Ever seen the advert where a Chinese man asks a store-keeper for a discount on a R1.50 lollipop? Well, that’s exactly how markets in China operate. Cash is no longer king. It’s all about negotiations and how well you can talk yourself into a cheaper deal. So if you ever plan on visiting China, keep [...]
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Posted: June 30, 2010 in LifeTags: bicycles, cheap electronic, China, glasses, shanghai, traffic
I’ve been in Shanghai for almost 10 days and I’m slowly getting used to the sunless skies, the humidity, the busy streets, and seeing people carry a bunch of 5 meter long bamboo sticks on their shoulders while maneuvering their bicycles through peak traffic. The place still looks the same as it did 5 years [...]
The world’s biggest sporting event has finally arrived in SA and my parents (in their infinite wisdom) have decided to take a month long holiday to China and skip the World Cup frenzy altogether. We are leaving this weekend and I, for one, am quite excited not to have another Vuvuzela try to permanently damage [...]
