
Lawrence Wayne Duplessis
@duplez
Canadian expat in China
Forum posts
13
Contacts
42
About me
Canadian, Married with children, 65 years old
Lives in Zhenjiang, Jiangsu Sheng
Speaks English, weak Indonesian
Registration: 05 June 2014
About
Occupation
I am Employed.
My expat journey















Zhenjiang, Jiangsu Sheng, China
I'm currently teaching at Zhenjiang First Foreign Language School.
Teacher of English (Middle school) and Conversation (High School)
Zhenjiang is a small city by local standards, with only about three million people. There are several restaurants and shopping malls. This is surrounded by scenic areas, historic sites, and some of the nicest people you'll ever meet.
Our nearest airport is in Nanjing, which is a nice city to visit. It's a 20-minute trip on the High-Speed train or a 90-minute trip on the Airport shuttle bus.

Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
I was teaching at Mingde Experimental Bilingual High School. It was one of the nicest experiences I've had as a teacher. My colleagues and the students made me feel welcome and appreciated.
Teacher of Academic Writing and World History
Shenzhen is a sprawling megapolis across the water from Hong Kong. It has a wide selection of cuisine, attractions, and places to see. Dapeng district was our little corner of Shenzhen. It felt more like a small town, which was nice for long walks and having a breath of fresh air. The view of the mountains was always inspiring.
It was a bit too far from the city proper on the rare occasion we cared to go there.

Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia
I was teaching, and training teachers online.
Teacher, teacher-trainer
It's home
It's getting expensive

Toronto, Ontario, Canada
We were evacuated from Wuhan.
I was teaching online.
I was home.
Home didn't feel like home.

Wuhan, Hubei, China
We were living there for two and a half years. Like too many people, Covid changed our lives. We were evacuated to Canada. Then, we returned to Indonesia for almost a year before making our way back to China in 2021.
A teacher at Weiming Experimental School in Wuhan, Hubei, China.
A chance to experience China again.
Cold

Chiang Mai, Thailand
Training Expat teachers
TEFL Training with TEFL International
Teacher-trainer
Beautiful city. Great restaurants, great for walking. Nightlife is available but not in your face.
All was good

Changsha, China
Managing an English Language Course. Recruiting, hiring and training teachers(both local and foreign) Marketing. recruiting students(children and adults. Preparing and delivering Corporate language courses.
Director of Studies
It was a challenging position and an exciting time for myself and my family
The hours were long, and I often spent seven days a week at the office

Jinzhou, Liaoning, China
A good experience that I shared with my wife, daughter and granddaughter.
Director of Studies for English First Jinzhou
People,travel,food
A bit dirty. A few closed-minded individuals who made a small part of each week less enjoyable than it could have been.

Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia
I was teaching at EF English First
Teacher
I was home.
Mosquitoes

Ilsan, South Korea
Teacher

Ban Phe, Thailand
Teacher-training
Teacher-trainer

Busan, South Korea
I taught, I edited,I took pictures,I hiked and I socialized
Teacher
People, food,scenery,culture
It was a difficult adjustment at first with very little time to de-pressurize

Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia
Teacher-training
Teacher-trainer
Food,people,culture,history
traffic

