A Day in the Life of Shanghai

In April, we stayed collectively for a period of three weeks in China – clocking two weeks in Shanghai. I’m not sure if the time was sufficient to make me get a deeper understanding of the city, but, I’ve always felt the minute you choose to stay in an apartment over a hotel, scout for…

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What does Chinese food taste like?

Undoubtedly, Chinese cuisine is probably the most popular food globally. So, what does authentic Chinese food actually taste like? There seems to be a common belief that authentic Chinese cuisine is largely raw or bland – without a trace of spice. While there maybe some truth behind this misconception; it’s hard to categorise Chinese food into a…

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Thinking Green in Shanghai

Shanghai seems to be rapidly competing to transform itself into a concrete jungle – with jagged skyscrapers – dominating its cityscape. Oddly enough, sandwiched in-between these grey zones are huge spaces of green. It wouldn’t be hard to find locals and expats spending their weekends strolling, cycling, jogging, paddle-boating or camping in the park. And…

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Exploring Shanghai’s Eclectic Past

There’s much to explore, discover, and do in Shanghai. And the lights can totally change the appearance of a monument or building, making it worth it, to stay back till daylight fades away. There’s no real order of seeing these places, unless you’re walking or cycling. I’d suggest the metro to those who are crazy (like us)…

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