Qingdao Expat Survival Guide

Stroll on Huangxian Lu, Qingdao China
Published on May 25, 2017May 29, 2017 by jacqfloro

Living, Discovering & Surviving Expat Life in Qingdao, China…one day at a time

My Go-to-Girl for Massage-Qingdao, China

Published on June 10, 2018June 10, 2018 by jacqfloro

In my previous post about Chinese massage, I describe how a good weekly massage is the answer to a long, happy, youthful life. I’ve tried other places (cheap and expensive), but my go to girl… More

Mai Dao Island, Qingdao China

Published on June 7, 2018June 8, 2018 by jacqfloro

The last couple of weekends in Qingdao, China have been gorgeous. We took advantage of the beautiful weather to marvel at the new waterfront board walk connecting Yinhai all the way to Shilaoren beach, and… More

Chinese Massage – Things to do in Qingdao

Published on June 3, 2018June 4, 2018 by jacqfloro

Despite the Magellans, Marco Polos and Ponce de Leons before me, I have discovered the elusive FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH, a miracle source that heals and cures all pain and suffering. Wanna here about it? YOU… More

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I got the &@#% Slapped Of Me, Chinese Slapping Massage

Published on August 8, 2019August 8, 2019 by jacqfloroLeave a comment

Unlike in the States where we’ve learned to be more accepting of different body types, in China commenting on someone’s weight isn’t unusual. My Chinese friends explained that these unsolicited “observations” weren’t necessarily an insult or to be intentionally rude. Nonetheless, as an American in China for 9 years, it’s a cultural difference I never understood but begrudgingly tolerated.

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