3 shipping options to relocate items from Beijing back to Singapore US and Thailand
In an earlier post, I shared my experience moving out from my Beijing apartment remotely. I was studying in Beijing and had …
Success! Moving out of my apartment in Beijing during COVID19
For those renting an apartment overseas, COVID19 must have been quite a heartache, especially if you’ve returned home and left the apartment …
10 super useful high quality products to buy on Taobao
I was back in Singapore in early this year, walking around Chinatown looking at the products on display. It dawned on me …
Visit Niajo for good Spanish food in Beijing
It has been a while since we had Spanish food (most of the time it’s our friend in Singapore cooking for us) …
Three tips for booking air tickets from Singapore to China
If you’re planning on booking a trip from Singapore to China, there are many options available. I’m currently based in Beijing and …
Three reasons to cook hairy crabs in Beijing and how to go about it
I’ve just discovered the perfect dish to make in Beijing and it’s none other than the hairy crab (大闸蟹)! When my friends …
8 tips on renting an apartment in Beijing Haidian
As shared in an earlier post, I have relocated to Beijing for a two-year study programme. I’ve learnt that renting an apartment …
Why QuanJuDe has the best Peking Duck in Beijing
In an earlier post on my visit to a popular Peking Duck restaurant HuaJia YiYuan, I said that while the Peking Duck …
Why Yuanmingyuan the Old Summer Palace in Beijing is worth visiting
After making a big mistake of spending RMB450/ SGD90 on an over-priced cup of Jasmine tea at the Lao She Teahouse in …
Review: Having Peking Duck at HuaJia Yiyuan in Beijing
Huajia Yiyuan was a recommendation by a German friend who I met while climbing the Great Wall. He said the roasted duck …