Archive for November, 2009

Pictures of 2009 Shanghai marathon

Posted under asides on Sunday, 29 November 2009 by admin
In early August, Marc van der Chijs threw up a ball whether we wanted to run a half marathon in November. Shortly, a big deligation from Spilgames signed up and started exercising. Today was the day - now the Shanghai marathon is over, I'm looking back to a great event. Besides my father Johan...

Five fun things to do in Seoul

Posted under Korea, tips on Sunday, 22 November 2009 by Joop Dorresteijn
I was talking to my friends about my life in Seoul. Our New Delhi cab driver suddenly became excited; he was flying to there the day after! In return, I spend the rest of the drive about the things to do in this marvelous city. He was so grateful for the info that he didn't want any money for our...

In San Francisco bay area

Posted under Entrepreneurship, United States on Friday, 13 November 2009 by Joop Dorresteijn
I'm together with Silvia Man in San Francisco bay area for the week (My hotel is right in city center), I will be updating this post from time to time and share my experiences. Driving our rented Nissan from San Francisco to San Jose, we're crashing dinner parties, conferences and visiting...

Halloween 2009

Posted under China on Sunday, 1 November 2009 by Joop Dorresteijn
Americans celebrate Halloween. I don't understand what it is about, or what one is supposed to do. Being an outsider, I was surprised to learn that the spooky American tradition is known and celebrated throughout the International community in Shanghai as well. It's bit different...