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Jun 30, 2014

Qingdao, China

Having spent my penultimate week in China travelling around with Dad, my final week seemed to arrive very suddenly. The goodbyes started as soon as I landed in Qingdao, as I headed to my final English lesson with Coco straight from the airport. I gave her a DVD of Planet Earth as a goodbye present, which she seemed quite chuffed with, a…

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Qingdao, China

I'm in Qingdao, China from August 2013 - June 2014 for my year abroad - I'm spending most of my time studying at Ocean University but also plan to travel around China at weekends and during the holidays. I'll post updates and photos as often as I can - hope you enjoy!

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Jun 30, 2014

Qingdao, China

Having spent my penultimate week in China travelling around with Dad, my final week seemed to arrive very suddenly. The goodbyes started as soon as I landed in Qingdao, as I headed to my fin…

New blog entry posted

Jun 8, 2014

Qingdao, China

About a year or two ago, my Dad started working as a Non-Executive Director of a Chinese company called CAMKIDS, a shop that sells children's outdoor clothing, footwear and equipment. This r…

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May 24, 2014

Qingdao, China

Approaching the finish line… I ended by last blog post by saying that I was alternating between periods of wanting to go home, and periods of really enjoying my time here. That weird mix h…

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Apr 1, 2014

Shinan, China

As I turned over the next page on my lovely Tooting Bec Lido Calendar, it suddenly hit me that it's April. April!? Despite the past month and a half really dragging on at times, now it feels …

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Feb 9, 2014

Zhucheng, China

Chinese New Year, or 'Spring Festival', is a big deal in China. As you've probably read in the annual news articles, mass migration occurs as millions of people travel hundreds of miles in or…

BK Hi there--I realize this blog post is almost 6 months old, and I hope you don't mind me leaving it. I might be moving to Qingdao, and currently do Bodyattack. Did you ever try it at the gym you go to? Is it like the normal Les Mills Body attack or is it not the same thing?

Mar 3, 2014 re: At the gym

Bo Ping I can't believe this is the first time I've read this post! Amazing. PS: Shout out on your next post pls.

Jan 12, 2014 re: October

Christoph Hey Ellie, just saw this on offexploring's 'travel blog of the day' then realised it was you!

Dec 17, 2013 re: End of Term 1

your anonymous fan ellie i love you

Nov 3, 2013 re: October

Ellie It wasn't the same without the LMS gals! Massive 'Ellie's night' when I get back please? xxxx

Sep 28, 2013 re: Birfday and other stuffff

Harriet Yaaaay! I've been checking nearly everyday to see how you're doing but sounds like you're having great fun. Glad you managed to do a mini 'Ellie's thing' Chinese style. xx

Sep 18, 2013 re: Birfday and other stuffff

Christoph Interesting stuff, and great to hear that Saul's better!

Sep 14, 2013 re: Getting settled