The next two weeks promise to be heavy in sunshine and sweat. From the boxing bouts on the Bund to the funky grooves of the Friendly Fires at MAO Livehouse, your body will be clamouring for a rest. Thankfully, there will also be plenty of new restaurants ... Read More>>
Summer is in full swing now, and Shanghai is a great place to be (as long as you don’t mind the heat and humidity). There’s a lot going on, and plenty of stuff to do and see. Here’s a round up of what’s happening in the news, on the stage and around town. ... Read More>>
September is finally here and Mid-Autumn Festival is right around the corner. Like always there is something going on in Shanghai, so get out and experience some of the new openings and great performances on offer…just watch out for strange lights in the ... Read More>>
Epermarket is an online expat supermarket that delivers to Shanghai, Jiangsu and Zhejiang Provinces. They only provide the freshest produce! Read More>>
A sprawling metropolis like Shanghai is the perfect place to enjoy film in a variety of ways. With movie theatres and DVD shops everywhere, the city has become a hotbed for cinema lovers. If watching movies is a favourite pastime of yours, check out our ... Read More>>
It's not the best time to be a laowai in Shanghai, with police presence and the 100 Days policy seeing venues closing and foreigners being asked for their passports. Shelter has shut its doors temporarily, and expats are recommended to carry their documents ... Read More>>
And just like that, autumn is already drawing into winter in Shanghai, and the weather is getting cooler. But don't let despair set in just yet. Before we all begin to go into hibernation mode for the year, there's still plenty happening around town. Here ... Read More>>
I’ve recently realized that you can judge how many laowai are at an event here in Shanghai by the number of those Vespa-style electric bikes you see parked outside the venue. They’re everywhere, those bikes. Silver for the “creative” entrepreneurs (to ... Read More>>
Summers in the city can be less than picture perfect. Between the hordes of people rushing to and from water parks and the ever-pervasive heat, going out to enjoy the nightlife may be the last thing on your mind. But this summer in Shanghai is the perfect ... Read More>>
As the Shanghai summer heat turns to a full-out BBQ, the last few weeks of July promise some great events and new openings. There's a lot to explore in the run-up to August, including a flip-flop pop-up shop, an array of new restaurants, and some cool gigs. Read More>>
August is the month when most people leave town, but there’s plenty still going on if you’re in Shanghai for the summer. Openings, closings, news and gossip – read on for what’s hot these coming weeks. 1) Hello to… ... Read More>>
It's that time of year again, when scary, skimpy, and/or socially relevant costumes combine with the power of booze to create that wunderkind of holidays… Halloween! Because 2012's calendar hates us, Halloween falls on a Wednesday this year. But don't ... Read More>>
Waiting in traffic is a part of life, especially when living in a big city like Shanghai. We've all experienced the boredom of sitting on the metro, waiting for a train or riding alone in a taxi. And with the increasingly long commutes that workers ... Read More>>
Summer is creeping in, and there are still a few precious weeks before the humidity ratchets up. The city is blooming with new restaurants, bars and activities. Here’s a round up of what’s happening in Shanghai. Read More>>
Barbeque – and I'm talking good ol' on-the-grill, Southern American barbecue here – is not exactly the first cuisine you think of when you think of China. But here in Shanghai, we are treated to a whole host of global cuisine options, including this down ... Read More>>
As the weather warms up, Shanghai really comes to life. There's plenty happening over the next couple of weeks, including some great new restaurant openings, must-see concerts, and – of course – the Grand Prix. Read More>>
It's no secret that Shanghai has a gluttonous amount of artistic venues full of song, art and acting. It is a talented city, full of budding thespians and aspiring artists. But with all the different artistic organizations competing for audiences and ticket ... Read More>>
While it’s never easy adjusting to a brand new culture and way of life when moving to China, some milestones are easier than others. Many people struggle their first year in Shanghai, but find that the excitement and newness of everything more than makes ... Read More>>
Thanksgiving is upon us once again (for non-Americans and those just completely out of the loop – it falls on Thursday, November 25 this year), which means Americans around the world will participate in that time-honoured tradition of eating ridiculous ... Read More>>
In addition to its gluttony of dive bars and dance clubs, Shanghai is actually a great place for more cultured endeavors. Whether it’s literature, art, theatre, or film, you can find it all here, along with a like-minded group of people with whom to share ... Read More>>
It’s mid-August, and we reckon it’s as hot as it’s going to get in Shanghai this year. Typhoon Muifa spared us the worst of its wrath, leaving sunshine and heat in its wake as it moved up the coast. If you can bear to leave your air-con behind and brave ... Read More>>
Do you ever wake up (usually after a night of heavy drinking) and just crave a really good, meaty, authentic sandwich? I thought so. While a lot of places in Shanghai claim they serve “sandwiches,” what you wind up getting is two pieces of white bread with... Read More>>
A big part of what makes China both daunting and interesting for expats is the language barrier. Mandarin has a reputation for being difficult to master, and not knowing any can make you feel out of touch with the local community. There are limits to what ... 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>>