We are back open for business here in Hong Kong and Mainland China! Monday after the Lunar New Year starts is a special time – at least in Hong Kong – I haven’t seen this in Shenzhen or other Chinese cities – there are lion dances at various shops to wish well luck and riches for the shop management. We …
Visiting a Chinese Temple Before Chinese New Year – VLOG013
Almost Chinese New Year here! The city is emptying out and we pass right through the chaos at Luo Ho border crossing. But then take about an hour drive out of downtown to Da Peng Village to see a fortress and a temple. Had no idea this place existed until today! Ate some funky food, spun Miles around, and overall …
Why Writing a Book Is Awesome + Hong Kong Sightings VLOG012
Love you guys – getting great feedback just a couple days after putting online. Met some of my good friends in Hong Kong to get some testimonials – and also randomly walking around in Wan Chai and Central district for a bit of people watching! Book is free on Amazon until Friday make sure you grab it – http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01AVWFWS6 and …
Getting A Haircut in China, So Fresh, So Clean VLOG011
Been hectic with the new baby and ice cold weather and rain! But getting back in the groove, and what better way than to freshen up with a snazzy new haircut! Take a trip to the local barbershop in Shenzhen, China and experience it together!
Welcome Baby Maggie to the World – VLOG010
Been a bit longer than usual since my last blog. Because I’ve been anxiously awaiting to finish this video blog – Maggie’s birth! Business and life has been on a standstill – much different experience than my first son’s birth. So this video is a bit more personal, but some action shots in Hong Kong and Shenzhen as usual. Maggie …
Take a ride on the Shenzhen, China Subway – VLOG009
Just a few more days till I’m a new daddy. This video blog we are in Shenzhen and going to the Unchained Apps office. Will take the subway / metro / MTR a couple times and show you some of the action we deal with on a regular basis here. Also picked up my kid’s entry permit for Mainland China
Mountain Biking in Buji, Shenzhen, China VLOG008
Weekend biking in the outskirts of Shenzhen around the water reservoir up mountains. A good time w/ Mike Bellamy, CEO of Passage Maker China (psschina.com) and Neale O’Connor from ChinaSourcingAcademy.com then I headed off to Hong Kong for the few days I’ll be here. May get called back to Shenzhen pretty quick depending on how it goes w/….well we’ll talk …
Flamingos in Hong Kong – VLOG007
Still in Hong Kong, missing Miles – but took a break from the banks and government offices to stop and see the Flamingos! A bunch of friends who have known Hong Kong for years didn’t even know these guys existed. Enjoy! Plus I took the border crossing back to Shenzhen – did I catch Miles in time before he went …
Take a Ride on the Hong Kong Ferry: VLOG006
Back in Hong Kong, banks, taxes, and other work. Chatting about dealing with being away from family, both the “Chinese family” and the “American family”. Life is a struggle, but we need to enjoy it and embrace it!
Wet Baby Butt Slide – VLOG005
Sunday afternoon w/ my son Miles. Little bit of rain. Life is short, need to enjoy the time we have!
Grandpa Wang’s Birthday (+ Lots of Chinese Meat) VLOG004
Happy New Year everyone. We’re all excited for 2016. Crazy thing is my father in law, let’s call him Grandpa Wang, his birthday is today also! Its not always Jan 1, as he only follows his Chinese calendar (Lunar Calendar) but what a coincidence this year! We got him a birthday cake, and had a lot of meat for dinner! …
Hong Kong Baby Shopping + Elvis Spotting VLOG003
Life of a cross border businessman! Headed into Hong Kong from Shenzhen the night before, full day of business meetings, banks, and government offices to do. But of course, have a shopping list from the wife – milk powder, cookies, and other stuff… Hong Kong doesn’t seem to like recording in stores!
Being Yourself – Camera & In Life (+ Bug Eating)
Why is it so hard for us to be confident in who we really are? Or worrying about what other people think. Well, that is me at least – not afraid to admit it! Today, I had to go on a Chinese TV show and was a bit nervous -people around me gave some pep talks and great ideas to …