So, after a few Mandarin lessons, my Chinese local teacher says my accent is great. I can say hello, goodbye, thank you, order some food, ask for the bill and of course, I know and I don’t know, especially the latter. You know, all the basics. I can actually understand a few words/phrases when people […]
The Bund
Yesterday was the perfect day to sight see and go to The Bund (Waitan) considered to be the face of Shanghai and the confirmation that Shanghai is China’s most international city. It’s the place where people from all over the world come to see the impressive skyline that borders the Huangpu River. Many of the […]
Tian Zi Fang
Charming art district, full of galleries, cafes, boutiques and narrow walkways, a small oasis to escape the busy streets of Shanghai. My favorite gallery was of Rui Yuan C Photography. I will probably go back to buy a picture or two.
The Magic Number
Since I now have a working Chinese phone and phone number, I can make use of the greatest invention ever. The Shanghai Call Center, also known as The Magic Number, is known among the expat crowd and foreigners as a number to call when in need of help. You call to speak to a live […]
Shanghai. First impressions
There are some major differences/peculiarities: Slow internet with many restrictions As Western as Shanghai is, most people don’t speak English People still smoke indoors everywhere and anywhere Chinese people are not big coffee drinkers, mostly tea You cook in a Wok, as opposed to in a pan; you have a rice cooker Most things are […]
Nǐ Hǎo! Greetings from China!
I never really wanted to come to China. The decision of coming to Asia, particularly to China, came from seeking a challenge for myself and moving past disappointments in New York. As they say, when one door closes, another one opens. China is one of those doors and I’m thrilled to open it. One random […]