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 ...
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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 ...
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, ...
living in hong kong as a digital nomad

Digital Nomad Guide to Living in Hong Kong

Fast internet. Impressive co-working spaces. Ample networking opportunities. Dumplings (obviously). Hong Kong has begun to embrace its entrepreneurial spirit and Digital Nomads are taking notice! This is a city of unparalleled energy, and having been based here for the past six months, I have a really good grasp of what it’s like living in Hong Kong. ...
teaching English in South Korea

5 Requirements For Teaching English in South Korea

Getting a job in another country is always a complicated process. But the requirements for teaching English in South Korea aren’t as extensive or difficult as you may think. Fortunately, for many jobs, such as teaching at academies called hagwons, the requirements to teach English in South Korea don’t include prior experience or even a ...