The first episode of Season 4 of Parts Unknown took us down some pretty familiar alleyways. (Haven’t seen it yet? You can download it free on iTunes!) Anthony Bourdain’s philosophical musings about where all the communism went serve as background … Read More
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Chinese Dice Games Guide
By Devon Fownes Playing drinking games in a second language can be a recipe for inebriated disaster, but in China, dice games provide the perfect ladder to climb over any language barrier at the bar. Whether you’re cheers-ing with colleagues … Read More
How to Avoid Tourist Scams in Shanghai
By Devon Fownes Shanghai is one of the safest cities in the world for visiting foreigners as there is little violent crime and just the occasional petty theft. In recent years, police have cracked down on con artists trying to … Read More
Internet Resources for Planning the Perfect Shanghai Trip
We all love the chance happenings that occur when traveling. Oftentimes the best moments are brief exchanges with a stranger, a group of ladies dancing in traditional garb or the perfect bowl of noodles in a back alley. To truly … Read More
36 Hours In Shanghai Includes DUMPLINGS
Of course we were super excited to see the New York Times finally update their 36 Hours in Shanghai article back in November. The city changes quickly so they really should do an update every year from here on out. … Read More