Monthly Archives: December 2016

Sharp practices

Back in the 1990s many computer catalogues would quote prices that were exclusive of VAT and delivery. I think this is now banned in much if not all of Europe, but such sharp practices of hidden costs is alive and … Continue reading

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The Blarney Stone

Although I found the Blarney Stone on the map a while ago, for various reasons I only got round to visiting it this weekend. If you take exit 7 from Shaanxi South metro station you will be facing south on … Continue reading

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The Tipsy Fiddler

This is the pub I was originally looking for when I found Green Dragon, which itself is located around the corner. Tipsy Fidder is located on Xingfu Road itself on the same building, which explains its inaccurate location on Google … Continue reading

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