AnewWorld-DDS
South African expat in China
Forum posts
25
About me
South African
Lives in Beijing
Speaks English, German, and im learning Chinese
Registration: 11 October 2010
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Bored...any ideas? by AnewWorld-DDS
Hi All, I am looking for something to do, anything to get me out the house and meet people and most of all enjoy my limited time here in Beijing... I have only found one centre to offer a variety of courses in English, called the ELC (Expat ...
thank you for the post. just signed up for my first calss. :) Read More
Sim card balance check by AnewWorld-DDS
I have a China Mobile sim card. Is there a way to check how much credit i have left on my card before i run out and no longer able to make calls?
Sintax, i had the worst experiance finding that out...in a Taxi, with no money and was waiting for a call from my husband so he could meet me with some cash. It was not a good feeling, but luckly ended up well. Thank you all for the posts. Read More
Sim card balance check
I have a China Mobile sim card. Is there a way to check how much credit i have left on my card before i run out and no longer able to make calls? Read More
Bored...any ideas?
Hi All, I am looking for something to do, anything to get me out the house and meet people and most of all enjoy my limited time here in Beijing... I have only found one centre to offer a variety of courses in English, called the ELC (Expat ... Read More
Exchange Rands for RMB by SAkid03
Does anyone know where I can exchange South African Rands for Yuan (RMB)? Or is anyone interested in making such an exchange? Thanks
mmm, yes that does sound good. will mail you. Read More
kicked out of a Taxi by AnewWorld-DDS
Yesterday I thought I would try and take a Taxi. I jumped into one and showed him on the map where I wanted to go. He nodded that he knew and we were offÂ… I realized he was taking me on the 3rd Ring Road and it was bumper to bumper with traffic. I ...
it may have been impossible for him to explain it to you because of the language barrier.I totally never thought of this. I was so busy thinking about me trying to tell him something, i never thought the same problem could be reversed... Thank you. ... Read More
kicked out of a Taxi by AnewWorld-DDS
Yesterday I thought I would try and take a Taxi. I jumped into one and showed him on the map where I wanted to go. He nodded that he knew and we were offÂ… I realized he was taking me on the 3rd Ring Road and it was bumper to bumper with traffic. I ...
As one Chises person, i guided a foreign friend in Nanning. The taxi driver thought we were not familiar with this city and tried to go around the place where we wanted to go. I found his behavior and asked him to go the right way but the had ... Read More
kicked out of a Taxi
Yesterday I thought I would try and take a Taxi. I jumped into one and showed him on the map where I wanted to go. He nodded that he knew and we were offÂ… I realized he was taking me on the 3rd Ring Road and it was bumper to bumper with traffic. I ... Read More
Shopping for household necessities by AnewWorld-DDS
Hi There, I have been in Beijing for 4 days now. IÂ’m still trying to get my feet on the ground or find out which way is up... IÂ’m looking for a place where i can buy household linen like: Bedding- sheets, pillowcases Bathroom bits - towels, bath ...
Thank you for the discounts tip....because they do seem to be a bit on the pricey side. I thought with this being Asia they would have been much cheaper. Read More
new member looking for friends in Beijing by Connel84
Hello everybody, being a new member, I hope to make a lot of friends through this site. I'm a 27 year old girl from Germany. For the last 5 years I already lived abroad (France, England and Switzerland), but now decided to discover what life ...
Hay Manlin, Will keep a look out for the 27th August post. As for the weekly Tuesday meet ups, where and at what time? I would like to join in, hear stories about life here in Beijing and have a drink with you all. Read More
Shopping for household necessities by AnewWorld-DDS
Hi There, I have been in Beijing for 4 days now. IÂ’m still trying to get my feet on the ground or find out which way is up... IÂ’m looking for a place where i can buy household linen like: Bedding- sheets, pillowcases Bathroom bits - towels, bath ...
Thank you both for your advice, i will be checking these places out Tomorrow. Read More
Learning Chinese, suggestions please by AnewWorld-DDS
Hi There, I have been in Beijing for 4 days now. First thing I have noticed is that I really, really have to learn Chinese! I was wondering where did you learn Chinese? What did you think of the place and its teachers? Would you recommend it for ...
Hi jsbmeb, I already have someone who will be tutoring my husband and i...this is for only another 100 hours. Afterwards or during i was also hoping to get out the house more and meet people. I live near Chaoyang Park... and it seems most of ... Read More
Learning Chinese, suggestions please
Hi There, I have been in Beijing for 4 days now. First thing I have noticed is that I really, really have to learn Chinese! I was wondering where did you learn Chinese? What did you think of the place and its teachers? Would you recommend it for ... Read More
Shopping for household necessities
Hi There, I have been in Beijing for 4 days now. IÂ’m still trying to get my feet on the ground or find out which way is up... IÂ’m looking for a place where i can buy household linen like: Bedding- sheets, pillowcases Bathroom bits - towels, bath ... Read More
new member looking for friends in Beijing by Connel84
Hello everybody, being a new member, I hope to make a lot of friends through this site. I'm a 27 year old girl from Germany. For the last 5 years I already lived abroad (France, England and Switzerland), but now decided to discover what life ...
Hello All, My husband and i moved to Beijing 4 days ago. We arrived from Germany.... we would love to join your meet ups if thats ok? Let me know when, where and time :) Looking forward to it :) Read More