I cannot be too sure, if this concept will work. But, sometime ago, I had a chat with Charles Chua, and we were talking about going to China. We have not agreed on the month, but the concept goes like this.<\/p>\n
I shall book an apartment in one of the major cities in China, for one whole month. Perhaps, a 3 room apartment with cooking facilities, in a gated community. Likely convenient to supermarkets, train stations or bus stations. I was thinking of Shanghai or Beijing because of cheaper flight connections.<\/p>\n
Participants can block by weeks, we can only announce after we find the apartment or house. You can even block for a whole month. Costs will be pro-rated. Participants can travel anywhere they like. There is no itinery or schedule or plan. Participants make their flights to and out the residence. Buy your own food, and get use to local Chinese way of life in Shanghai or Beijing. Food can be as cheap as you want or as expensive as you desire. You can even buy or rent a bicycle as China roads are great for bicycles. Go see the little lanes, also practise your potonghua, have a hairdo, and drink tea the whole day.<\/p>\n
China has long term visas for us, so you can even stay 3 months. And, if you have a friend who has a house, ready to be rented out, do let us know. <\/p>\n
This trip is not ideal for those who are thinking of short stays like 3-7 days. Not ideal for those who cannot walk. Not ideal for those who enjoy Singapore toilets. Not ideal for those who do not enjoy road side stalls. And, not ideal for those who are sensitive to being lost.<\/p>\n
Now, let the dream starts.<\/p>\n
Terence Seah<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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