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James' Chinese Odyssey

Photos: Beijing Nights!

CHINA | Monday, 28 Jan 2013 | Photo Gallery


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Photos: James and Ye's Beijing Reunion

CHINA | Sunday, 27 Jan 2013 | Photo Gallery


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Photos: Chinese New Year Banquet

CHINA | Thursday, 24 Jan 2013 | Photo Gallery


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Photos: Mahjong Night!

CHINA | Sunday, 20 Jan 2013 | Photo Gallery


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KTV and Mahjong - Entertainment in China

CHINA | Sunday, 20 Jan 2013 | Views [769] | Comments [2]

So on Wednesday I had my first experience of KTV. KTV - or Karaoke TV, is a very popular passtime in China, especially amongst the women. Unlike Karaoke in the West where it is held in a bar or pub with the audience being anyone in attendance, KTV is ... Read more >


New Bike, Medical Exam, First Lessons.

CHINA | Wednesday, 16 Jan 2013 | Views [406]

Well the last few days have been quite eventful. Last Thursday I picked up my bike and have been whizzing around town on it. On my first day I almost had 3 head on collisions. The Chinese seem to enjoy the game of Chicken... It's very much a case of ... Read more >


First Trip to the Supermarket

CHINA | Thursday, 10 Jan 2013 | Views [504] | Comments [2]

So my first week in China has almost come to a close. So far, so good. A lot of it has consisted of sleeping. Who'dve thought jetlag could be so severe :-\ Yesterday was my first trip to the supermarket - Auchan. Although it makes ASDA look small ... Read more >


Photos: Random walkings in Zhangjiagang

CHINA | Thursday, 10 Jan 2013 | Photo Gallery


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Photos: Arrival

CHINA | Sunday, 6 Jan 2013 | Photo Gallery


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Arrival

CHINA | Sunday, 6 Jan 2013 | Views [375]

So I have arrived and spent my first few nights in Zhangjiagang, Jiangsu Province of China.  Zhangjiagang is a small city (approx. 1 Million inhabitants) but my first impression is that it is a very lively and bustling place to live! On my ... Read more >


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