QINGDAO – SEAFOOD & BEER 17 June 2009 in Qingdao, Uncategorized

Beer Street is totally iconic in Qingdao. It’s home to over 60 bars and beer shops, all with el fresco dining – simply lovely to waste away a lazy afternoon or enjoy a relaxed evening. Every day, beer made fresh in the Qingdao Brewery...

QINGDAO – TSINGTAO BREWERY FACTORY 15 June 2009 in Qingdao, Uncategorized

Since Qingdao is the land of beer (as it was once occupied by the Germans), we heard word there was a Tsingtao Brewery Factory in the vicinity. Eager to try freshly brewed beer, we headed there for our *ahem* culture experience and education on...

QINGDAO – CHILLING & EATING ON THE BEACH... 14 June 2009 in Qingdao, Uncategorized

The strangely named No.1 Bathing Beach is about a 1 min walk from the hotel, and is touted as the largest sandy beach in Asia. It was built in 1901 by the Germans after they invaded Qingdao and became a popular playtime spot for...

QINGDAO – STROLLING THE BEACHES WITH CHRIS 13 June 2009 in Qingdao, Uncategorized

Chris flew into Qingdao last night to join me for the weekend – woohoo! After a 1 hour (grrrr) flight delay, he finally arrived at just past 11pm. Fortunately we had a good ‘ol buffet breakfast to look forward to this morning – mmmm…...

QINGDAO – WORKING & EATING 12 June 2009 in Qingdao, Uncategorized

Conference day today.. it was filled with presentations and more presentations. I nominated myself to be the first, which I later patted myself on the back for – best to get your presentation out of the way early-on when everyone is still alert and...