Canada
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The holiday season in Indonesia by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Are you about to celebrate the holiday season in Indonesia? In many countries and cultures, the festive season is the time for happiness and reunions/gatherings. Is it so in Indonesia? How do Indonesians celebrate this very special ...
Before I arrived in Indonesia in late 1996 I was resigned to the idea of a low-key Christmas. I was quite surprised to see all the decorations in stores and malls as early as late November. The first year was my first trip to Bali and to ... Read More
Are you happy in Indonesia? by Priscilla
Hello everyone! According to the 2016 UN World Happiness Survey, Denmark, Switzerland and Iceland are the happiest countries on earth. How about you? Are you happy in Indonesia? Do you feel happier today in your host country than before in ...
Are you happy in Indonesia? In general, I'm happy. If you stopped me at any point on a given day you'd probably get the impression of someone who enjoys their life, enjoys their surroundings and is fairly positive about things. People are ... Read More
Surabaya to become alcohol free city by tel522
The second-largest city in Indonesia, Surabaya, has approved a bylaw that bans the production, distribution and consumption of alcoholic beverages. 鈥淚f in three months [Governor] Soekarwo does not respond to this bylaw, it would be ...
We can find beer at Hokky, Papaya and Ranch Supermarkets and there are a few industry contacts where we can buy cases. Of course you can still stop at hotels, bars, restaurants and outdoor venues like Spazio, and the Loop. Read More
Surabaya to become alcohol free city by tel522
The second-largest city in Indonesia, Surabaya, has approved a bylaw that bans the production, distribution and consumption of alcoholic beverages. 鈥淚f in three months [Governor] Soekarwo does not respond to this bylaw, it would be ...
Surabaya has never really been a draw for tourists, except for transit. The City of Heroes has been a magnet for local business people with both legal and illegal diversions. As a transit point for trips to Bali, Bromo, East, Central and West Java ... Read More
Visitors to our spot of reality in Surabaya. by duplez
A little girl in a hijab just showed up at the house to meet her mom, who cleans for us three days a week. This grade three student is a very polite, respectful child. This is due to upbringing, good manners and being a decent person. As the Bundy ...
I agree Fred Thailand had it's moments, but when I travel it's Indonesia that I'm homesick for. Regards,Wayne Read More
Need Help - English Teachers or Native Speakers by rossbach.e
Hi, I'm an expat from the states living in Jakarta. I currently started a web service and we need help with some of the English. Any expats out there willing to lend a hand? Just let me know ya! Thanks!!!!
Hello I'm from Canada, and I live in Surabaya Happy to help once I know a few details Look forward to hearing from you Regards,Wayne Read More
Visitors to our spot of reality in Surabaya. by duplez
A little girl in a hijab just showed up at the house to meet her mom, who cleans for us three days a week. This grade three student is a very polite, respectful child. This is due to upbringing, good manners and being a decent person. As the Bundy ...
Hi Fred. I'm originally from Canada. As I lived in a small northern village of 300 people, it was common for the community to bring in teaching couples to our small school. My teachers during those formative years were British. I have worked ... Read More
Visitors to our spot of reality in Surabaya.
A little girl in a hijab just showed up at the house to meet her mom, who cleans for us three days a week. This grade three student is a very polite, respectful child. This is due to upbringing, good manners and being a decent person. As the Bundy ... Read More
Top 5 tips to live in Indonesia by expat.com
Hi, When you are going to live abroad, you may have a lot of questions. Hence to facilitate you in this process, we are inviting expats to share their top 5 tips with regards to settling and living in Indonesia. What recommendations would you ...
Five tips for living in Indonesia(or anywhere that's not your point of origin) 1. Don't assume the us vs them mentality. It's an easy attitude to slip into and wear like armor. Shrug it off, as it will only embitter you and stop you ... Read More
New in Surabaya - looking for other expats by Miss_S
Hello dear expats, I already went through the other threats but I had the feeling that almost all of them became to another topic.. Sooo, my questions: are there any expats in Surabaya at the moment? How long are you guys staying here? I arrived a ...
Hello I live in Surabaya, and have for quite some time I teach here and train teachers We have a gathering each month through a group called InterNations www.internations.org We have a gathering this Saturday at Hacienda Sat 11 Oct 19:00 - Sun 12 ... Read More
New in Surabaya - looking for other expats by Miss_S
Hello dear expats, I already went through the other threats but I had the feeling that almost all of them became to another topic.. Sooo, my questions: are there any expats in Surabaya at the moment? How long are you guys staying here? I arrived a ...
Hello I live in Surabaya and have been here since 1996 We do have get-togethers once a month( a mix of expats and foreigners) duplessis.wayne@gmail.com Regards,Wayne Read More
Advise on the places to visit in Indonesia and looking for friends by sahsah
Hi Everyone, I'm Isah, me and my colleagues are planning to visit Indonesia next month. This will be our first time to tour in the country, so our ideas are only limited. I would like to seek advise from you guys, aside from the fascinating ...
Yes, I have lived in Surabaya for a number of years We run a small teacher-training center here Hope you enjoy your holiday Regards,Wayne Read More
Advise on the places to visit in Indonesia and looking for friends by sahsah
Hi Everyone, I'm Isah, me and my colleagues are planning to visit Indonesia next month. This will be our first time to tour in the country, so our ideas are only limited. I would like to seek advise from you guys, aside from the fascinating ...
A couple of places relatively nearby Jakarta tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g297706-d1541645-Reviews-Bogor_Botanical_Gardens-Bogor_West_Java_Java.html things2doinjakarta.com/todo/details/wisata-agro-gunung-mas-tea-plantation A chance to ... Read More