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Gareth Morris is a university language teacher. He is also a part-time doctoral student. Gareth first moved to China in 2005 and, after spending a couple of years back in the UK studying for his PGCE and Masters, has now returned to the city he calls home. During his time in China Gareth has travelled extensively. His travels have taken him from Beijing and Xian to Kunming and Haikou. He has also spent time in Hong Kong and Macao. In addition to this, Gareth has lived in a number of countries across Europe, North and Central America and Asia. Closer to home, Gareth has enjoyed visiting numerous localities within Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Anhui. His Livingsu column will explore local places of interest found within walking distance of Metro line 1.
May 18, 2017
For a year when I lived in Thailand the furthest south I got in Malaysia was Georgetown. Living in Bangkok, and with the islands in the south, perhaps it was somewhat ...
Apr 20, 2017
I don't think I can remember field hockey featuring very much, if at all, during my first stint in Suzhou. During my second time it wasn't until a few years ago that I ...
Apr 5, 2017
With stunning coastline and beautiful scenery, Wales is a country that really does offer fantastic value for money when it comes to travel. The fact that England, ...
Feb 24, 2017
Arguably the club with the best training facilities in the city, the Suzhou Rugby Club, also known as the 'Late Knights', is Suzhou's premier rugby team. Drawing players ...
Dec 6, 2016
There are arguably so many places that one could write about or justify writing about that it is difficult to know where to start. For ease of travel from China in terms ...
Nov 3, 2016
When I first arrived in Suzhou the opportunity to participate in sporting events as an expatriate seemed not to extend very far beyond the weekly football league. This ...
Sep 27, 2016
This is not an activity I have had much direct working knowledge of until recently when we moved apartments. I've commuted to work in the UK, and this has ranged from a ...
Aug 31, 2016
Deciding where to live when moving to a new place can be fairly daunting. In 2005 my former employer provided the accommodation on arrival which made life very simple. ...
Aug 9, 2016
One of the highlights of a trip to Suzhou, if not the highlight, are the classical gardens. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the variety and number of gardens spread ...
Jul 4, 2016
It's interesting how it's the little things that tend to be missed the most when overseas. What's missed will inevitably vary from person to person but high on the list ...
May 30, 2016
When I arrived in Suzhou in 2005 my experiences with the sports clubs was fleeting to say the least. I played in a few SIP football competitions, some of which were ...
May 9, 2016
The range of gym options in Suzhou is fairly impressive today. When I first arrived the options were relatively sparse and limited. It was usually a choice between ...
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Suzhou Metro Line 1, with 24 stations, entered service on April 28, 2012.
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