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The Beauty of Shanghai Public Transportation Cards

By Sabrina Sabino | Published: November 27, 2011

In most of the years that I was living in Shanghai, I never used those public transportation cards.  The first 2-3 years I travelled around by taxi (mainly because at the time, I thought it was affordable and convenient and also because I seldom left the dorm).  After that, I decided to get myself a [...]

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Guilty Pleasures In Shanghai

By Sabrina Sabino | Published: November 23, 2011

I’m about to share a bit of a ‘funny’ true story with you; ’til today I’ve only shared it with my twin sister because it is also somewhat shameful. When I was living in Shanghai I had something like “movie night” as often as every other night.  It was something that was mine alone; I’d [...]

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I’m At An Internet Cafe In Town

By Sabrina Sabino | Published: November 10, 2011

I’m sipping Jasmine tea at Y@wnet right now (tea sold separately).  It’s an internet cafe in town.  The price is quite affordable (SCR15 for 30 minutes), although it would be great if they offered some kind of membership so I could get a discount…heheh… The speed of internet here is better than my internet speed [...]

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My Experience With Halloween

By Sabrina Sabino | Published: November 1, 2011

In Seychelles we do not celebrate Halloween.  It’s not in the culture, nor tradition.  In recent years however, there have been a growing number of Halloween-themed events such as discos, parties, etc.  Some stores might offer Halloween discounts or sales (this is quite rare but it happens).  As far as I know, that’s pretty much [...]

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China’s Great Wall Vs. India’s Taj Mahal

By Sabrina Sabino | Published: October 6, 2011

Both are wonders of the world and I’ve always wanted to see India’s Taj Mahal.  Next month I’ve decided to take a 3-week break abroad and I’ve been pondering on whether the vacation should be to visit China or India.

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