After spending two weeks in Xinjiang, I’ve eaten more than my fair share of lamb. In fact after returning to Shanghai, I almost considered going vegetarian for a couple weeks just to recalibrate the cosmic seesaw that is my digestive … Read More
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Where to go on a Sunny Shanghai Day
It’s sort of still a ‘hidden’ gem (by Shanghai standards, this means empty benches, open space, etc), but we’re in the mood to share, because really the more the merrier. You can try the Sunny Beach at the Cooldocks, but … Read More
What To Do With Parents in Town in Shanghai
‘Tis the season for friends, family, and loved ones to start visiting all of us living, working, and studying in China. One of the questions we always hear is “What do I do with my parents for a week in … Read More
Off the Menu: No More Chinglish?
In some utterly unfortunate news for diners who enjoy a laugh alongside their lion’s head meatballs or pock-marked woman tofu, Chinglish might be taken off menus around the country. Last week, the government in Beijing released a list of acceptable … Read More
A Very Chinglish Shanghai Marathon
When you sign up for the Toray Shanghai Marathon, you are asked to provide a cell phone contact number. This year, that meant being the recipient of a series of well-intentioned, but inadvertently hilarious text messages full of “tips.” The last 3 … Read More