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....
Read MoreBack 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...
Read MoreId 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,...
Read MoreMore 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...
Read MoreGyms 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...
Read MoreFor 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...
Read MoreNow 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...
Read MoreIts 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...
Read MoreIf 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...
Read MoreIf youre living in Shanghai, youve undoubtably heard about the pigs that were found in the Huangpu River, which is the source of Shanghai tap water. This very scary Foreign Policy article which tries to connect the recent...
Read MoreAfter a some recent fiascos with bills in my personal life in Shanghai, I figured a post on how to read bills in China would go a long way. Bills in China are something that everyone dreads paying, but the silver lining is that...
Read MoreSo, 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...
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