Here we are ! This is the end of my 5 months internship in Hong Kong. It ‘s time for memories… Now I have only one quote in my mind :
“Who used to travel knows he always comes a time where we must start” (Paulo Coelho)
Time to leave ?
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The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes. (Marcel Proust)
Stereotypes ?
Stereotypes are part of our beliefs. This is a thought that may be adopted about specific types of individuals or certain ways of doing things.
Between countries we have our own belief of what look like in general a person of one country. For exemple, French people use to be describe with a bottle of wine, a baguette and a beret. Mexican people use to be describe with a sombrero.
With event like halloween, you will face to the to disguise from stereotypes. One question is always in my mind. Why do we generalize this idea of people dressing in the same way with a disguise ?
In this articles is an incredible overview of the stereotype disguise of halloween.
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Everybody wants to know how were the cities before the industrialisation process.
With this link, you will discover famous cities before town planning projects and nowadays.
See the evolution… It’s impressive !
Eat Poutine ?
Poutine is one of the most famous dishes in Canada and most especially in Quebec. It is made of fries, gravy, and cheese curds (Quebon). After you have various recipe where you can add tomato sauce, sausage, meat…
This is tyicall from Canada, but now you can find it in restaurant chain as New York. Nevertheless the best Poutine ever ar in Canada. And the best one I ate was in Montreal, in La Banquise. This is one of the most famous poutine restaurant in Montreal.
Let’s try !
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When you plan to go abroad for work or a trip, you want to know what is the level of safety in the country.
The website of the government of Canada is really useful. You will find a map of the world with all the countries filled in with different color. It represents the level of caution in the country.
http://travel.gc.ca/travelling/advisories
Take a look for your next destination!
Corrida ?
You have many words which define Spain:
tapas, sun, flamenco, fiesta, serrano ham, olive oil, Picasso, Dali … and the Corrida de Torros.
It’s an old tradition which is still really respected in Spain. But it tends to change, as many people would like to forbid this practice.
It’s difficult to give his opinion about the subject whithout knowing anything about it. It’s the reason why I searched on internet more information. So you will find here a document giving all the explanation about the Corrida de Torros.
Work in Google ?
We are facing to the development of new and youth companies, which are changing the methods of management.
This involves to improve the life of every employee in the company, in the aim to improve the efficiency of them and the one of the company.
Here is one example of the company which literally change of management method: GOOGLE
Guide for Sevilla?
Currently living in Sevilla, I was looking for a good guide to find everything I need in this city:
– where to do shopping ?
– what are the essentials places to visit ?
– place to eat?
– what to do during the night?
I have found it ! www.exploreseville.com is complete guide of Seville which will give you everything you need.
Let’s enjoy the city ….
Find a room in Spain ?
When you arrive in a new city, it’s always hard to know where to start your researches for a new appartement.
In Spain, it’s almost the same system than in Canada, for exemple. You can arrive whithout doing any research and just start your research when you are there.
In Spain there is many way to find a room:
1° Agency: this is a way to have a room before your arrival. You just have to contact them and ask what you want. The price are not really high and you can find a nice room or flat according to your requirements. Not all of them ask for management fee.
2° Website: going on the website allow you to see the location of the appartement and have more details about it by yourself. Those websites are totally free.
3° Social media: You will find many group on Facebook where people post their offer. In Seville, for exemple, it’s “Erasmus Seville housing”. And for the community of french people you have as well the group “les frenchy en Espagne”.
4° Ads in the street: this is the common way for many people to find a room in a share flat or an appartement. In Spain, you will find ads evrywhere in the streets. This is a easy way to visit and know if it is stil available.
For the price, You need to count between 200€ and 300€ for a room fully furnished, in the center of the city.
Let’s go to work ….
Les Mails-heurs De Sophie 