Latest Forum Posts

• • November 29, 2011
    
  • Forums > Living in Kunming > International Calling from Kunming
    

    Thanks for the Skype advice- I use it often for casual calls home, etc. However, I really want to know about an international calling code I can use with my cell phone- it is not always convenient for me to access the internet, and even when I can, we all know that the internet here isn't always the most reliable. I would prefer the convenience of just calling using my phone.

• • November 29, 2011
    
  • Forums > Living in Kunming > International Calling from Kunming
    

    I use China Mobile- does anyone know if we can use the 12593 long distance code here in Kunming? The only thing I can find online says it only works for Shanghai, Beijing, and Guangdong.

    If we can use it here, what are the rates, and can it be used for text messaging too?

    Any light anyone could shed on this would be extremely helpful. I've been looking online for hours and still can't get any straight answers!

• • August 21, 2011
    
  • Forums > Living in Kunming > Lazy Bones Restaurant Is Closed
    

    Elliot, we are very, very sad to see LB go, but we all know that with your talent and drive that whatever you do next will be even better! And next time, you won't have a crappy partner holding you back! Keep your head up!

• • May 9, 2011
    
  • Forums > Travel Yunnan > Decent place to stay near the Beijing airport
    

    Do any of you know of a good motel/hotel that is affordable near the airport in Beijing? I stayed at one last time I traveled through that was pretty disgusting. Just want a clean, quiet place to crash before catching a flight early in the morning. Any advice would be much appreciated!!

• • April 13, 2011
    
  • Forums > Living in Kunming > email alternative
    

    I just signed up for mail at gmx.com. A couple of techie sites recommended it, and it seems pretty great so far. It imports your gmail mail, too, so you don't have to cancel your old account. And, if you have tree-huggin tendencies, it seems that the company's servers are run with renewable energy!

Latest Reviews

• • Smillz
    May 13, 2012
    
  • Kunming > Lost Garden Guesthouse & Restaurant
    一丘田七号客栈

    I wanted to follow-up my previous review. We gave the place another chance today, and were so glad we did. It seems the service issue is being addressed, and the Sunday Brunch was beautiful and delicious!! Thanks to the owners and staff for the lovely experience.

• • Smillz
    October 12, 2011
    
  • Kunming > Wicker Basket
    馨香烤屋

    The staff here are the friendliest, most eager to help workers I have encountered in Kunming. This place definitely makes living in the Dian Chi area more pleasant! Keep up the great work, Wicker Basket!

• • Smillz
    June 3, 2011
    
  • Kunming > Salvador's Coffee House
    萨尔瓦多咖啡馆

    I am really surprised at the last two negative reviews- to me Salvador's beats any other Western restaurant in Kunming hands down. Great food, very reasonable prices, and service that puts other places to shame. As for complaining about things like having too many foreigners-well, if you are so interested in having such an authentic "Chinese" dining experience, perhaps you should choose a CHINESE restaurant. Just my two jiao.

• • Smillz
    March 14, 2011
    
  • Kunming > Camel Bar
    骆驼酒吧

    I wholeheartedly agree with the last few reviews of the new place. If the owners get some ventilation/smoke eaters going, figure out how to make a decent cocktail, and train their bartenders to work a little more quickly, this could be hands down the best place in Kunming. Please make it happen, Camel Bar!!! We're all counting on you!

• • Smillz
    March 4, 2011
    
  • Kunming > As You Like
    有佳面包店

    Best mojitos in town, hands down. The pizza is fabulous, too! Its wonderful to have a place with such character here in Kunming!

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