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High-speed train to Qufu After spending many weekends at the Kung Fu Acedemy, I feel like travelling on my own for a change, exploring the nearby region. I choose Qufu, an easy destination to reach by high-speed train. The city is best known as the birthplace of one of China’s …
Yimeng Mountain Tourist Area and Gui Meng Scenic Spot It’s the weekend again, and I feel like escaping the school for a while. Looking for nearby mountain areas, the Yimeng Mountain Tourist Area and Gui Meng Scenic Spot come to mind. They don’t seem to be that far away, so …
Linyi After another week of intensive training, a group of students decide to spend the weekend in Linyi. I’m in, as I haven’t seen anything yet – apart from the airport – of this modern city, famous as a major trade and logitics hub. We take Didi taxis, and I …
Getting stronger in China After having spent 2,5 months volunteering and looking after others, it was time to look after myself again. Tai Chi, Qi Gong, and yes, even learning Kung Fu seemed like the logical next step! Besides I want to learn something new in each country I visit… …
The Tianmeng Mountains are calling… not only for our weekly practice sessions of stretching, kicks and Qi Gong, but this time also for a special “school trip” while helping to create a promo film. I am already familiar with the South Gate section of the Tianmeng mountains, where we train …
Two and a half months just passed like in a blink. I was not sure WHY I should visit Australia again after 22 years, but a feeling deep inside of me told me that something was waiting for me. So I trusted my gut and went with the flow. Now …
Workaway at Kadampa Buddhist Centre After being so spoilt by having the most wonderful workaway experience at Swan Cove – Raymond Island it was time for something new. Heavy-hearted I said “Goodbye” to Dave who dropped me off at the Bairnsdale train station so I could catch a train to …
Project Interrupt Project Interrupt is a grassroots experiment exploring the connection between human wellbeing, community, and the environment. At its centre is HEART – a sailing vessel built almost entirely from marine debris collected in Southern Tasmania – but the project reaches far beyond the boat itself. Through cleanups, creativity, …
Swan Cove – Waterfront Island retreat Slow down – FEEL…The peace of wild things. The healing essence of nature. The rejuvenating effects of the salt air. Opening to vibrancy and innate vitality. And to an awe inspired life!That’s what the brochure says of Swan Cove Waterfront Island retreat on Raymond …
Paying forward in Paynesville Before starting my Workaway I had decided to spoil myself with a few days off and connecting with the locals of Paynesville. Luckily I found a couchsurfing spot again! My host, had generously offered to pick me up from the train station in Bairnsdale. Due to …
