How to renew your Chinese driver’s license in Shanghai?
Well, it was about time. Six years after applying for my Chinese driver's license for the first time, it was time to have it renewed. As this was the first…
Lujiazui back in 2007
Back in the days when Shanghai World Trade Centre was still being built. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4qRd9Hsmz0]
China visa changes could attract job-hunting IT pros
A change to China’s visa laws due to come into force this (northern) summer could make the People’s Republic a more attractive destination for ex-pat IT professionals up for the…
How to get married in Shanghai? (From personal experience)
Yep, I have decided some time ago to tie the knot and getting married with my Chinese babe. Although marriage in China is an easy process, however getting all the…
First week of being an IBMer
In my last post, I talked about my departure from HP. From March 1st, I started working for...IBM. Yep, from HP to IBM. Only this time, my work focus is…
Today marked my last day at Hewlett-Packard
After more than 4 years of service, it felt very emotional for me to leave a team of friends and co-workers I have been with such a long time starting…
I got a laowai (老外) cup
I usually go for a cup of coffee after lunch at Secret Recipe near Zhang Jiang subway station before heading back to the office. Still, given that Secret Recipe was…
Back to (visiting) my former university in Tunis
Today, I decided to make a trip and visit my former university (Faculty of Sciences of Tunis), where I did my BSc of Computer Science. I graduated from there in…