January 2007
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By Carrie on January 23, 2007
We were served this gorgeous whole fish at Lavender Cottage in Hsinchu after we thought we had ordered fish steak. We are continuously delighted and surprised by the variety of dishes that end up before us throughout our travels in Asia. Dining out is one of the greatest pleasures in life. Fish?, originally uploaded by globetrotterI. Oh glorious glorious food! One [...]
Posted in Culture, Taiwan |
By Carrie on January 23, 2007
1. Speak clearly, slowly and distinctly. 2. Manage your class effectively. It’s important to establish and enforce classroom rules, but remember that it’s also important to have fun with your students. If you’re having fun, they’re having fun. My students are much more responsive and willing to participate when they are having a little bit [...]
Posted in ESL | Tagged China, ESL, ESL teaching tips, Games, People, Students, Teaching, teaching ESL, teaching tips |
By Carrie on January 21, 2007
An ongoing list of updated resources for traveling in China. After living in China for three years, these are some of my tried-and-true resources for travel in China.
Posted in Budget Travel, China, Travel | Tagged Accommodations, China, china accommodations, china flights, China Travel, China travel resources, Great Wall Tours, The Great Wall of China, Travel, Travel Planning |
By Carrie on January 21, 2007
Ubud is constantly referred to as “The Heart of Art,” and is considered by most to be the heart and soul of Bali. Plus, it boasts truly amazing culinary delights from around the world, culture in the form of traditional dance, plays, art, local temples and architecture.
Posted in Bali, Culture, Travel | Tagged Art, Culture, Indonesia, Ubud, Villages |
By Carrie on January 20, 2007
An account of my first week in Northern China in March 2003.
Posted in China, Teach and Travel | Tagged Changchun China, Cultural Observations, North East China, Reach To Teach, Short Stories, teach abroad, Teach and Travel, teaching in China, Travel Journal |
By Carrie on January 19, 2007
Central Bali is an artisan’s paradise and you can find a little bit of everything in Ubud.
Posted in Bali | Tagged Art, Indonesia, Ubud |
By Carrie on January 19, 2007
Ubud is constantly referred to as “The Heart of Art,” and is considered by most to be the heart and soul of Bali. Ubud is a small, tranquil little town in the foothills of Bali and it is full to the brim with artists of all sorts. It’s the art and cultural center of Bali.
Posted in Bali, Culture | Tagged Art, Indonesia, Ubud, Villages |
By Carrie on January 18, 2007
Winter Camp at Bai Da Wei English School in North East China. Every year thousands of people move away from their homelands to live and teach in foreign countries around the world. Why teach abroad? Hands down, it is the best way to broaden your horizons. There’s no better way to see the world, try [...]
Posted in ESL | Tagged Teaching |
By Carrie on January 17, 2007
Ubud, Bali is rather a special place. Apart from all the fabulous art, glorious food, haunting music, and incredible rice paddies, are the monkeys at the Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary.
Posted in Bali, Culture, Travel | Tagged Hiking, Temples, Travel Journal, Ubud |
By Carrie on January 16, 2007
Jo Rees reminds me of a tiger. She’s strong-willed and independent, a natural born leader and totally fearless. She’s a go-getter than leaves no stone unturned as she races towards fulfilling her hopes and dreams. Incredibly brave, lively and engaging, Jo always lands on her feet, ready for her next act in life, pursuing it [...]
Posted in Blog | Tagged Artists, Bloggers, Friends, Link Love, Photographers, Photography, Taiwan |