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Lanzhou beef noodle isn't hotpot. It's the type of food locals don't usually cook at home, they are professionally made and served at halal…

1915 is legit. They are a actual chain that operate in the city of Lanzhou. Taste is on par with the big chains you can find there, but not…

Yes those could be useful as long as the final destination aligns with your trip plan. But they are not on sale right now (although there…

I'll take it if Tokyo is my final destination. Direct flights never go this low. It'd hardly be worth it if you are visiting another city…

To sweeten up the deal NH flights from Sydney now fly to Terminal 2. Same building as the domestic flights. Not only this save you time at…

If you are looking for flights to Japan, Flybuys to Velocity gives you decent value. 42000 velocity points ($420 of grocery) + ~$80 tax…

All ATMs with the major banks (such as ICBC) charge nothing for foreign card withdrawal (unlike the daylight robbery in Europe) so if you…

China Eastern is fine. It's a company with stupid PR but flight experiences are more relevant to specific routes, seasons and aircraft.…

Ditto. Although I never really engage in those conversations I do observe how their opinions change. Most of my taxi rides happen in…

On 5 - Taxi drivers. They like to ask you about the Trade War or Ukraine or Hong Kong. I usually just smile and pretend I do not know much…

Visa-free transit usually doesn't work on deals like this because you have to be on a direct flight on both legs in/out of China. China…

As I said Alipay/WeChat for Visa/MC was only recently (re)introduced about two months ago. I'm still skeptical because the last time they…

Also, a good way to experience China (only big port cities obviously) short-term without having to deal with the hoops to jump is to use…

Haha you got my point. I often tell people who say "it's fine" in China it's because they have not seen things being a lot more normal in…

I do agree China is an awesome country to explore, which is why I feel it's a real shame with all the artificial barriers put for…

Also I used to be a local so I have an Alipay account tied to my old identity, and I use it to pay for stuff there. I would never give them…

You still have a right to use cash. It is illegal to refuse cash. You get looks but I think most of the time you still get away as they do…

What I said is about the government... the people in China are generally nice but not so much I can say about the "machine" and the way…

As someone born and raised there I wouldn't say China is just like any other country to travel in. I don't buy the Mordoch fearmongering…

I just tried with a $25... there is a setting to apply credits on the Pay Now screen which reduces the amount that is due on the booking.…

The Velocity Offer is back with 6 free weeks as well. Depending on the level of cover you are after and what can you do with Velocity it…

For late Dec departure / early Jan return anything less than $1100 return will be a killer deal.

HND is also good for certain international connections particularly for destinations in Asia such as HK or Shanghai. It has a much newer…

Checkout some higher places for summer back country skiing and onsen. Your better bet is on the first half of the month, which is already…

Competition. ANA flies SYD to HND. HND is a more desirable airport in every way.

Flew both JAL and ANA to Tokyo last year and I recommend JAL as a far more superior option to fly into Japan than Qantas or any other non…

$229 (pre CashRewards) is a good price for Voyage. At this discount I would recommend it over Paperwhite.

Got GBHQ for $380 at Big W Macquarie this morning. Not displayed on shelf though. Need to check with staff and it came straight from the…

[@sp00ker](/comment/3796468/redir): From the accounting perspective I actually don't see much difference between cash reward programs /…

[@sp00ker](/comment/3793908/redir): You many need to consult an accountant for this but last time I checked bank/CC rebates are considered…