9 months of complete oxymoron. Growth, fun, peace and serenity yet, anxiety, loneliness and fear. Moving to a different country and starting a new life along with its culture and people wasn’t the most perfect…

The evening of Saturday 9th March at about 9pm was when I headed to the airport. Mind you, my flight wasn’t until 6:50am the following morning but me being the ‘on a budget’ girl that…

Chinese New Year, also known as the spring festival or the lunar new year, officially marks visits to loved ones, exchange of gifts and special meals. Each year is represented with a different zodiac animal…

Qibao Water Town Somewhere in the centre of the Minhang district, with two broad waterways lined with houses and gardens, you’d find Qibao water town. Almost looks like a park, but without all the kiddy…

So December officially marks 2 months since arriving in China, and what a period of adventure it’s been. Despite the downsides of jetlag, falling ill, struggling to sleep and anxiety, my first 2 months in…