Ten Must-See attractions in Shanghai
Shanghai is China’s modern, pulsing heart. It’s home to millions of people, and as the economic center of the country,
Shanghai
I Finally Broke Down and Went to Shanghai Disneyland
Disneyland. Ugh. What place on earth better represents the soulless void of American consumer capitalism? Maybe Walt Disney himself wasn’t
I Finally Broke Down and Went to Shanghai Disneyland Read Post »
Learn Chinese: A Beginners Guide on How I Learned Conversational Chinese
So, you want to learn Chinese, do you? Great idea. Not only is it a fascinating language, but it’s also
Learn Chinese: A Beginners Guide on How I Learned Conversational Chinese Read Post »
Breaking the Law in China
China is a country of rule breakers. It’s a nation of criminals, scofflaws, delinquents, lawbreakers, and ne’er do wells who
Qiuxia Garden: An Ancient Chinese Garden in Shanghai’s Backyard
If you’re looking for an escape from Shanghai’s overwhelming glistening modernity, you could do a lot worse than Qiuxia Garden.
Qiuxia Garden: An Ancient Chinese Garden in Shanghai’s Backyard Read Post »
You Can’t Drink the Water in China
There’s water everywhere, but in China, it isn’t safe to drink. It rained all day yesterday. Even though I had
Jinshan Fishing Village: The Sea-Side Town with No Sea-Side
There isn’t much to Jinshan Fishing Village, or Jinshanzui, or 金山嘴渔村. However, it’s a nice place to spend an afternoon
Jinshan Fishing Village: The Sea-Side Town with No Sea-Side Read Post »
How Shanghai is Celebrating the Chinese New Year
The Chinese New Year, or Spring Festival, is undoubtedly the biggest of all the big holidays in China. It’s like
How Shanghai is Celebrating the Chinese New Year Read Post »
Art in Shanghai: The Power Station of Art and TeamLab:Borderless
The Power Station of Art and TeamLab:Borderless are conveniently located next to each other on the banks of the Huangpu
Art in Shanghai: The Power Station of Art and TeamLab:Borderless Read Post »
Living Abroad
Loneliness, Holidays and Living Overseas
Sometimes living overseas can be very lonely. This loneliness is worse during the holidays. This is a blog post about that.