Nothing to Lose, Everything to Gain

Just about one year ago, I was getting ready and organized to set out on an adventure of a lifetime. People would ask me, “Why are you going to China? What makes you want to move there?” My response, “Why not?” It was an opportunity that I couldn’t pass up and I knew the experience would make it all worth it, and it has.  I always wanted to live in a foreign country, experience a new culture and have the opportunity to travel.  This past year, I did exactly that. It was hard at times, especially the beginning.  Learning about the culture, getting lost almost everywhere I went, meeting new people and missing my family. When living in a foreign country, nothing is easy, but you learn to cope. My experience was wonderful, sometimes stressful or confusing, usually tiring, but always enjoyable!

Every holiday I had, I traveled. I traveled to Japan, Thailand, Cambodia, Macau, Hong Kong, and many areas throughout China. I did not waste a minute. I was always exploring something new. 

Here are some highlights of my traveling adventures.   

Japan-October 2012

Harbin, Xi'an, Bejing, China-December 2012

Hong Kong Trips

Cambodia-February 2013

Thailand-February 2013

All around Guangzhou

Shannon Scott-My favorite Canadian!!

Living in China taught me a lot.  It taught me to see things from a different perspective.  One year ago, when I left China, I had nothing to lose and nothing holding me back. I have gained so much from my experience abroad and will take all that I learned with me.

My favorite travel quotes that helped inspire my whole journey.

 

 

On to the next Chapter......