There are a plethora of smartphone and it can be exhausting trying to find the right apps for travelling and living in Shanghai. Well, we’ve tried out a few of the more useful ones and aggregated a list of the ones that are worth downloading. Read More>>
If you’re one of the many who decided that this year you need to start eating healthier, then check out this article. We’ve compiled a list of 10 of the healthiest, vegetarian, vegan and organic restaurants in Shanghai. Read More>>
Spending too much money on nights out in Shanghai? Well, try out some ladies’ nights! Shanghai is a city where ladies’ night events are in abundance. Every night is a ladies’ night in a city like Shanghai! Read More>>
Looking for an international school but not sure which one is right for your child? In this article, we’ve broken down just a few of the top international schools in Shanghai and mentioned why each is worth attending. Read More>>
One of the great things about being an expat is that you get to celebrate holidays from different countries, and next week is Thanksgiving. Here is a list of six places in Shanghai that will take all the ‘mafan’ out of Thanksgiving and let you focus on the... Read More>>
The brainchild of David Brode, former co-proprietor of Shanghai’s Plump Oyster, Oyster House serves a wide range of imported oysters and a myriad of comfort foods. Read More>>
All Hallows Eve is nearly upon us, and the witches of the earth are ready to set free all manner of ghouls and ghastlies. It’ll be a dangerous time to be on the streets of Shanghai, best choose a party to find sanctuary in. But how to decide? Read More>>
Shanghai may be known as a pulsating city with a thriving nightlife, dining and shopping scene, but what many may not know is that the city is also home to numerous forest parks. If it’s respite from the urban jungle that you need, consider heading to one ... Read More>>
Shanghai has done a mighty fine job of making the best of what it has which has resulted in some downright delicious barbeque offerings. And with that, here’s a list of Shanghai’s best Western barbeque restaurants. Read More>>
One aspect of China that continually amazes is the diversity between regions and one of the most unique, and oftentimes underrated, cuisines has got to be Yunnan. Read on for some of Shanghai’s best Yunnan restaurants. Read More>>
With the recent sizzling heat wave over Shanghai, you may be forgiven for mistaking the city for a giant sauna. Why not head to one of Shanghai’s water parks and cool down through the power of water? Read More>>
As a premier online grocery store based in Shanghai, FIELDS combines convenience with safe, fresh and healthy foods that it serves to thousands of customers each day in Shanghai, Jiangsu and Zhejiang province. Read More>>
“If I were to suddenly become sick, where should I go?” – one of the most important questions an expat in Shanghai will want to know the answer to. Fortunately, Shanghai is home to a number of high quality international hospitals and medical centers ... Read More>>
Summer is here so what better way to enjoy the charms of the city than by lounging on an outdoor patio? Our second entry of an ongoing series profiles everyone’s favorite Shanghai staple: the former French Concession. Read More>>
Just like we knew it would, spring has quickly devolved into summer-like weather. So now instead of contemplating which al fresco dining place we’ll frequent for lunch, we have to worry about heat stroke. Luckily there are quite a few options for those ... Read More>>
There is no shortage of rooftop patios in Shanghai, so we’ve decided to uncover the best spots one area at a time. Under the microscope in this edition: The Bund – Shanghai’s ever famous waterfront area and magnet of fine wining and dining. Read More>>
The weather is warming up in Shanghai and you know what that means – time to open the windows, turn on the fans, and get the hell out of your apartment into the great outdoors! This article introduces four fantastic spots for nature walks near Shanghai. Read More>>
Whether comedy is your shtick or you prefer something more along the lines of a backing band, Shanghai’s various open mics are a great way to see what you’re made of – and a boozed up crowd doesn’t hurt, either… Read More>>
Congratulations! You have made that big step and are preparing to commit yourself to the one you love for life. Read on for the basics on how to get married in Shanghai, covering everything from invitations to wedding rings to the legal process itself. Read More>>
Easter is just around the corner, and restaurants around Shanghai are working on extra special menus for the family friendly holiday that falls on Sunday, March 31 this year. But there are also plenty of family-friendly activities happening too. Read More>>
Everyone likes food courts. They are the perfect place for a group of picky eaters to dine, thanks to their multiple food stations. This article introduces a couple of Shanghai’s most popular food courts. Read More>>
With all the hustle and bustle of everyday life – commuting to work, meeting up with friends for drinks, those Mandarin lessons you (try to) take on a regular basis – it can be surprisingly easy to forget that we are living in the best city ever. Here are ... Read More>>
Shanghai Restaurant Week is back is back with a vengeance in 2013! From March 4-10, top dining establishments in Shanghai will offer an exclusive 3-course Restaurant Week menu for lunch, dinner or both, for a fixed price starting from 78 RMB for lunch or ... Read More>>
It’s a new year in Shanghai, which means a whole new slew of Western restaurants must be opening up. Read on to find out which five new Western restaurants are set to make a dent in Shanghai’s international dining scene in 2013. Read More>>