Author: life-china

Nope, your poops aren't suddenly way smellier now that you live in China (well actually, maybe they are). And it's not just you: bathrooms often do smell worse here. If you've experienced a gag-reflex-inducing, sulphury, sewer smell emanating from your bathroom, that no deed of yours could ever explain, you know what we're talking about. The good news is that there is a simple explanation for the problem and a number of ways to deal with it. Know thine enemy  Ready for Plumbing 101? Wastewater from showers, toilets, and sinks in individual apartments flow into underground sewer systems via one or more central...

There’s always an occasion for flowers. Birthdays, anniversaries, Valentine’s Day, Chinese Valentine’s Day, the other Chinese Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, maybe you need an emergency bouquet. It’s the gesture that counts, right? There are a lot of florists in Shanghai. You could easily rock up and choose a bouquet in person, like you were living in the Stone Age, or you could just order one on your phone. Shops also arrange direct delivery to the recipient at a requested time. Bouquets come in all shapes, sizes and prices, so ordering online widens your browsing choices and allows you to...