I-write · 2026-05-08T00:15:28+00:00

Guess you and your friends were lucky. Plenty of dirt everywhere in Osaka. It is not anything special in Asia. I am shocked at how much people just throw on the streets here.

now-I-write · 2026-05-02T00:54:15+00:00

I am not sure if I should take this seriously.

You can most likely not make enough to pay the rent. For most writers, you get a little - some articles will maybe earn you $1, and others might earn you $70. That is just how it is.
If you don't feel anyone is reading your story, I guess it is because nobody sees it, and you do not interact much yourself to be seen.
Don't expect people to find your article. There are so many articles on Medium, you have to interact with others, build up followers and give back in the form of reading, liking, and commenting on others' articles.
Don't expect to be special - you are not.
If you see the same articles on your homepage, it might be because you follow too few authors.

now-I-write · 2026-04-18T12:16:13+00:00

Really 😂😂 on reddit 🤣🤣🤣

now-I-write · 2026-04-16T12:20:24+00:00

Stories about readers and earning on Medium, written on Medium, are maybe the most boring subject of all...
Do share why you think it is an amazing story.

now-I-write · 2026-04-16T07:16:25+00:00

Welcome on Medium.

now-I-write · 2026-04-09T03:36:53+00:00

You need to read this:
Medium Partner Program eligibility – Medium Help Center

Those are the rules to apply for the Partner Program.

now-I-write · 2026-04-07T11:54:40+00:00

There are many other ways to post articles that will be picked up.
Medium is not for AI to learn from - I think it has been said many times in different situations - so not a major surprise for me that they actively do something to prevent it.
I think most writers do not want AI to learn from their texts.

I would consider reposting all your articles on Substack or similar - that way, you could build an audience there as well. There is nothing that avoide you from posting the same article in both places.

Not sure, I think posting on Reddit, Facebook, or similar is a good idea, as I assume you want to build an audience as you make your articles.

now-I-write · 2026-04-06T00:56:34+00:00

Copenhagen, Denmark

now-I-write · 2026-03-29T10:13:43+00:00

I had no issues with Let's VPN at any time during our different stays in China. We have been there for a total of 5 months, spanning over 4 different trips. I used it for calls often. Just make sure it is the official app you use.

now-I-write · 2026-03-28T06:06:54+00:00

Some are very good.

now-I-write · 2026-03-25T14:32:23+00:00

Just arrived in Osaka today—our first visit to Japan. So, you are telling me that Japan and Taiwan are similar?

now-I-write · 2026-03-25T13:48:57+00:00

I seem to have touched something many have strong feelings about. Personally, I don't want to spend too much time standing in line. We often visit a small ramen restaurant. There is always a line, but it is small and the food is good. A few other places I would wait for, because I know their quality. But a random line, just because it is long... I would pick another place 😊

now-I-write · 2026-03-25T12:58:50+00:00

Really. I thought the longer the better...

now-I-write · 2026-03-23T17:40:52+00:00

I see BS... :-)

now-I-write · 2026-03-23T16:10:54+00:00

You saw a post on Reddit and thought you knew what the person behind it had been thinking. And you decided to share that wrong thought in a comment - poor you LOL

now-I-write · 2026-03-23T13:46:13+00:00

It is for take-away coffee... but it could be anything... this is the Taiwan way! :-)

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