preppy_chic
Singaporean expat in China
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About me
Singaporean
Lives in Shenzhen
Speaks English, Mandarin
Registration: 12 July 2012
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bao' an, shenzhen by preppy_chic
Hi all, For those already in SZ, can you advise is bao'an really far from the central area? and is it convenient to travel from bao'an to HK everyday? thanks :)
Yes, I've found the answers to my questions, and it's not as bad as i expected! There's express buses :) Read More
Private tutoring costs by Jadeelise
hi there I'm a native English speaker and have secured a job in China but would like to earn extra with a couple hours each eve with private tutoring...I'm degree educated and have a QTS but am unsure what I should charge as I'm not in ...
hi, hope you don't mind me hijacking your post.. would like to know what's the average/market rate for one-to-one chinese tuition by a local teacher? preferably on Skype... I've rmb160/hr to rmb260/hr... Read More
bao' an, shenzhen by preppy_chic
Hi all, For those already in SZ, can you advise is bao'an really far from the central area? and is it convenient to travel from bao'an to HK everyday? thanks :)
Thank you! I've been trying to search for information on Shenzhen.. but realised most forums are not active :( Read More
bao' an, shenzhen by preppy_chic
Hi all, For those already in SZ, can you advise is bao'an really far from the central area? and is it convenient to travel from bao'an to HK everyday? thanks :)
How much should I be paying for a 1 bedroom apartment in Shajing, Baoan? any rental agent to recommend? thanks!! Read More
Rent a flat or a house in Shenzhen by Christine
Finding a place to live is a priority when settling in Shenzhen. Your experience will be of a great help for the members who want to settle in Shenzhen. Therefore, we have prepared some questions for you: Is it hard to find a flat or a house ...
Hi all, can anyone pinpoint to some online established agencies? i'm looking at shajing, bao an district. thank you Read More
bao' an, shenzhen by preppy_chic
Hi all, For those already in SZ, can you advise is bao'an really far from the central area? and is it convenient to travel from bao'an to HK everyday? thanks :)
Yes, that's what I meant. How long does it take to travel from bao'an to Futian by Metro?? And is it safe to take a taxi at night from Futian to baoán? and what's the price like? thanks!! Read More
bao' an, shenzhen by preppy_chic
Hi all, For those already in SZ, can you advise is bao'an really far from the central area? and is it convenient to travel from bao'an to HK everyday? thanks :)
Hi, thank you for your reply. What about bao'an distance from the city/central area? Also, is it safe to take a taxi at night from central area back to bao' an? thanks in advance! Read More
bao' an, shenzhen
Hi all, For those already in SZ, can you advise is bao'an really far from the central area? and is it convenient to travel from bao'an to HK everyday? thanks :) Read More
Vet services in Siem Reap? by lizbarrow
Hi Everyone, I have recently 'adopted' a kitten (about 6months old) and she is currently living outside our apartment. She was rescued from my school and as the term was finishing I was the only 'live-out' teacher that could take her with me. The ...
Hi, from what I know, there's none in Siem Reap for spaying... you have to head to PP... try facebook group for Siem Reapers for more info :) Read More
Public transportation in Siem Reap by Armand
Hi all, What do you think about the means of transportation in Siem Reap ? Is the network of means of transportation well developed? What modes of transport are available? Do you use them? How much is a fare? Are they relatively ...
There's no public transport, if you're talking about trains, buses or taxis. They only have tuk-tuks, private cars (mkt rate at usd25 per day for tourists), private vans for hire. I use the same tuktuk driver all the time, found him after a few ... Read More
5 negative things about living in Cambodia by dlm47
So what about the difficult stuff? Why not we try to prepare newcomers with some of the things in the real life, that can make it a little difficult to live here? Who comes first to the mill?
Everything is overpriced when sold to barangs? :mad: Read More
Begging/Working Children - Do You Give Them Money or Buy from Them? by anthonyteo
It's been a while since I arrived in PP and I've been approached by children quite a few times either to beg for money or to ask me to buy something from them. Now I'm pretty firm on not giving the kids money as it encourages them to beg, which is ...
I give money to children I see collecting rubbish, and I always have Oreo biscuits in my bags to give to begging children. Cheaper for me in the long run, and yes, hopefully it doesnt discourage them from going to school. Read More