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Lives in Ningbo, Zhejiang Sheng

Registration: 19 December 2013

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Starflip replied to a thread
8 years ago
Starflip

Ningbo by Starflip

Hi I'll be moving to NIngbo sometime soon for work purposes - education. Anyone out there who can give me the inside story on Ningbo? I enjoy running (sometimes, competitively), the arts, play guitar, photography. I'm learning to draw ...

Starflip

Hi Indah Well .. here I am at last in Ningbo. I moved into an apartment last week and I am beginning to settle. I've been to Tianyi Square and Laowaitan ... but it would be nice to find more local spots where I can meet interesting people. ... Read More

Starflip replied to a thread
8 years ago
Starflip

Ningbo by Starflip

Hi I'll be moving to NIngbo sometime soon for work purposes - education. Anyone out there who can give me the inside story on Ningbo? I enjoy running (sometimes, competitively), the arts, play guitar, photography. I'm learning to draw ...

Starflip

Thanks. When you return, it would be good to meet up for a chat! I play guitar ... but I do not read music. I taught myself. Be good to learn some of the secrets of the city from a real local :) Stay in touch. Read More

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8 years ago
Amahammar

Schools in ningbo and Hangzhou by Amahammar

Hi We are moving to China in a few months. Either to hangzhou or ningbo. Anyone who has experience of the international schools there? My kids are 14 and 15 years old.

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Hi My name is Phil Billing, from the UK. Newly appointed Principal of Ningbo International School. I visited the school in February and stayed in Ningbo for a few days. I am delighted to be taking the lead of an excellent school. I found that ... Read More

Starflip replied to a thread
8 years ago
Starflip

Ningbo by Starflip

Hi I'll be moving to NIngbo sometime soon for work purposes - education. Anyone out there who can give me the inside story on Ningbo? I enjoy running (sometimes, competitively), the arts, play guitar, photography. I'm learning to draw ...

Starflip

Thanks ... all useful. And yes ... I'm browsing the internet to see what I can find. Read More

Starflip replied to a thread
8 years ago
Starflip

Ningbo by Starflip

Hi I'll be moving to NIngbo sometime soon for work purposes - education. Anyone out there who can give me the inside story on Ningbo? I enjoy running (sometimes, competitively), the arts, play guitar, photography. I'm learning to draw ...

Starflip

Nice to hear from you Indah. I'll get in touch once I arrive and have settled a little. ** Read More

Starflip replied to a thread
8 years ago
Starflip

Ningbo by Starflip

Hi I'll be moving to NIngbo sometime soon for work purposes - education. Anyone out there who can give me the inside story on Ningbo? I enjoy running (sometimes, competitively), the arts, play guitar, photography. I'm learning to draw ...

Starflip

Thanks for the info. It's always good to learn from a local person who knows the city. I'm really looking forward to it ... and the fact that it's still more Chinese may present some challenges, but I'm pleased to be in a city that ... Read More

Starflip replied to a thread
8 years ago
Starflip

Ningbo by Starflip

Hi I'll be moving to NIngbo sometime soon for work purposes - education. Anyone out there who can give me the inside story on Ningbo? I enjoy running (sometimes, competitively), the arts, play guitar, photography. I'm learning to draw ...

Starflip

Thanks Ryan :) Read More

Starflip created a thread
8 years ago

Ningbo

Hi I'll be moving to NIngbo sometime soon for work purposes - education. Anyone out there who can give me the inside story on Ningbo? I enjoy running (sometimes, competitively), the arts, play guitar, photography. I'm learning to draw ... Read More

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9 years ago
Starflip

Distance Running in Kuwait by Starflip

Anyone interested in distance running. I'm moving to Kuwait in Janaury and would love to keep up with my running. Always helpful to have a running partner, group or club. Anyone know of anything that's already in place? I know it gets really hot ...

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Minases ... you are from Kenya? I imagine that you are already a fine runner! I am currently in the UK on vacation but will be back in Kuwait late August. I live in Mangaf and run regularly ... but I'm no so fast! I do want to train for a ... Read More

Starflip replied to a thread
10 years ago
Starflip

Distance Running in Kuwait by Starflip

Anyone interested in distance running. I'm moving to Kuwait in Janaury and would love to keep up with my running. Always helpful to have a running partner, group or club. Anyone know of anything that's already in place? I know it gets really hot ...

Starflip

I think there is a track in Mishref, but I don't know the specific address. I don't do track running in Kuwait. Read More

Starflip replied to a thread
10 years ago
Starflip

Distance Running in Kuwait by Starflip

Anyone interested in distance running. I'm moving to Kuwait in Janaury and would love to keep up with my running. Always helpful to have a running partner, group or club. Anyone know of anything that's already in place? I know it gets really hot ...

Starflip

Usually, I warm up as I jog to the beach at Mangaf. Then do up and down the beach in various formats, and often dip into the sea before stretching and jogging home. I'm even running in this weather ... pretty hot, but if you keep well-hydrated ... Read More

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10 years ago
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Food by Starflip

I am not a restaurant buff. I like to eat simple and cheap. I wonder if there is a neighbourhood in Kuwait where I might find the equivalent of an Indian chai shop ... Hot tea, fresh roti, and a really authentic curry, kahari or achaar? What ...

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Cheers, Marcus! Read More

Starflip replied to a thread
10 years ago
Starflip

Food by Starflip

I am not a restaurant buff. I like to eat simple and cheap. I wonder if there is a neighbourhood in Kuwait where I might find the equivalent of an Indian chai shop ... Hot tea, fresh roti, and a really authentic curry, kahari or achaar? What ...

Starflip

Thanks a lot ... I'll give that a try. I did find an excellent Pakistani restaurant (chai shop) in Fahaheel. It's called Sarghoda Restaurant. Definitely an authentic experience ... and excellent cheap food. Downside ... not really a place where ... Read More

Starflip replied to a thread
11 years ago
Starflip

Distance Running in Kuwait by Starflip

Anyone interested in distance running. I'm moving to Kuwait in Janaury and would love to keep up with my running. Always helpful to have a running partner, group or club. Anyone know of anything that's already in place? I know it gets really hot ...

Starflip

Hi ... Don't wait for me ... coz I may not make it. Still in the whirl of settling into the apartment and new job/responsibilities etc. Exactly where do you meet? I am living in Mangaf. I'll try to get there ... coz I'd love to run ... but don't ... Read More

Starflip replied to a thread
11 years ago
Starflip

Distance Running in Kuwait by Starflip

Anyone interested in distance running. I'm moving to Kuwait in Janaury and would love to keep up with my running. Always helpful to have a running partner, group or club. Anyone know of anything that's already in place? I know it gets really hot ...

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I like it :) Read More