As the title says… 1. Kids at work 2. The freedom to cycle everywhere. I’d get mugged, raped or murdered in the streets of Jakarta. 3. Good Korean BBQ 4. Doing stupid things to our cat (though I believe this … Continue reading
Four days left until our departure. No change in the weather. I’ve always hated winter in Beijing, especially the weeks leading up to Chinese New Year. During CNY, the whole country is on a holiday. Factories are closed and there’s … Continue reading
My chapter in China is closing in one week. My mind is going through a lot of shit right now. Beijing has been my home for the past 4 years, yet the air is so suffocating that I cannot help … Continue reading
Best day at Manzhouli! Crappy food, not worth mentioning. Manzhouli, you will be missed. We’re coming back in the summer!
Spent hours chilling at Shangrila Manzhouli. They have an awesome coffee deal there. Body was still adjusting to the cold that we were too lazy to get out Walked around the mall. It was cold, dirty and dim. Went up … Continue reading
Last year I gained over 10 kgs. This year New Year’s Resolution was to lose 10 kilos by December 2013. My first day in Manzhouli has already proven my boyfriend’s theory that I am incapable of losing weight. For about … Continue reading
Last winter, a friend told us about Manzhouli, a tiny town in Inner Mongolia surrounded by ice, away from civilization, and is about a few kilometers drive from Russia. We flew to Harbin last February, but the connecting trains to … Continue reading
3rd of November is a day to remember. It’s been raining for over 10 hours now and guess what? If I close my eyes and take a deep breath, I could fool myself into believing that I am on top … Continue reading
Life has been quite uneventful since I got back to Beijing. The pollution here is escalating and lately it has been simply unbearable. I had asthma when I was small, but it somehow disappeared after a few months. Too bad. … Continue reading
