Traveling in Hong Kong: Tai O Village
I visited Tai O fishing village last Tuesday while I was waiting for my passport in Hong Kong. If you want to see a different side of Hong Kong you should visit this charming place on the Lantau island. You…
My foreign name is too long for ICBC
Two weeks ago I wrote about the Chinese supermarket experience and I would say that going to a Chinese bank is an interesting event too. I have an account in ICBC (Industrial and Commercial Bank of China), but had some…
Getting to know Guangzhou: Sun Yat-Sen University north gate (Day time)
During day time the area around the north gate of Sun Yat-Sen University is quiet and peaceful. City worker sweeping the ground. Family members taking photos of each other. Small girls running around. Boys practicing roller skating. Schoolkids resting after…
Buying a camera in Hong Kong – Don’t! (Part 3)
Still smiling few hours before scam number 2. Trying to act like a real expat! Earlier this week I told you how I ended up buying my camera in Guangzhou because the prices were the same (or higher) in Hong…