Georgia Straight BTJE Write-Up with Fiona
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Six months ago I found out about a competition involving travel passion and personality-characteristics that really define who I am. Little did I know how much the Best Travel Job Ever would take over my life! Leading up to the semi-finalists announcement I kept busy by learning about social networking and making videos. Lucky for me, I then got chosen and  began an amazing 2 week adventure in China with Sonja. Back in Vancouver, I returned to the drudgery of editing and promoting. But this is what I signed up for right? This is what I like right? Right. I suppose all jobs can be a little of love and hate at times. And really, this is a competition. I still have a real job and other parts of life to catch up on. So I was a little down in the dumps, also known as post holiday blues.

My 3 video submissions were uploaded (Youth, Couples & Boomers) and I sat back to watch this journey come to a close. Then I saw the other semi-finalists voting stats growing as mine stayed still. Judges will be making the decision as to who the 2 grand finalists are, but the public will vote in the ‘fan favourite’. My toes began to curl and my mind was set into overdrive. “I can’t just sit back and let this happen,” I said as I polished off a tub of Haagen Daz. “Sonja and I should be fan favourites. Team Asia WILL BE fan favourites!”.

Fiona's 'On the Money' shot!
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Supermarkets aren’t often in the guidebooks as hotspot places to visit-but they should be! Not only do you catch a glimpse of life for locals, you are often introduced to new/different products and possibly some cheaper gifts for home.

Watch the video below for a proper tour…

I never thought in a million years I would post such a video online. Having said that, it does answer a few questions and presents an alternative peeing option for ladies!

It’s also something to giggle at…

Click on the video below!

Post China Tip #2: Toilet Talk!, posted with vodpod


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