Geof
@GeofW
English expat in China
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Lives in Guangzhou
Registration: 06 September 2011
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Newbie in Guangzhou . by Mercy1968
Hello , I'm a newbie in Guangzhou . I want to meet some expat in guangzhou . Me and my husband just move a couple of days ago . Help ...
Hello, Perhaps you'd like to join InterNations.org? We organise social events and activities every month. This is an international organisation and is attended my many ex-pats as well as locals. Geof Read More
Teachers in Guangzhou by EmilyBetts
Hi, im moving to guangzhou next sunday and would love to get in contact with anyone whos currently teaching english in guangzhou as i will be doing! I dont know anyone in Guangzhou yet (obviously as i have never been there before) and would love to ...
Hi, Welcome to Guangzhou, you'll find it a fascinating but very big and very hot city. I suggest you join Internations.org and meet up with other foreigners, otherwise the city can be a lonely place. Internations is a social network group and I am ... Read More
New to Guangzhou by janeleea
Hi All Im new to Guangzhou, Panyu specifically. I'm 24 yr old girl and curious as to where are the best places to meet fellow westerners in Guangzhou. Any tips? J :)
Hi, You can meet foreigners of all ages at InterNations.org I am one of the local organizers in Guangzhou. Good luck Geof Read More
spring festival is coming~! by swingriku
hi, everybody~ merry christmas & happy new year~ the srping festival is coming~! i think all the companies will have at least 1week holiday. stay in GZ or travel around? if u will stay in GZ, don't forget to pick a night in strolling in flower ...
Hi, Thanks for the info re Spring festival. I presume a good spot to watch the fireworks is Bar Street? However, I believe it will be crowded wherever? Are these fireworks, the only ones in the city? Geof Read More
Explore the countryside? by GeofW
I am new to this city. Previously I taught English in Zunyi for 3 years - much smaller and an easy place to get to know people. I now wonder if it will be the same here? In a city like this, it is so easy to be invisible and lost, on many ...
Hi, thanks for the information. Yes, I think I will have to explore Panyu. As for getting lost, technology is not my answer, I just hope for the best and follow my instinct and my nose. If worse comes to worse I'll get a cab. Like you, I've come ... Read More
western food in GZ by Kikoya
Hi everybody. I enjoy very much my staying in GZ. Despite what many people say about the city (ugly, polluted, etc...), I think there are a lot of charming places to see, but most of them are somewhat hidden and have to be discovered. My main ...
Hi, I'm afraid that is life in China. You're lucky to live in a big city where at least there is Carrefore, Walmart and Tesco which do have some western foods. After you've been here a while, you'll get used to it. Coffee beans are easy to get. I ... Read More
Networking / New Member / Meeting new people by Liang_CG
Hello everyone. I just returned to Guangzhou after living in Edinburgh, Scotland for the last 5 years, and I would love to meet some new people and make new friends with people from other countries in Guangzhou. I enjoyed very much my time in the ...
I'm from the south-east corner, a small town called Deal in Kent. A long way from Edinburgh but then distances are much longer in China Geof Read More
Networking / New Member / Meeting new people by Liang_CG
Hello everyone. I just returned to Guangzhou after living in Edinburgh, Scotland for the last 5 years, and I would love to meet some new people and make new friends with people from other countries in Guangzhou. I enjoyed very much my time in the ...
Hi Liang, Would be happy to make your acquaintance. I'm from England but now am in Guangzhou; I am teaching English here. I used to have an Auntie in Edinburgh and have visited the city many times. It is a lovely city - when the weather is nice! I ... Read More
Explore the countryside? by GeofW
I am new to this city. Previously I taught English in Zunyi for 3 years - much smaller and an easy place to get to know people. I now wonder if it will be the same here? In a city like this, it is so easy to be invisible and lost, on many ...
Hi, Yes I am British, I know the Yorkshire Dales very well and you are right, very beautiful but can be very cold and windy. However lovely on a good day. Do you know the books and the TV series "All Creatures Great and Small"? by James Herriot. It ... Read More
Explore the countryside? by GeofW
I am new to this city. Previously I taught English in Zunyi for 3 years - much smaller and an easy place to get to know people. I now wonder if it will be the same here? In a city like this, it is so easy to be invisible and lost, on many ...
Hello, Many thanks for your advice. It sounds like you have visited the Yorkshire Dales? Yes, there are so many wonderful places in China. I lived in Zunyi for 3 years and enjoyed the mountains around there. Of course travelling takes time and ... Read More
Explore the countryside? by GeofW
I am new to this city. Previously I taught English in Zunyi for 3 years - much smaller and an easy place to get to know people. I now wonder if it will be the same here? In a city like this, it is so easy to be invisible and lost, on many ...
Hi, Thanks for that information. I guess I will have to find someone with a car. However, I'm sure the parks are very nice and if I go there early, there will not be so many people. Thanks Geof Read More
Explore the countryside? by GeofW
I am new to this city. Previously I taught English in Zunyi for 3 years - much smaller and an easy place to get to know people. I now wonder if it will be the same here? In a city like this, it is so easy to be invisible and lost, on many ...
Yes, you are right. I wounldn't want to get lost :( Thanks Read More
Explore the countryside? by GeofW
I am new to this city. Previously I taught English in Zunyi for 3 years - much smaller and an easy place to get to know people. I now wonder if it will be the same here? In a city like this, it is so easy to be invisible and lost, on many ...
Hi, Thanks for the information, I will explore these places but why do you suggest I only go there in a group? Geof Read More
Explore the countryside? by GeofW
I am new to this city. Previously I taught English in Zunyi for 3 years - much smaller and an easy place to get to know people. I now wonder if it will be the same here? In a city like this, it is so easy to be invisible and lost, on many ...
And where is your hometown??? Read More
Explore the countryside? by GeofW
I am new to this city. Previously I taught English in Zunyi for 3 years - much smaller and an easy place to get to know people. I now wonder if it will be the same here? In a city like this, it is so easy to be invisible and lost, on many ...
Thanks for your welcome. I was thinking about the mountains outside of the city, I'm sure there must be some great views and fresh air there. Do you go there? Geof Read More