I forgot I was American. At least I didn’t feel American when I returned from China. I truly became Chinese. I’ve been back on U.S. soil for a month now and sometimes things are still really weird. Leaving China was one of the most bittersweet things I’ve ever felt. By the end of my contract … Continue reading One Month American
A magical trip to the real Avatar mountains By now you’ve probably heard about the world of Pandora which recently opened at Walt Disney World, and you’ve probably already been. But did you know that you could actually visit the real life Pandora in the mountains of China? The Heavenly Pillar and the many other … Continue reading The World of Zhangjiajie
My Chinese New Year adventure was one of the most amazing things i’ve ever done in my life. It was filled with new experiences, it was scary, it was exciting, it was simply amazing (well mostly). The start of our trip was incredibly rough. Unfortunately I was sick and stayed sick throughout the first week … Continue reading Chinese New Year
It’s been almost six months since I’ve moved to China and it’s been nothing short of interesting. I haven’t posted in months mostly because everything I feel the need to say, I’m not particularly proud of. Sometimes I’m ashamed of how I’ve been feeling. Every day there is something about China that shocks me, amazes … Continue reading six months
Two months ago I walked through the airport in tears wondering if I was making the right decision to leave my life behind and start something completely new. I’m turning 25 soon and as many know, I’ve already begun my ‘quarter life crisis’. I suppose that’s how I ended up in China. I’ve struggled lately … Continue reading take the road less traveled on
It’s still crazy to think that I've been in China for over a month already. Almost every day on my walk to work I forget that I'm living in a foreign country when it is so obvious that I am. I'm surrounded by a culture, language, environment, and scent that are all completely new to … Continue reading something waits beyond these palace walls
I am still so overwhelmed with emotions over the amazing day my best friend Meghan planned for me. She surprised me with a scavenger day of adventures, ending with a surprise going away party! Never have I had someone go so above and beyond to make me feel so loved and special. I can't even … Continue reading happy tears
This weekend I had a going away party for my family and friends. It was so nice to get to see everyone before I head to China next week. To put everyone in the Chinese spirit we had Chinese fruit, candies, fortune cookies, drinks, desserts, and decorations. It was nice to see everyone trying new … Continue reading bon voyage
It's officially one month until I begin my journey through China! I've been working on my paperwork for the last three months and the last step is finally here! My working papers have been approved so this week I can head to the Embassy to apply for my Visa. Now that the paperwork is coming … Continue reading the countdown begins
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Adventures by Ashley 