For the LGBT community, the pickings here in Shanghai can sometimes be a little thin. Luckily, the city is becoming a little more open every year, with the first annual... Read More>>

Juicy gyro kebabs, tasty tzatziki, spanakopita and souvlaki… Greek food is famous around the world for its Mediterranean flavours and unique spices. Ouzo and retsina are popular international drinks, and most cities have Greek eateries. Unfortunately, ... Read More>>

A new season means new openings around town, and this Spring, there’s a great new selection of restaurants to choose from. From Mexican spice through New York-style Italian, there’s plenty to tempt your palate. Here are some of the best new eateries in ... Read More>>

A trip to the market in Shanghai is a colourful experience to say the least. It’s not for the faint-hearted, as buyers and sellers play tactical games with one another in attempt to get exactly want they want. As in all games, someone has be the winner, so ... Read More>>

Shanghai is a fast-paced city, and every so often you need to step back, take stock, and relax. You deserve to be pampered. And what better way to do this than at one of Shanghai’s spas? Take a look at the list of spas below to find the one that suits you ... Read More>>

Shanghai isn’t a city you’d usually associate with an abundance of museums. Sure, everyone has heard of the Shanghai Museum, the MoCA, and the Urban Planning Hall, but thanks to the municipal government’s promise that there’ll be 100 new museums for ... Read More>>

China is a hard place in which to have an independent art house scene. With only 20 foreign films allowed in theatres per year, a lot of truly artistic films are relegated to the shelves of your local DVD store. There is, however, a growing movement to ... Read More>>

After the recent earthquake in Haiti, many people’s thoughts have turned to charity. While the big world organisations are accepting donations, and doing all they can to get aid to the people who need it overseas, charities here in Shanghai are collecting ... Read More>>

Living in Shanghai, we’re blessed with all kinds of food to choose from. Thanks to immigration to Shanghai from other parts of China, pretty much every region of the country is represented when it comes to cuisine. The mid-country province of Sichuan, best ... Read More>>

Italian’s have a true passion for coffee. Therefore, when we think of coffee we’re likely to immediately think of Italy. Thankfully, it’s possible to find an authentic Italian café in Shanghai; great news given that coffee has already become such an ... Read More>>

Historical isn’t a word you’d usually associate with Shanghai’s architecture. It’s a thoroughly modern city on the surface – multi-storied apartment blocks, sky-high office towers, glass-fronted malls. But look a bit closer and you’ll find a whole ... Read More>>

When living in Shanghai, there are plenty of opportunities to try the local breakfast cuisine. But while that cabbage-filled pastry or steaming hot meat bun can be great when you’re on the go, sometimes you just want to hark back to the days of good ol’ ... Read More>>

Shanghai’s art scene is thriving, with up-and-coming artists showcasing their work right alongside more established ones. In a city as cosmopolitan as this one, you’d expect Shanghai to push the envelope and be on the cutting edge of modern art. This is ... Read More>>

1. Munchies梦奇屋<br /> When you’ve got the munchies, head to… um, Munchies. With tie-dye clad staff, tasty American and Tex-Mex grub at low prices, and two cosy branches, it’s a cult favourite among thrifty Shanghai diners. The menu is gaudy, and ... Read More>>

Thai food has to be one of the tastiest cuisines in the world. Steaming plates of pad thai, bowls of tom yam soup, dishes of fragrant green curry… mouth-watering stuff. Distinctive flavours – lemongrass, ginger, galangal, coconut – have made Thai food ... Read More>>

You’ve probably figured out by now that Shanghai is a shopping Mecca – shoes, accessories, electronics, antiques… It’s all right here in the city. One of the central commodities for expats and tourists alike, however, is clothes. And while there are ... Read More>>

Want to cut down on costs but not your free-flow lifestyle? Find out which venues around town offer the best drinks deals, with our guide to the best happy hours in Shanghai. Of course, the idea of a single happy ‘hour’ has rather been tossed out the ... Read More>>

The concept of networking is one that will fill you either with dread or excitement. For some people, the prospect of a whole room of strangers is daunting, while others see only golden opportunities. Whichever camp you’re in, our networking guide will ... Read More>>

China isn’t a country you’d naturally associate with Christianity, but there is actually a long history of missionary work and church building. Thanks to heavy Western influence, Shanghai has many beautiful churches, most of which are still in use for ... Read More>>

With all the variety here in Shanghai, finding a hotel can be a little overwhelming. Online searches often turn up places that are either way out of your price range, or tiny holes-in-the-wall that barely qualify. To save you time and hassle, here’s a list ... Read More>>

It’s cold outside, there’s no denying it. The onset of the Shanghai winter means that you’ve locked your bike away, and there’s not much chance you’ll be walking any further than the Lawson’s at the end of your block. Let’s admit it – you’ll only ... Read More>>

Whenever a movie is set in the town or city in which you live, there’s bound to be controversy among the residents. Did they accurately portray the population? Did they make the city look too clean/dirty/crazy/boring? While it’s impossible to capture on ... Read More>>

Back in the West, Italian food is one of the most popular of cross-border cuisines. Along with Chinese and Indian restaurants, pizzerias and trattorias are a common sight in most European, North American, and Antipodean towns and cities. Luckily, for any ... Read More>>

When newcomers or tourists in Shanghai ask me where they should go for a big night out, I’m often a little stumped. It’s not that there’s a shortage of clubs here; quite the opposite. There are so many, and there’s such variety, that it’s hard to know ... Read More>>