“Gan Bei”
So the drink culture is just as complicated as the dining culture, as learn from a culture lesson by CRCC Asia. From what I can gather there are two main types of alcohol consumed here, Baijou which is Chinese rice vodka and Pijiu which is Chinese beer. Baijou can range in strength from 40% – 60%...Continue reading→
First day on the job
Today was my first day of work at the internship, we met at a close restaurant at Seafood and Dumplings and were each dropped off at our place of work by minibus with the program coordinators. I would be lying if I said I was dissapointed with the location of my internship, but given its...Continue reading→
Those Are a Few of My Favourite Things
I spent today doing my most loved past times; shopping and pampering. We spent the morning shopping in the markets, then we treated ourselves to a pedicure, once shopping was over we headed to the Shangri-La Hotel, the tallest skyscraper in Beijing, for high tea on the 80th floor. We then spent the evening watching...Continue reading→
The Pollution Strike
Day 5, second day at Natooke, I woke up feeling so ill that I had to phone in sick – not a great start. It started with a simple cold and has escalated into what I can only describe as pollution poisoning, otherwise known as the Beijing cold, so here is a few facts about pollution. Clear air...Continue reading→
“To do business, we must first be friends”
This is a post to introduce the concept of Guanxi and Mianzi, as learnt from CRCC Asia‘s culture lesson. Chinese culture is founded on mutual trust, long standing relationships and trust and it is correct to assume China is somewhat sensitive. Guanxi is similar to the western idea of ‘it’s not what you know it’s...Continue reading→
Beihai Park
With 27 degree heat, clear blue skies and sunshine today was perfect for a visit to Beihai Park. Beihai Park is one of the oldest, largest and best-preserved ancient imperial gardens in China located in the city center. Today is also Marc’s 22nd birthday.
Four Months On
When people ask why I chose China I reply, ‘Why not?’. Choosing an internship in China is one of the best decisions I’ve ever made! Albeit, the internship itself wasn’t fantastic but the experience as a whole is one I will treasure forever. So, what did I learn from China? First and foremost I met...Continue reading→
