bsmausler on news Polish Man on Scooter Kicks Over Jaywalking Woman in Nanjing (21 comments)
What's disappointing about these stories is that it gives foreigners a bad name. I hope he rides safely next time. Full Comment>>
bsmausler on news Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth: 8 Dessert Spots in Shanghai(3 comments)
These all seem to be Western dessert food. I wonder what the best places are to get Chinese desserts in Shanghai. Full Comment>>
bsmausler on news Budget Shanghai: Living on 10,000 Yuan Per Month(23 comments)
It seems pretty affordable to live in Shanghai. The combined typical cost of rent with utilities, food, transportation, household items, clothing, and medical insurance adds up to less than $1000. I would like to teach English in China, and it seems like the typical income from English teaching is more than enough ... Full Comment>>
bsmausler on news Man Pays 5,000 Yuan for 4 Blind Dates: 3 are Terrible, 1 is a Prostitute (8 comments)
I probably won't use that service if I ever lived in China. As awesome as it would be to date a woman in China, it seems like this matchmaking service is expensive and isn't good at finding matches for people. Full Comment>>
bsmausler on news China Plans to Introduce National Tobacco Legislation This Year (4 comments)
It's crazy that the smog in many big cities in China already hurts people's lungs, and then on top of that, they smoke. That being said, I also do things to my body that aren't healthy, so I sort of understand why people smoke. Full Comment>>
bsmausler on news 5 Reasons I am back in China: Reverse Culture Shock is Real(62 comments)
I'm definitely with Cynthia on the employment opportunities in China and on the cost of living. I'm from the Bay Area where rent is ridiculously high. One other reason I want to live in China is the food. Full Comment>>
bsmausler on news A Foreigner’s Guide to Buying Vehicles in China(22 comments)
I would love to have a car or motorcycle in China and have the freedom to go wherever I want conveniently. The Youtuber Serpentza has some awesome videos of him riding a motorcycle around China. Full Comment>>
bsmausler on news Protecting Yourself from Air Pollution: 5 Things You Need to Know (7 comments)
It sometimes becomes addicting to look at AQICN and check out the pollution levels of various Chinese cities. The only thing I don't like about that site is that they don't show averages or historical data, so it's more difficult to find out typical pollution levels in China. Full Comment>>
bsmausler on news Spring Festival Travel Guide to Destinations and Buying Train & Airline Tickets(16 comments)
I can't imagine how crowded the railway system must be in China around the Spring Festival. If I ever live in China, I hope to have frequent flyer miles stocked up so I can use them to leave China during the Spring Festival to escape the crowds. Full Comment>>
bsmausler on news The Great Laowai Exodus: Why Foreigners Are Leaving China(135 comments)
While it's my dream to live in China, the pollution is one of the main doubts about moving there. There are some multi-national companies that pay employees bonuses to live in China, since so many of their employees have been hesitant to breathe the smog. Full Comment>>
bsmausler on news Computer Repairman Posts Creepy Photos, Calls Female Client a “Prostitute” on QQ(11 comments)
I'm glad that the guy apologized, and the woman accepted the apology. That computer repair person was lucky that he got off with paying $45 for his action. He could have possibly gotten fired or criminally charged for that. Full Comment>>