Erin Go Bragh!
The first blog of our holiday trip to Europe — Ireland!
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Christmas Break Pt. 4: Melbourne!
In between Beijing and Melbourne, we spent a few days in Hong Kong to recharge. Hong Kong has become a bit of a Happy Place for both of us (it sure was for Cameron; being one of the first places he went to when he started traveling), and it’s our goal destination. We simply love
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Beijing 2.0 – for Christmas
There are truly only two reasons why we chose to spend Christmas in Beijing: number one, our friend Amy. She lives there and she had time off. It was more appealing to spend Christmas with a dear friend and by ourselves, much as we like each other’s company. Number two, we wanted to revisit some
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Chengdu, Leshan, and the Giant Buddha!
As part of our journey in Chengdu, we took a day trip to Leshan. Leshan is the site of the Dafo or Giant Buddha. This one was carved out of a stone mountain by monks. It took 90 years. This statue and the surrounding buildings are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Some of the other
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The New Digs – An International Teaching Apartment in Shanghai
If you’re interested in teaching abroad, this post can help to give you an idea of what an international teaching apartment might look like. This was technically our 2nd apartment in Shanghai, but the first we were able to find and choose on our own. Keep in mind this was in 2014! Technically this update
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October Break: Exploring Shanghai – A City of Past & Future
Hola amigos y amigas!!! October break has come and gone. Our first proper break since we arrived. We spent it exploring Shanghai. I have been subbing more than I thought I would, mainly at the Upper School. It’s great. In addition to Zidisha and applying for jobs, that has kept me fairly busy. Since most
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