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Asia » China » Guangdong » Zhuhai August 16th 2015

After 20 hours in a plane and many more at the Airports, I finally arrived at the Trainings-house in Beijing at 2am. Besides getting to know many other Au-Pairs, I was also trained in simple Housework tasks and how to interact and teach Chinese children. So far my Stay has been really nice and relaxing. I live in a gated Community with about 30 Skyscrapers. During my stay there were many different Au-Pairs in the Trainings house. While most of them are new and from Germany, there were also one from Brazil and one from Colombia who were more experience and could teach me a thing or two. Besides the Au-Pairs is also the Family of the Trainer consisting of her Husband, Grandmother and her 5 year old girl, staying in the Apartment. The typical Lunch ... read more
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Asia » China » Guangdong August 15th 2015

Before arriving at my Host-Family in Zhuhai I had to go to a trainingshouse in Beijing. My flight was scheduled to leave Frankfurt on the 7th at 11:15 am, stop in Abu Dhabi and arrive Beijing on the 8thof August at 8am …..After waiting for an hour we could board the plane, but where told halve an hour later that the plane couldn’t fly because of technical problems.So after 3-4 hours of waiting we were told that another plane would be ready and we boarded a bus driving to the plane. We had to wait another 30-45 Minutes inside the boiling hot bus (It was about 35 Degrees 100 F. outside), just to be told that this plane wasn’t flaying either.I had to sleep in a Hotel in Frankfurt, and my flight was changed to ... read more

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Asia » China » Guangdong » Guangzhou August 13th 2015

Franck, Melanie and I had mentioned meeting up in senggigi before I departed for the Komodo tour. However this did not work out so I ended up having a few beers in a bar/restaurant on my own that night and listening to live music. I chatted to some locals working at the place and ended up receiving contact details from one of the ladies, which was amusing to me. The following day a crowded minibus picked me up for the Komodo tour. We were dropped off at a tourist centre which was packed with travellers. There I met a few guys who would jump on the same boat as me. We had to wait for a couple of hours before the boat was ready for us to load onto it. While we were waiting we were ... read more
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Asia » China » Guangdong » Shenzhen August 12th 2015

Well the countdown is on, 26 days til flying out of nearby Hong Kong to London! Am currently in the midst of getting the practical stuff done, here is what the to do list looks like at this point: - finalise work visa and transfer to China tourist visa (submit passport, photos and registration form by August 19 - throw out clothes and old stuff - move cats to new home - contact bank and organise travel money - end phone and internet - clean and move out of apartment August 31 - pack bags, suitcase for trips and suitcases to send back to OZ. Hmmm...... think thats it for the boring stuff. Now a list of fun things to do here before i go - Go to the top of KK Mall - go to ... read more

Asia » China » Guangdong » Guangzhou July 13th 2015

I just realized that the next time we will be posting we will be in Canada! It is amazing how quickly the year has passed. This afternoon, I spent some time lost in quiet reflection thinking about the things that I have learned during our time in China. Although there are a ton of things to speak of, I decided to narrow it down to three main things. Top 3 Things I Learned While in China 1. The Chinese economy is an empty city. Sean and I traveled like time bandits this year. We were here, there and everywhere. The one thing we could not help noticing as we fluttered about is that while there were cranes everywhere putting up these incredibly massive skyscrapers, the large majority of these buildings sat empty. And this wasn’t in ... read more
Shanghai Stock Exchange
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Asia » China » Guangdong » Guangzhou June 19th 2015

We walk this path. Footsteps falling: trials, tribulations, successes, defeats. The greatest question one can ask is, “Who am I?” We hope every step carries us closer. True humility comes when we stumble; True humility is when walls crumble and are rebuilt. We walk along these strange foreign paths, and one hard truth screams within. We are all human. Hold the mirror to faces, not trinkets and baubles. That may be the best way. For who are we when we lose the things that so shallowly define us? Strip away all that glitters and perhaps we will begin to understand the nature of quality. Less truly is more. In the reflection of that mirror Therein lies the rub: The greatest pursuits are born from the heart not just the need to sustain. ... read more
Kaiping - Old Hotel
Kaiping - Old City
Kaiping - Rice Fields

Asia » China » Guangdong » Guangzhou June 6th 2015

This week we have decided to create a little video... hope you enjoy! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TPZeLW1dWus Check out the 2016 dates for our Hawaiian Adventure & Hatha Yoga Retreat! myintrinsicwellness.com/retreat... read more
Like a little kid :)
Foshan - Kiln
Foshan - Kiln

Asia » China » Guangdong » Guangzhou May 29th 2015

As we waded through the haze of smoke that rose from the endless grills that lined the narrow cobblestone street, incredible smells wafted from every direction reminding us how hungry we were. We checked into our hotel in X’ian just an hour ago, and after a day of traveling, all we wanted to do was relax and enjoy a good meal. X’ian is most well known for the 8,000 Terracotta Warriors that were discovered in 1974, though right now we have one destination in mind – food – and we know exactly where we want to go. X’ian is one of China’s oldest cities and was the starting point for the ancient Silk Road and dates back to 221 BCE. As such, one of the main characteristics of X’ian is its large Muslim population, and it ... read more
The Drum Tower
Muslim quarter - fresh naan
The Terracotta Warriors

Asia » China » Guangdong » Guangzhou May 17th 2015

For whatever, reason Bob Dylan has popped into my head: “How many roads must a man walk down, before you can call him a man… How many indeed. Life is an endless maze of mysteries, each of which leads us from one new thing to the next, though we can never be quite certain just how we will progress. Of course we have our routines and schedules, the things we know well and the little details that bring us our simple pleasures, but what about the elements of life that we can never be sure of? What it is that drives one to change? While the only constant is change, I wonder how we inspire change within ourselves in relation to any given time or space. What is it that compels us to wake up one ... read more
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