Comments on: China Syndrome http://www.ottsworld.com/blogs/china-syndrome/ Travels and Life Experiences of a Corporate American Runaway Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:31:25 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Jane http://www.ottsworld.com/blogs/china-syndrome/comment-page-1/#comment-8301 Jane Sun, 15 Aug 2010 18:18:32 +0000 http://www.ottsworld.com/blogs/china-syndrome/#comment-8301 I'm trying to not to get overwhelmed by the many memories of my year teaching in China that reading this post has brought back. There were some days when I literally cried with frustration but thankfully they were outweighed by the good. I'd agree with recommending escaping some of the major tourist haunts, and definitely avoiding organised tours. Parks where one of my favourite places - full of life and fascinating goings-on that most tourists miss. I spent most of my time in a provincial city far from the tourist trail and I'm so grateful for getting to see something so different. In northern China at least, it generally seemed that people were very helpful, but it would take a while for them to risk being friendly with you. I’m trying to not to get overwhelmed by the many memories of my year teaching in China that reading this post has brought back. There were some days when I literally cried with frustration but thankfully they were outweighed by the good.

I’d agree with recommending escaping some of the major tourist haunts, and definitely avoiding organised tours. Parks where one of my favourite places – full of life and fascinating goings-on that most tourists miss.

I spent most of my time in a provincial city far from the tourist trail and I’m so grateful for getting to see something so different. In northern China at least, it generally seemed that people were very helpful, but it would take a while for them to risk being friendly with you.

]]> By: Adria D http://www.ottsworld.com/blogs/china-syndrome/comment-page-1/#comment-4232 Adria D Tue, 02 Mar 2010 19:42:18 +0000 http://www.ottsworld.com/blogs/china-syndrome/#comment-4232 Brilliant post thanks, all the best. I really like reading this blog, it has a great position on my favourites bar! Adria D Brilliant post thanks, all the best. I really like reading this blog, it has a great position on my favourites bar! Adria D

]]> By: Food of Taipei | Ottsworld http://www.ottsworld.com/blogs/china-syndrome/comment-page-1/#comment-2837 Food of Taipei | Ottsworld Wed, 07 Oct 2009 11:39:34 +0000 http://www.ottsworld.com/blogs/china-syndrome/#comment-2837 [...] saved the best till last – Chinese dumplings. When I traveled through China a couple of years ago this was one of my favorite foods. Steamed dumplings filled with pork or [...] [...] saved the best till last – Chinese dumplings. When I traveled through China a couple of years ago this was one of my favorite foods. Steamed dumplings filled with pork or [...]

]]> By: Amanda http://www.ottsworld.com/blogs/china-syndrome/comment-page-1/#comment-610 Amanda Sun, 25 Nov 2007 11:15:21 +0000 http://www.ottsworld.com/blogs/china-syndrome/#comment-610 Hi Sherry, I just came across your blog and I've been reading for hours! You've done an exceptional job of describing the places you've been with thoughtful, honest words and wonderful photography. You have surely inspired thousands of souls who dream of doing exactly what you've done. You're a hero! Whew... so now re-entry! I actually think re-entry is kinda exciting. It magnifies just how much you've grown mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. I can even tell how much more confident and wordly you are now than you were in your first entries... Idon't even know you and I'm so proud of you! Thanks for all of the hours you've spent blogging to share the world with us! Amanda P.S. Be sure to try okonomiyaki in Japan... it's one of my favorite foods of all time! Hi Sherry,

I just came across your blog and I’ve been reading for hours! You’ve done an exceptional job of describing the places you’ve been with thoughtful, honest words and wonderful photography. You have surely inspired thousands of souls who dream of doing exactly what you’ve done. You’re a hero!

Whew… so now re-entry! I actually think re-entry is kinda exciting. It magnifies just how much you’ve grown mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. I can even tell how much more confident and wordly you are now than you were in your first entries… Idon’t even know you and I’m so proud of you!

Thanks for all of the hours you’ve spent blogging to share the world with us!

Amanda

P.S. Be sure to try okonomiyaki in Japan… it’s one of my favorite foods of all time!

]]> By: Sherry http://www.ottsworld.com/blogs/china-syndrome/comment-page-1/#comment-611 Sherry Sat, 24 Nov 2007 16:18:29 +0000 http://www.ottsworld.com/blogs/china-syndrome/#comment-611 Stacey - Pack those bags and have the time of your life! Thanks for reading, and yes coming home (even if it is for a short time) will be a shock for me! If you have any questions about solo travel, long term travel, what to bring (or not to bring), or whatever - just ask - I'm happy to help! Sherry Stacey – Pack those bags and have the time of your life! Thanks for reading, and yes coming home (even if it is for a short time) will be a shock for me! If you have any questions about solo travel, long term travel, what to bring (or not to bring), or whatever – just ask – I’m happy to help!
Sherry

]]> By: Stacey Baldwin http://www.ottsworld.com/blogs/china-syndrome/comment-page-1/#comment-612 Stacey Baldwin Sat, 24 Nov 2007 14:45:39 +0000 http://www.ottsworld.com/blogs/china-syndrome/#comment-612 Hi Sherry - I just wanted to drop you a note and say how much I enjoyed your website. I am currently in the process of planning the same type of trip (all contingent on me selling my house) and am always looking for new websites to give me inspriation when I came across yours. I too am single, 35 years old, and in need of a break from corporate America. As I was reading your description of your life and what made you want to take this trip I found I related to everything you said. Even your itinerary is similar to what I am planning. It was so nice to see a woman who did this solo as this is my biggest fear, but reading about your journey only reinforced to me that it can be done. Thanks so much for taking the time to write about your trip, you have only reinforced to me that it is the right decision for me and that it is ok to have fears. Good luck on the rest of your travels and keep posting. I am curious to hear about what it was like coming home. Stacey in Minneapolis Hi Sherry – I just wanted to drop you a note and say how much I enjoyed your website. I am currently in the process of planning the same type of trip (all contingent on me selling my house) and am always looking for new websites to give me inspriation when I came across yours. I too am single, 35 years old, and in need of a break from corporate America. As I was reading your description of your life and what made you want to take this trip I found I related to everything you said. Even your itinerary is similar to what I am planning. It was so nice to see a woman who did this solo as this is my biggest fear, but reading about your journey only reinforced to me that it can be done. Thanks so much for taking the time to write about your trip, you have only reinforced to me that it is the right decision for me and that it is ok to have fears. Good luck on the rest of your travels and keep posting. I am curious to hear about what it was like coming home.

Stacey in Minneapolis

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