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A great option for short term stays in Shanghai. Located in the beautiful French concession, close to restaurants, public transportation, and more. Great hosts will make you feel at home.

In Shanghai, it can be hard to find a short-term place to stay. Landlords require a one-year contract, and moving in with roommates can be unpredictable and you will need to put down a cash deposit. One great option is Airbnb....

Find out where to get Quest Protein Bars in Shanghai, China. Using this information, and Taobao you can get reasonably priced, delicious protein bars.

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Back after quite a while with a quick entry on an awesome health/fitness product Ive found on Taobao over the last month. Before, I told you about where to get Whey Protein powder, Creatine, Pre-workout, and other fitness...

How to use Taobao to find Whey Protein in China and Workout Supplements in China

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Id written previously about creating your own home gym in China. So, now that youre working out, what about the workout supplement, protein, and other fitness food items that youd usually just get at GNC or Vitamin Shoppe? Well,...

Most of my readers are those who are planning on moving to China, or have already moved to Shanghai, Beijing, or another Chinese city and are looking for t

More than a China Tour By Guru On August 22, 2013 · Add Comment Most of my readers are those who are planning on moving to China, or have already moved to Shanghai, Beijing, or another Chinese city and are looking for the best...

Finding gyms in shanghai and China can be expensive, so if you’d like to build you own home gym using Taobao, check out my guide for an alternative to the gym

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Gyms in Shanghai are many, and they range from amazing spa-like fitness centers, which cost over $1000 a year, to local community centers, with mismatched weights and shirtless, cigarette-smoking patrons. Lots of articles have...

Get from the Zhuhai airport to Macau. Here’s a step-by-step guide to taking the bus to the border crossing, getting to Macau, and coming back to Zhuhai.

For many reasons, foreigners in China occasionally have to leave the country and then reenter. Most of the time, people go to Hong Kong, but one option is to do your visa run to Macau. If youre doing things on the cheap, you can...

Now in Shanghai we are in the period of perfect weather. These are the times after you’ve stopped using the heater and put your winter clothes away, but be

Now in Shanghai we are in the period of perfect weather. These are the times after youve stopped using the heater and put your winter clothes away, but before youre working the air conditioner overtime and wear flip-flops any...

So, what do you do if you forget your ATM card inside a Chinese ATM? Don’t have a breakdown yet, there’s likely an easy way to have your card back soon.

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Its a normal day in China, and you go into your wallet to find your ATM card, needing it to buy something at the store, or maybe to take cash out. Uh ohits not there. Youre mind is racing. Where could you have lost it? Was it...

How do get water delivery in Shanghai and in greater China? Here are steps to getting a water dispenser,choosing a water delivery company, and talking on the phone in Chinese.

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If you werent previously aware, the tap water in China is not suitable to drink. Most people use it for brushing their teeth and washing fruits and vegetables, but when it comes drinking, its best to drink bottled water. Many...

Grocery shopping in China can be difficult, but by knowing the advantages of each type of grocery store or veggie/fruit stall can save you time and money.

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Grocery shopping in China is probably not going to be as simple as what you’re used to back home. In the United States, I’d just go shopping at 1 grocery store, and find all I needed: meat, vegetables, fruit, packaged goods,...

Winter in China can be freezing, but it doesn’t have to be uncomfortable. Look here for cheap key items that you can get off Taobao and delivered to you.

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Winter is quickly descending on China,and there are all sorts of ways to stay warm. Ill get into methods in a later post, but for now I want to focus on some Ive also recently discovered the ease and joy of online shopping using...

Some tips on how to easily find an apartment in China or Shanghai. How to find suitable agents in China, what to expect,watch out for, and a little on negotiation.

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So, you need to find an apartment in China. The ultimate needle in a haystack situation. I have personally just finished my apartment search, and even though it was for less than a week, it was still exhausting. This is...