Author Archives: katiezanestrand

Chinese Spring Festival

Posted on February 16, 2013 by katiezanestrand

It snowed for 2 days in Shanghai last week, which is a rare occurrence.  A proper amount of snow as our fellow British teachers would say.   Being from North Dakota and Montana it is not even close to a proper amount, it … Continue reading →

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Getting Settled in Shanghai

Posted on February 6, 2013 by katiezanestrand

It is hard to believe that we have been in China for 2 weeks and out of Colorado for almost a month already.  This may not be the rosiest of posts but as excepted it is hard to start a … Continue reading →

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Stranded in Shanghai

Posted on January 28, 2013 by katiezanestrand

We made it safe to Shanghai after our 11-hour flight and smooth trip through customs.  This city is so huge!  There are lots of lights, new sounds and new smells.  Our school puts us up at a hotel for the … Continue reading →

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Farewell Hawaii…..Hello China

Posted on January 22, 2013 by katiezanestrand

Our Hawaiian adventure has come to an end and we fly out in the morning to Shanghai.  A mix of nerves and excitement have been swirling between us.  Sunday was declared as one of our last very American days.  We … Continue reading →

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Aloha!

Posted on January 16, 2013 by katiezanestrand

Aloha! We made it to Hawaii safe and sound with all of  our luggage. We flew all day on our actually anniversary but were still able to cheers with a couple flights of wine during a layover. We are now staying … Continue reading →

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Today is the day it all starts.

Posted on January 10, 2013 by katiezanestrand

After years of thought and preparation, today is the day it all starts. We quit our jobs and are leaving the comfort and security we have build here in our community of Boulder and Louisville. Now the adventurers and fun … Continue reading →

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Flights Books! Cars Sold! Visas in Hand!

Posted on January 5, 2013 by katiezanestrand

Finally!  We have our flights booked for Jan. 10th to Hawaii, which is our 5th wedding anniversary.  We will head back to the beach we got married on and to the same sushi restaurant we first ate at as a … Continue reading →

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Preparing and Adjusting

Posted on December 7, 2012 by katiezanestrand

For the past several months we have been working with a recruiter in South Korea to help place us in a teaching position there.   We have been preparing document after document to be ready for the vigorous visa process.  Background … Continue reading →

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Our History

Posted on December 6, 2012 by katiezanestrand

Zane and I met seven years ago and bonded quickly over our stories and love of world travel.  We realized we had traveled to many of the same places and even stayed at the same hostels.  After only one short … Continue reading →

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Some Quotes for our Travels…………

Posted on December 6, 2012 by katiezanestrand

Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did.   So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your … Continue reading →

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