China

Squat Toilet Troubles

One of the biggest shocks when it comes to travelling in China is the feral state of their squat toilets. Not only do you have to get used to doing your business in the squatting position but you also need to remember not to flush your toilet paper away!


One World One Dream Olympic MTV

I was watching CCTV 9 when they announced a music video for the Olympic games, One World One Dream. Interested at what it might sound like, I saw this One World One Dream music video. Note: The video quality isn’t perfect but the audio is fine.


变化

I’ve been meaning to update but I haven’t had time to type anything up! These mid semesters and assignments are really time consuming (when you actually plan on putting effort into them)! Anyhow, I’ll update soon, I still have to post about how cool Harbin is =)


New Year Greetings 2008 from Beijing!

It’s hard to believe that I’ve been in Beijing for Christmas and New Years! It feels odd that I’m here in little Wudaokou studying for the up-coming exams (starting Friday 4th) when I’ve always had this time of year to sit back, relax and bum!


圣诞节快乐!

我很久没有参加圣诞节。小时候,我的父母带我们小孩儿去看屋子装得很漂亮的彩灯。我们从来没有圣诞树,可是我们吃特别好吃的菜。

来到北京,我的英国朋友介绍我他们传统的圣诞节。真的有意思也很好玩儿!


Christmas Eve in Beijing!

Christmas in China isn’t traditionally celebrated but more and more young Chinese celebrate the occasion for the gifts and ‘togetherness’ it brings them.

Catriona and our fellow UK friends introduce classmates to the meaning of Christmas, SWEETS! Lots and Lots and LOTS of Sweets!! =P The classes at BLCU and everywhere else around China still run [...]