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What's this contraption?
Last November, we successfully managed to move to a new apartment. Because of the Olympics and the upcoming EXPO 2010, rents in Shanghai have doubled and hence, we have no choice but to give our...
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A Not-So Desperate HOUSEWIFE
My hubby is my hobby! Lo and behold -- the wandering couch surfer is now a housewife. Who would have thought that after climbing the Rocky Mountains of Wyoming, biting on the big apple of New York,...
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The Dolphin
Because I always bother M to give me a massage (yeah, he now thinks I'm worst than his grandpa), he was left with no choice but agree when I pointed this gadget out in Carrefour.This is an incredible...
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Try SICHUAN FOOD in SHANGHAI
For our 3rd monthsary, M and I went back to a Sichuanese restaurant called Spicy Storm near BaBaiYang along Century Avenue (take Metro Line 2). It was called recommended by my language exchange partner...
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Carrefour - Grocery in Shanghai
One of the best things about living in Shanghai is that dining out is relatively cheap. For less than $50, you can have a sumptous meal with your family of 4 in a decent restaurant. There are plenty of...
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Must-try Chinese Food in Shanghai
Home-made Crab. Incredibly cheap at 50 RMB ($7) for 3 pieces including spices and pumpkin.Wanton Noodles with Real Soft Beef Tenderloins. Restaurant located in Zhangjiang High Tech Station, 2nd floor...
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Finding an AYI in Shanghai
If you are living in Shanghai then one of the things which you should definitely consider is to find an AYI.An AYI is a woman who comes to your house and do household chores for you. That is, clean up,...
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Learning Chinese
If you are married to an expat in Shanghai then one of the things that make your stay productive is to study Mandarin. There are plenty of language schools in the city but in my opinion, going to the...
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Travel to Beijing via Z-trains
Two weeks ago, Mos and I together with my friends went to sightsee Beijing. Because we have read good reviews on the net, we tried the non-stop soft-sleeper Z-train.It was a well-spent 498 RMB . The...
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Beijing vs. Shanghai
I may not be the most qualified person to write about this topic but I'll give it a shot. I have been living in Shanghai for almost a year whereas I've only stayed a mere 48 hours in Beijing. Whenever...
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Which is more difficult: Japanese or Chinese?
I’m interested in both Japanese and Chinese and I can speak and understand both to some level.After 3 years of living in Japan without formal Japanese courses, and a year of living in China, I realized...
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The 4-worst foreign restaurants in Shanghai
One of the great things about living in Shanghai is being able to experience authentic Chinese cuisine for incredibly low price. However, there are times when your palates simply need a break from the...
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