Gullekian
Canadian expat in China
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About me
Canadian
Lives in Beijing
Speaks Armenian, French, English, Arabic,
Registration: 11 January 2010
new member looking for friends in Beijing by Connel84
Hello everybody, being a new member, I hope to make a lot of friends through this site. I'm a 27 year old girl from Germany. For the last 5 years I already lived abroad (France, England and Switzerland), but now decided to discover what life ...
Hello Connel, Welcome to Beijing and hope you'll enjoy your stay, Beijing is a nice and safe city, people are nice and friendly, and of course like any other big cities, it has its advantages and disadvantages........ One of the most important ... Read More
NO Drive Day - Update by Manlin
Source http://www.bjjtgl.gov.cn/publish/portal0/tab41/info24131.htm The no drive day has changed again. From 11 April 2011 - 9 July 2011 the no drive days as per the last digit of the car number plate are: Mon - 2 & 7 Tues - 3 & 8 Wed ...
One less worry for me, I don't drive in Beijing........ :-) Read More
moving to Beijing with young children by Beth73
Hi, my family and I are moving to Beijing (date to be confirmed) with my husbands work. I am writing to enquire about information about what it is like to live in Beijing, we currently live in Melbourne Aust. My children are 3 yrs old and 18 months ...
When you choose your house or apartment, make sure it is not too far away from your husband's office, because the traffic in Beijing is a bit of a problem..... Read More
First snow this year~ by tink
Finally came the snow~ Everyone's excited about the snow?? hope it's not gonna all melt by tmw
Milou loves it when it snows....... :-) Read More
Spanish girl in beijing! by Beica
Hi!!!! I've jsut arrived 4 days ago to beijing and I wanna meet people from Spain or Europes o Usa or Australia...no chinese people for once! :D I'm looking for job so meanwhile I'm a bit bore and alone! Best Bea!
Thank you Manlin, Thank you Christine, I was thinking the same thing, I was just curious to know if there were other reasons as well....... P.S. By the way Manlin, I'm having a coffee talk get-together next week, (possibly Wednesday) a Mexican ... Read More
RE; Kindergartens in Beijing too expensive by smie joe
Hi anyone can Advise about Kindergarten in Beijing. We have found only very expensive one charging for Pre-Kindergarten 116,000 RBM. Our boy is 3.5 yrs old. All advise are welcome.
Glad I don't have kids.... :) Read More
Spanish girl in beijing! by Beica
Hi!!!! I've jsut arrived 4 days ago to beijing and I wanna meet people from Spain or Europes o Usa or Australia...no chinese people for once! :D I'm looking for job so meanwhile I'm a bit bore and alone! Best Bea!
Hi tonyru, Can you please avoid using your caps lock on the forum. Thank you very much.Hello Christine, I personally don't like to read letters or documents where all texts are in cap letters.... Bur just out of curiosity, why you don't want ... Read More
First snow this year~ by tink
Finally came the snow~ Everyone's excited about the snow?? hope it's not gonna all melt by tmw
There isn't that much excitement over an "artificial" snow...... :) Read More
what do you think of beijing? by survival #13
give me your opinions about BEIJING.. places to go, things to do, what you like and dislike from beijing and all you want to share :)
I would add to Manlin's comments: - Likes: safety and security, good social life - Dislikes: Traffic jams and pollution :) Read More
Hi all! I am newbie!
I have a friend who's from Singapore, he used to send his son to an international school here in Beijing. He is not in Beijing right now, he went to Singapore for the Chinese holidays, when he will be back next week I'll ask him which school did he ... Read More
Looking for a PT job by jamesji
Any advices guys?
@Manlin, probably that was a Google translation :-) Read More
Newbie! by PeregrinatorPractice
Hi! I'm living in Daxing (about an hour by subway South of Beijing) I've been here about 6 weeks on a 15 month contract. I try to make it into the city as often as I can for some sense of normalcy since it's pretty remote down here. :) Nice to ...
Hi Peregrinator Practice, Nice to meet you here, Usually Manlin's events are in the evenings, after 7:30, but sometimes he also organizes week end trips outside Beijing... By the way I also have a house in Daxing, I usually go there for the week ... Read More
Can taxi driver speak English in Beijing? by Beijing Driver
While you are traveling in Beijing and you want to go somewhere by taxi. did your taxi driver understand you? It is ok for your communication with taxi driver in English? I am interested your experiences in Beijing? Let share your experiences in ...
If the taxi drivers speak English that should rase teh taxi fare no??? Imagine a Chinese who will go to Canada or the States and asks if the taxi drivers speak Chinese hehehe Read More
I wanna make new friends!!
How could someone feel lonely in a place where there is 22 million people living?? Read More
How to make friends in Beijing by expat.com
We have been talking about [url=/forum/viewtopic.php?id=891]loneliness when you are abroad[/url], let's now talk about how to make friends (locals or expatriates) when you're living in Beijing :top: [b]Which are your best tips ...
Thanks Manlin, By the way, I'll be coming to your event on Tuesday, I'm out of Beijing now but I'll be back Sunday night. Hope I'll have the chance to meet you :) Read More
Coffee in Beijing is crazy expensive! by chinagbud
I just spent 95rmb on a half pound or less of coffee, does anyone know where I can buy some bulk coffee where I don't have to get a 2nd job to pay for it? I visit Changping and Chaoyang regularly, I would greatly appreciate any help, thanks:)
I know, although pods are not so bad but I think capsules are the best, you can get that thick creamy espresso flavor, capsules are a bit more expensives than pods, but if you like coffee, I guess you don't mind a few RMB extra per cup. Pods are ... Read More
How to make friends in Beijing by expat.com
We have been talking about [url=/forum/viewtopic.php?id=891]loneliness when you are abroad[/url], let's now talk about how to make friends (locals or expatriates) when you're living in Beijing :top: [b]Which are your best tips ...
There is Beijing stuff: http://www.bjstuff.com/ :) Read More
Coffee in Beijing is crazy expensive! by chinagbud
I just spent 95rmb on a half pound or less of coffee, does anyone know where I can buy some bulk coffee where I don't have to get a 2nd job to pay for it? I visit Changping and Chaoyang regularly, I would greatly appreciate any help, thanks:)
Last week I paid 100 RMB for 250 gram illy coffee (espresso), it is a bit expensive but all imported stuff are expensive here, unlike North America, there is customs and duty for imported food here, plus the bureaucracy for customs ... Read More
How to make friends in Beijing by expat.com
We have been talking about [url=/forum/viewtopic.php?id=891]loneliness when you are abroad[/url], let's now talk about how to make friends (locals or expatriates) when you're living in Beijing :top: [b]Which are your best tips ...
wow Manlin, I give up, I serrender, you're too strong for me :) Read More
How to make friends in Beijing by expat.com
We have been talking about [url=/forum/viewtopic.php?id=891]loneliness when you are abroad[/url], let's now talk about how to make friends (locals or expatriates) when you're living in Beijing :top: [b]Which are your best tips ...
Manlin, I like your quote, How about "join the network" "don't sit under the cork" Read More
What type of work is available for Australians in Beijing?
With that kind of background probably your best bet is to contact the Australian Embassy to Beijing, they might guide you to find a suitable Australian company here... or if you want I have a friend who was looking a person with business management ... Read More
Does anyone know where I could buy SlimFast in Beijing?
somewhereinchina is right, but if you're only coming to Beijing twice a year, then it's best to bring your "slim fast" with you, but personally I wouldn't touch that stuff.... I would suggest you eat Chinese food, it's light, not fattening ... Read More