Tag: China
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What’s your size?
Size can be a highly sensitive topic if not presented correctly. XS or XL can mean different things to different people. For some, being extra small is nice but others may feel that it translates to tiny, bony or skinny. Likewise, the other end of the scale is another massive minefield. One of the biggest […]
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Airbnb surprises
Travelling has not been the same for me and my family since the advent of Airbnb in 2008. While there have been horror stories of staying in such accommodation, my experience so far has been positive. Over the years, I have stayed in Airbnb in a number of cities across four continents — Asia, Australia, […]
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Ohhh…that bowl of good rice!
Just a bowl of good rice. The name cannot be more in your face. It says it all. This chain called “Just a Bowl of Good Rice” serves really good rice. And that’s coming from someone who is trying to wean himself off rice. We stumbled upon this outlet by chance while shopping in Wanda […]
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Shanghai Disneyland: Magical and most memorable
The main reason for our December holiday to Shanghai was to visit Disneyland. It’s the final stop in our family’s Disney adventure that started with Disneyland Paris in 1999. Dubbed “The Happiest Place on Earth”, Disneyland has never ceased to amaze us with each visit — to Hong Kong, Tokyo, Orlando, and Anaheim. The atmosphere […]
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Hai Di Lao: Sizzling hotpot experience
Dinner at 海底捞 (Hai Di Lao) was on our must-do list while in Shanghai. And we wasted no time because that was where we headed immediately after we checked in to our hotel. After a check with the concierge on the nearest outlet, we were on our way to the Nanjing East Road restaurant. For […]
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