June Lee Johnston
Where are you from?
Korea.
How long have you lived in Beijing?
Ten years.
Where’s your favorite place to go shopping?
I buy most of my clothes when I go traveling, from places like Cambodia. I like ethnic culture.
Where’s the best place to indulge?
I like going to Bodhi. It’s pretty popular, and I feel comfortable there.
Where do you go on the weekend?
The parks around Lido; anywhere that’s green and peaceful.
Rovella Tan
Where are you from?
The Philippines.
How long have you been in Beijing?
Almost two years.
Where’s your favorite place to go shopping?
Vero Moda because they have my size.
Where’s your favorite place to go on the weekend?
I like to go with my family to the park. Normally we go to Chaoyang Park. We also like going to different Chinese restaurants.
Where do you go to indulge?
Starbucks in The Village. I can just sit and relax.
Yoko Inove
Where are you from?
Japan.
How long have you been in Beijing?
Almost a year.
Where’s your favorite place to go on the weekend?
My favorite place to go is Lucky Street because they have a lot of Japanese restaurants. I also like Solana – it has a lot of shops and places to have coffee.
What’s your favorite clothing label?
I like Japanese brands, but I don’t know what they’re called in English. I’d have to write it in Japanese.
Sophia Aurangzeb
Where are you from?
Pakistan
How long have you been in Beijing?
We’re here for a year; it’s been six months so far.
Where’s your favorite place to go on the weekend?
We like to explore the markets. Last weekend we went to Tianyi market [in Fuchengmen].
Where do you go to indulge?
My home. It’s comfortable, and I can keep control of the kids.
