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Dali (Yunnan) The city of Dali, in modern-day Yunnan, was once the capital of the Dali Kingdom, also known as the Dali State. It is home to the Bai ethnic group, whose rich culture is still very much alive today. As you wander through the narrow streets of this charming …
Tea ceremony and coaching Being a coach myself, I have met many colleagues over the years: mental health coaches, fitness coaches, sport coaches and life coaches. But until today I had never heard of a tea coach! I met Mabol through Couchsurfing. She couldn’t host me, she invited me to …
Kunming (Yunnan) After two months of training and endless learning at the Kung Fu Academy in Shandong Province, the time has come to move on to a another Province of this vast country. I take a flight from Linyi to Kunming, the capital of Yunnan Province. Kunming lies on a …
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 …
