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Bob Burke
English expat in China
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About me
English
Speaks A little Spanish and French.
Registration: 01 November 2019
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Love Tianjin but miss the countryside! by Bob Burke
Hi Tianjin Expats, We would like to escape the city, either for a day trip or a couple of days away, but preferably not too far. Any recommendations? Bob
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Thanks bforest - we'll check it out! Read More
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Love Tianjin but miss the countryside!
Hi Tianjin Expats, We would like to escape the city, either for a day trip or a couple of days away, but preferably not too far. Any recommendations? Bob Read More
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Moving to China - What do we need? by Bob Burke
We are moving to Tianjin in January from the UK and I am taking up a teaching position at the new Juilliard School in Binhai. Would people recommend Nord as a VPN for China? Would people recommend Alipay as way of paying the bills back in the UK ...
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Thanks Vannrox, That's pretty much what we will do but I have been told that I definitely need a VPN. Read More
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Moving to China - What do we need?
We are moving to Tianjin in January from the UK and I am taking up a teaching position at the new Juilliard School in Binhai. Would people recommend Nord as a VPN for China? Would people recommend Alipay as way of paying the bills back in the UK ... Read More
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New members of the China forum, introduce yourselves here - 2019 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the China forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
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Hi rangers01, That's a generous post! Do you have any experience of dealing with S1 (spouse) Visas for China? I have taken a job in Tianjin and will get a Z Visa and residency for 3 years. I am getting married in the UK before travelling ... Read More
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New members of the China forum, introduce yourselves here - 2019 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the China forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
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Where are the best places to go in Tianjin? Read More
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New members of the China forum, introduce yourselves here - 2019 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the China forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
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Hi Julien, I'm moving to Tianjin with my (soon-to-be) wife, Gabi at the beginning of January. We have no idea what to expect and we are very excited! I will be teaching at a music academy in the Binhai area of the city by the port. I ... Read More