Jane Farrelly
Where are you from?
Australia
What is your occupation?
I’m a teacher at Beijing City International School (BCIS).
How many children do you have?
Two boys: Louis (26) and Leo (8). Leo goes to BCIS.
How long have you been living in Beijing?
Six years
Where do you like to shop?
Zara, H&M, Sanlitun Village, and Qiancaohua in Nali Mall. For Leo, we go to Zara, Uniqlo, and Yashow Market.
Where do you like to eat?
Element Fresh, Alameda, Capital M, and SALT
What’s your favorite spot in Beijing?
We like the Temple of Heaven and the Great Wall.
Where is your outfit from?
My scarf is from H&M, my jacket is from Uniqlo, and my boots are from Decathlon.
Favorite park:
Tuanjiehu Park
Monica Caamaño
Where are you from?
Spain
What is your occupation?
Therapist
How many children do you have?
Two: Betelihem (7) and Adanech (12). They both attend the British School of Beijing.
How long have you been living in Beijing?
One year
Where do you like to shop?
We go to Sanlitun Village and Solana.
Where do you like to eat?
Element Fresh
What’s your favorite spot in Beijing?
Bookshops like Xinhua Bookstore
Where is your outfit from?
My coat is from Decathlon and my bag and shoes are from Spain.
Favorite outdoor activity:
Cycling and ice skating
Favorite park:
Chaoyang Park
Andrea Schlotman
Where are you from?
US
What is your occupation?
Stay-at-home mom
How many children do you have?
Two. They’re 7 and 4, and attend Tianjin International School.
How long have you been living in Beijing?
We’ve been living in Tianjin for seven months.
Where do you like to shop?
The various markets, such as Yashow Market
Where do you like to eat?
Western restaurants like Grandma’s Kitchen
What’s your favorite spot in Beijing?
The Legend of Kung Fu at the Red Theater
Where is your outfit from?
Motherhood [from the US] Favorite outdoor activity:
Cycling
Favorite park:
Taifeng Park in Tianjin
Thierry Nath
Where are you from?
France
What is your occupation?
Manager
How many children do you have?
I have a son, André (18 months).
How long have you been living in Beijing?
10 years
Where do you like to shop?
For André, I go to Mothercare and Uniqlo.
Where do you like to eat?
Olas Tapas Cafe
What’s your favorite spot in Beijing?
798 Art District
Describe your style.
Casual
Where is your outfit from?
Decathlon
Favorite outdoor activity:
Tennis
Favorite park:
Chaoyang Park and Si’de Park
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