Did I really live in China? Like, did that actually happen or did I dream it all up? I think about this on a regular basis, more so the past few days as I realised it has now been 11 months since I first arrived in Guangzhou to start my teacher training. To kickstart aContinue reading “Reflecting on 2020”
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WHY YOU SHOULD TAKE A STAYCATION THIS YEAR
Is it safe to travel during the current pandemic? A question a lot of us have been asking ourselves recently. Unfortunately there doesn’t seem to be a straightforward answer, and to be fair there’s no right or wrong answer either. The only problem I have with this topic is that many people are calling itContinue reading “WHY YOU SHOULD TAKE A STAYCATION THIS YEAR”
7 TV SHOWS TO BINGE-WATCH IN LOCKDOWN
I don’t know about you, but lockdown has got me reading a lot more… and binge-watching Netflix even more. The UK government may be relaxing lockdown but it’s still important to stay safe and stay home, so here’s 7 TV shows I have loved and recommend getting stuck into over the next few weeks! OUTLANDERContinue reading “7 TV SHOWS TO BINGE-WATCH IN LOCKDOWN”
THE MOST DELICIOUS COOKIES EVER
This one’s a little different to my usual travel content, but given the circumstances at the moment I thought I’d branch out a little on the blog! If you know me at all, then you’ll know that aside from my love of travel, I have a huge passion for FOOD! I’ve been attempting to bakeContinue reading “THE MOST DELICIOUS COOKIES EVER”
IT’S OKAY TO BE UNPRODUCTIVE SOMETIMES
I feel like this whole Covid-19 disaster is having a whirlwind of effects on people. It’s scary, humbling, stressful, heartbreaking, physically and mentally challenging, and so much more. It is history in the making. It’s been great over the past few weeks to see people encouraging each other online to stay positive and adapt toContinue reading “IT’S OKAY TO BE UNPRODUCTIVE SOMETIMES”
WHAT TO DO DURING LOCKDOWN
After the Prime Minister’s announcement last night that the UK is going into lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic, I had this horrible sinking feeling in my gut. Social media is filled with despair and negativity and I don’t know about anyone else, but this really isn’t helping my mindset and I can’t help butContinue reading “WHAT TO DO DURING LOCKDOWN”
LIFE ABROAD CUT SHORT: HOME FROM CHINA
It’s about time I did a bit of a life update, following the explosion of Covid-19 across the globe: I have come home. Something that I did not want to write anytime soon, only 9 weeks into what was supposed to be the adventure of a lifetime. How do I feel about this? Disappointed. Sad.Continue reading “LIFE ABROAD CUT SHORT: HOME FROM CHINA”
UPDATE ON LIFE IN CHINA
Hi everyone, I’ve been receiving quite a lot of messages recently about life in China during the coronavirus epidemic, so I thought I’d post a little update now that it’s March (!!) and around 6 weeks since the whole situation blew up. For those who don’t know, I moved to China at the beginning ofContinue reading “UPDATE ON LIFE IN CHINA”
CORONAVIRUS: LIVING IN CHINA DURING AN EPIDEMIC
As most people know I arrived in China at the beginning of January, ready to spend a year teaching English, travelling, eating lots of noodles and soaking up Chinese culture. Cut to one month later and it isn’t exactly going as planned. What was supposed to be a week’s joyous holiday for Chinese New YearContinue reading “CORONAVIRUS: LIVING IN CHINA DURING AN EPIDEMIC”
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