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Forum: China/Hong Kong

Mar 3rd 2014, 5:44 am

Replies: 14

What to take to Shanghai

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Posted By MonsterP

Re: What to take to Shanghai

Hi Mrs M!

OK, fair that you're comparing with the UK. I've been non-resident for nearly 9 years, and I still make comparisons to the UK, maybe because of a potential return one day in the future....

Forum: China/Hong Kong

Mar 1st 2014, 2:13 am

Replies: 14

What to take to Shanghai

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Posted By MonsterP

Re: What to take to Shanghai

Morning Mrs Marooned! :-)

First of all, also see the other thread in this section - "A Patient Roadmap to China". Separate questions, but also some useful tips for you.

In order to maybe...

Forum: China/Hong Kong

Feb 24th 2014, 6:33 am

Replies: 14

What to take to Shanghai

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Posted By MonsterP

Re: What to take to Shanghai

Marooned - The bread-maker my Wife just bought was 320rmb, but that was on Taobao, you'll need to be able to read Mandarin fluently to use it, unless you have a helpful friend. Otherwise, the same...

Forum: China/Hong Kong

Feb 24th 2014, 6:25 am

Replies: 14

What to take to Shanghai

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Posted By MonsterP

Re: What to take to Shanghai

pfffill - Thanks for the tips!
Yamazaki has reduced in quality over the years here I've noticed, and too the size of their loaves. Pick them up in Thailand and you'll notice a big difference.

In...

Forum: China/Hong Kong

Feb 23rd 2014, 12:55 pm

Replies: 14

What to take to Shanghai

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Posted By MonsterP

Re: What to take to Shanghai

pfffill - Appreciate any recommendations for decent bread that you've found!
Although my Wife just bought a bread maker today, after she and her family are so disappointed with what's turned out of...

Forum: China/Hong Kong

Feb 23rd 2014, 8:02 am

Replies: 14

What to take to Shanghai

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Posted By MonsterP

Re: What to take to Shanghai

Shanghai still suffers from a lack of English translations on goods in the supermarkets and certain things that you're used to sometimes can't be found, even in the big stores like Carrefour.
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