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Spoiled for Choice: Shanghai’s Best Ladies Nights
Spoiled for Choice: Shanghai’s Best Ladies Nights
May 21, 2012 Comments (0)

Shanghai is one of the best cities in which women can drink free almost every day of the week. But with so many alcoholic giveaways, how is a lady to choose? Read on for the best ladies nights offered Tuesday through Friday. Read More>>

Eco-Warrior: The Ultimate Guide to Green Living in Shanghai
Eco-Warrior: The Ultimate Guide to Green Living in Shanghai
May 07, 2012 Comments (1)

For those who seek it out, Shanghai has a growing scene of restaurants, organisations, shops and recreational clubs that are dedicated to providing environmentally-responsible options for consumers. Here’s where to start looking… Read More>>

Best Hole-in-the-Wall Bars in Shanghai
Best Hole-in-the-Wall Bars in Shanghai
May 04, 2012 Comments (1)

If you are looking for cheap drinks and less-than-glamorous accommodations, there is a freshman crop of hole-in-the-wall bars in Shanghai where you can get your drink on for 100 RMB or less. Read More>>

Some Purrs with Your Drink? Animal-Friendly Cafes in Shanghai
Some Purrs with Your Drink? Animal-Friendly Cafes in Shanghai
Apr 30, 2012 Comments (0)

Heartbroken by the desolation in your pet’s eyes every time you step out the door? You’re in luck! There are several cafes and restaurants in Shanghai that allow customers to enjoy the company of furry friends while they sip on their smoothies. Read More>>

Beer-Battered Goodness: Shanghai’s Best Fish & Chips
Beer-Battered Goodness: Shanghai’s Best Fish & Chips
Mar 19, 2012 Comments (2)

Is there anything better that lightly beer-battered white fish and piping hot fries? While no one claims that Shanghai is the primo place for fish and chips, it is possible to find quality fish and sufficiently crisp fries right here in the city. Read More>>

A Carnivorous Delight: Best BBQ in Shanghai
A Carnivorous Delight: Best BBQ in Shanghai
Mar 12, 2012 Comments (0)

As you probably know, barbecue can come in a variety of styles, from sweet to tangy to downright spicy. Regardless of your preference, there are many decent BBQ options right here in Shanghai. Read More>>

Shanghai's Hottest Healthy Western-style Restaurants
Shanghai's Hottest Healthy Western-style Restaurants
Mar 09, 2012 Comments (0)

Living in Shanghai, there’s no shortage of Western-style comfort food. However, as folks are becoming more conscious about the intake of calories, fat, salt and artificial additives, establishments offering healthier options have mushroomed in recent months. Here are some of our favourites. Read More>>

Jing’an Villas: Laowai Paradise at Lane 1025 Nanjing Xi Lu
Jing’an Villas: Laowai Paradise at Lane 1025 Nanjing Xi Lu
Feb 13, 2012 Comments (0)

Previously a burial ground area for Chaozhou families, and then hub to Shanghai’s social elites prior to the Cultural Revolution, Lane 1025 of Nanjing Xi Lu, now nicknamed Jing’an Villas, has transformed into a creative and eclectic centre of leisure. Read More>>

The Local Sweet Tooth: Chinese Desserts in Shanghai
The Local Sweet Tooth: Chinese Desserts in Shanghai
Feb 06, 2012 Comments (0)

When you think of desserts, the first things that spring to mind would probably be things like cakes, ice-creams, pies, chocolates and generally things that are associated with Western cooking. But what comes to mind when you think about Chinese desserts? Read More>>

Cool Again: The Rebirth of Shanghai’s Cool Docks
Cool Again: The Rebirth of Shanghai’s Cool Docks
Feb 03, 2012 Comments (0)

This time last year, things weren’t looking so hot for the Cool Docks on the South Bund. What had been ambitiously vaunted as a new Xintiandi just had a few decent venues. But a crop of new restaurants means that the Cool Docks are most definitely cool again. Read More>>

The Relationship Minefield: 4 Challenges for Multicultural Couples

The Relationship Minefield: 4 Challenges for Multicultural Couples

Jumping into a relationship with someone from a different culture can be a bit like stepping onto a minefield. Challenges abound, and no matter how much a couple loves each other, sometimes the difficulties get the best of us. Here we look at four of the biggest challenges of multicultural couples in China. More>>