A Brief History of the Summer Palace

March 17, 2017.Reading time 4 minutes.

China is home to many architectural wonders filled with deep history and cultural design. The Summer Palace forms one of the largest and most well preserved imperial gardens. First built in 1750, it covers an area of 2.9 square kilometers and is dominated by Longevity Hill and Kunming Lake which covers three quarters of the palace […]

Essential Phrases You Should Know Before Travelling To China

May 27, 2023.Reading time 6 minutes.

China is a beautiful and diverse country, rich in cultural history. If you’ve been following my blog, you’ll know that I spent two and a half years teaching and travelling through China. This was one of those life-changing experiences and I’ve captured so many memories here. Living in a new country has all kinds of […]

20 Photos To Inspire You To Visit Deventer

July 6, 2021.Reading time 4 minutes.

Deventer is one of those beautiful medieval towns located in the Overijssel province of The Netherlands. Situated just 88 km’s outside of Amsterdam this historic city is definitely worth a visit any time of the year. Every Dutch town has its own personality and Deventer is definitely not short of that. This centuries-old city encompasses […]

How I Left Home With $2000 and Travelled for 2.5 Years

June 1, 2021.Reading time 15 minutes.

I left home to travel on my own for the very first-time in 2011. Back then I was still a student, completing my Master’s degree and I had been awarded an Erasmus scholarship to study abroad in the small town of Nijmegen, NL. I had travelled before on holidays with my parents… in fact, ever […]

MEDICAL DEVICE COMPLIANCE RESOURCES

April 15, 2021.Reading time 5 minutes.

Hi I’m Shal – author of Life of Shal and founder of Scientist’s Sanctuary – a Science and Medical Device Compliance Resource company. I’ve authored a range of medical device eBooks and recently started creating simple easy-to-use templates to help medical device manufacturers ensure regulatory compliance. Contact me directly for more information on available resources. […]

30 Photos to Inspire You to Visit the Summer Palace

February 1, 2021.Reading time 7 minutes.

China has always held a special place in my heart. Living there for two and a half years meant I got to explore some of the many treasures. Back in 2014 I started my first year of teaching in Dongguan. It was then that we made a trip up North to the Old Summer Palace […]