Category: Blog
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Guns N’ Roses in Hong Kong
I basically went to Hong Kong to see Guns N’ Roses, a band I’ve followed since I was a teenager. When I’d heard that they were doing an international leg of their “Not in this Lifetime” tour (which started waaay back in early 2017, I was wondering if they were going to make their way…
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End of Contract 2 and 4.5 Years in China
So it’s that time of year again when I get to accept another one-year offer for employment here in China. This will be the sixth contract I’ve signed in this country (three at a university and three with the current company) and make it just about five years in Beijing. And each time this happens,…
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Taiwan 2019: Second Impressions
And this is the second set of things that stuck out to me as we travelled throughout the island. The first post was mainly about what I had seen in Taipei whereas this post is more island-wide. You can find the first post here. Transportation The buses beep constantly. Whether it’s turning left or right,…
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Taipei 2019: First Impressions
So we’ve been in Taipei for a few days already and I’d say we’ve been done a pretty good job of being on the move. We’ve both walked a fair distance and used public transport to move about the city, 20,000 steps per day isn’t unusual. Taipei is an easy city to walk around, though…
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Taiwan 2019: Expectations
It’s been nine years since I’ve set foot on the island and, unlike before, I’ve learned a little more about the island, its history and current struggles. The last time I went was a delay in returning to Canada after having worked and travelled abroad for a year and half. This time, however, I’m working…