@Paddywaks1967
English expat in China
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English
Lives in Guangzhou
Speaks English, French(badly), Japanese(badly)
Registration: 19 November 2011
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Room to rent on Shamian Island? by Paddywaks1967
Hello everyone Having read a lot about Guangzhou now it seems that one of the nicest parts of the city is Shamian Island. Does anyone know if it is possible to rent a room in a shared flat there? If so, how much would it cost? Regards Michael
Hi Chym Thanks for the advice. Seems that you have to pay a bit extra to live on Shamian island. What do you think of the place? Michael Read More
Room to rent on Shamian Island?
Hello everyone Having read a lot about Guangzhou now it seems that one of the nicest parts of the city is Shamian Island. Does anyone know if it is possible to rent a room in a shared flat there? If so, how much would it cost? Regards Michael Read More
Hotel or Apartment? by Paddywaks1967
Moving to Guangzhou in February and wondering whether it's better to rent an private apartment or rent one of the 'apartments'that are advertised in hotels? Maybe it's better to rent a room in a shared apartment? Don't know anyone in the city but am ...
Coming to Guangzhou to live and work. Be there for at least a year, probably more. Regards Michael Read More
Hotel or Apartment? by Paddywaks1967
Moving to Guangzhou in February and wondering whether it's better to rent an private apartment or rent one of the 'apartments'that are advertised in hotels? Maybe it's better to rent a room in a shared apartment? Don't know anyone in the city but am ...
Qcychen I've heard that real estate agents try to mark up prices for foreigners so I know I'll have to be a bit careful. Don't know anyone in Guangzhou yet though I've chatted to some very nice people from this website and, hopefully, I'll meet up ... Read More
Hotel or Apartment? by Paddywaks1967
Moving to Guangzhou in February and wondering whether it's better to rent an private apartment or rent one of the 'apartments'that are advertised in hotels? Maybe it's better to rent a room in a shared apartment? Don't know anyone in the city but am ...
Hi Chym Happy New Year! Lol! Never tried bugs or worms though I'm sure some people like them. Just not for me. Michael Read More
Hotel or Apartment? by Paddywaks1967
Moving to Guangzhou in February and wondering whether it's better to rent an private apartment or rent one of the 'apartments'that are advertised in hotels? Maybe it's better to rent a room in a shared apartment? Don't know anyone in the city but am ...
Haven't tried snake or dog...ever! Dogs are pets in the uk and nobody eats them. Did you become a veggie for health or moral reasons? Michael Read More
Hotel or Apartment? by Paddywaks1967
Moving to Guangzhou in February and wondering whether it's better to rent an private apartment or rent one of the 'apartments'that are advertised in hotels? Maybe it's better to rent a room in a shared apartment? Don't know anyone in the city but am ...
Hi Chym If you say that something is up or down the road you mean that it is nearby. Been to Scotland many many times. Some parts are very beautiful. Haven't eaten meat or fish in over 20 years so living in Guangzhou should be interesting as ... Read More
Hotel or Apartment? by Paddywaks1967
Moving to Guangzhou in February and wondering whether it's better to rent an private apartment or rent one of the 'apartments'that are advertised in hotels? Maybe it's better to rent a room in a shared apartment? Don't know anyone in the city but am ...
Hi Kim Thanks for the welcome. Not in Guanghou until end of March now as have to go to Shanghai for a month or so. Happy to meet up when I do get there. Regards Michael Read More
Hotel or Apartment? by Paddywaks1967
Moving to Guangzhou in February and wondering whether it's better to rent an private apartment or rent one of the 'apartments'that are advertised in hotels? Maybe it's better to rent a room in a shared apartment? Don't know anyone in the city but am ...
Hi Najiharbi Not sure what I'll do yet. I get free Mandarin Lessons anyway so I'll see how it goes. Michael Read More
Hotel or Apartment? by Paddywaks1967
Moving to Guangzhou in February and wondering whether it's better to rent an private apartment or rent one of the 'apartments'that are advertised in hotels? Maybe it's better to rent a room in a shared apartment? Don't know anyone in the city but am ...
Hi Chym Happy Christmas! I'm English but from an Irish background. Aberdeen's a little bit up the road from me in Scotland. Did you like the place? Very cold this time of year. Michael Read More
Hotel or Apartment? by Paddywaks1967
Moving to Guangzhou in February and wondering whether it's better to rent an private apartment or rent one of the 'apartments'that are advertised in hotels? Maybe it's better to rent a room in a shared apartment? Don't know anyone in the city but am ...
Thanks Chym Good to have someone welcome me to the city. Is Guangzhou your home city? Read somewhere you'd been to Yorkshire? Ever venture further up north to Newcastle Upon Tyne? Michael Read More
Hotel or Apartment? by Paddywaks1967
Moving to Guangzhou in February and wondering whether it's better to rent an private apartment or rent one of the 'apartments'that are advertised in hotels? Maybe it's better to rent a room in a shared apartment? Don't know anyone in the city but am ...
To be honest, I don't rule anywhere out at the moment as I just don't know the city well enough. Think when I get there I'll get a vibe for somewhere I like and know that I want to live there. Fully intend to learn the language as well so don't just ... Read More
HAIR CUT?? by Siyula
Has any one had a hair cut yet? I wanna change and get some highlights but am really terrified to go and ask someone to do an Americans hair... no ones blonde here... has anyone gone yet?
Hi Siyula Almost went to get a 'haircut' the first time I was in China a few years ago. Very glad I didn't as, stupid me, the so-called barbers were in fact brothels. Hey ho! Part of the learning experience I suppose. Michael Read More
Hotel or Apartment? by Paddywaks1967
Moving to Guangzhou in February and wondering whether it's better to rent an private apartment or rent one of the 'apartments'that are advertised in hotels? Maybe it's better to rent a room in a shared apartment? Don't know anyone in the city but am ...
Hi Chym77 Good to hear that there are a lot of good places to live in Guangzhou and that I have a number of options available to me. Looking forward to living there. As I don't know anyone there, I'll probably be tempted to share a flat...either ... Read More
moving soon to GZ by antocuscy
hello members, I will move to GZ next spring as expat for european company. I'm Italian,I love travelling but I have never been in the east side of the world. I don't know anything about GZ and I would like to receive any feedback about the ...
Hi Armand Moving to Guangzhou myself early next year and, from what I've read and heard, it seems to be a great place to work and live. I'm really looking forward to it. I think you should too. Michael Read More