In a previous entry on my own blog, I was a bit scathing about our local Water Wheel Park, but I had another look recently and I must admit I have revised my opinion. On a hot, sunny late September day, I took the screaming yellow 144 bus to the bridge over the Yellow RIver …Read More
He stood there for a long time. Tami 70-410 dumps Joan and John desperately retreated until they reached the other Examprepwell side of the door, holding two sweaty bodies tightly together. The drivers hand bent into 200-105 Dumps exam the shape of a cup, blocking the lights shone on the street light, looked at them …Read More
It’s been a couple months since our first Group Writing Project, and as it was quite successful, we feel it’s time for round two. The topic this time is “China: Love It ~ Hate It“. We’re big fans of the dao and the wacky balance therein here at Lost Laowai, and as such wanted to …Read More
This week’s Photo of the Week comes from talented HK photographer (and sometimes LLW writer) Derrick Chang, and was taken at the [*dem*] march in HK. Be sure to check out his site – www.maskofchina.com – for more great photos. Every week we’ll feature a funny, interesting or otherwise noteworthy photo here. If you have …Read More
Would you like to provide something useful to your readers? Would you like to have more people read what you have to say? If so, the first thing you need to ask yourself is: What value are you providing to your readers? If you can’t answer this question clearly & with a purpose, maybe it’s …Read More
In a last ditch effort to get my feeds working again, I wrote Feedburner. Their response, despite not being what I was hoping for, was at least honest. They’ve basically given up, and so shall I. Hello, Unfortunately, at this time we don’t have any new information to share and any blocks you noticed a …Read More
A friend of mine just turned me on to a British documentary that aired on Channel 4 back in May – Brits Get Rich In China. For anyone contemplating exploring business opportunities in China, it should not be missed. An excellent primer, it shows exactly the amount of fortitude, patience and sheer luck you need …Read More
We went to have lunch with one of Mei’s closest friends recently. There I met a lady who, after 2 years training in the early 80’s had been teaching English in high school. I soon became aware that she really didn’t have all that good a standard of spoken English, although she was perfectly understandable …Read More
As a regular air traveler to and from Beijing, I read with much interest the details of the new Beijing terminal that was showcased yesterday. I have no doubt the “design is gorgeous”. I have no doubt that the “design is world-class.” And since it’s China (quality control anyone?), I’m sure they built it really …Read More
Actually, it ‘Come From’ Shanghai. If Chinese companies can’t stand behind the Made In China stamp, it’s little wonder the rest of the world is running from it faster than you can say quilted tissue quality control. So, this is our new category – “Photos of the Week“. Every week we’ll feature a funny, interesting …Read More
Yes, It’s another one of my original headlines! Anyway, call me a counter-revolutionary hooligan if you like, or even an old f**t (lot’s do), but I really can’t get on with Chinese tea. I send loads of the finest Tei Guan Yin, excuse my pinyin, é“观音 to my Dad (86), who consumes it after lunch …Read More
The photo you see here is the one that I cut my picture from for this blog. It shows me sitting in front of some of my favourite people, waiting eagerly for a favourite snack. The kebab (if you can call them that) seller is a happy faced guy who is always really friendly and …Read More
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