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Breaking a Sweat: 4 Activity-Based Day Trips from Shanghai
Breaking a Sweat: 4 Activity-Based Day Trips from Shanghai
Apr 20, 2012 Comments (0)

Have a lazy weekend coming up but don’t want to bother planning a weekend trip? Has the warm weather inspired you to get outside and get active but you don’t know where to start? Check out these trips that will set you back less than 24 hours. 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>>

Traditional Adrenaline Medicine - Extreme Sports in Shanghai
Traditional Adrenaline Medicine - Extreme Sports in Shanghai
Feb 10, 2012 Comments (0)

There is obviously no lack of activities to do in Shanghai. From museums to clubs to art shows to bars, Shanghai is a smorgasbord of sensations. But what if you are looking for something a bit more… extreme? Read More>>

Roads to Recovery: Mental Health Services in Shanghai
Roads to Recovery: Mental Health Services in Shanghai
Jan 23, 2012 Comments (1)

Sometimes life in Shanghai can be rough. Whether you have just moved here and are experiencing some pains of adjustment, or you are an old-time expat who needs some new perspective on life, there are some places around the city to find help. Read More>>

Want a Free Workout? Check out These Jogging Routes in Shanghai
Want a Free Workout? Check out These Jogging Routes in Shanghai
Jan 16, 2012 Comments (2)

Jogging is not only a great way to keep fit; it’s also absolutely free of charge! So put on your running shoes and start exercising today. Here are three ideal jogging spots in Shanghai to get you started. Read More>>

5 Foreigner-friendly Traditional Chinese Medicine Centres in Shanghai
5 Foreigner-friendly Traditional Chinese Medicine Centres in Shanghai
Dec 30, 2011 Comments (0)

With a history stretching back 3,000 years and countless billion devotees through the generations, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is not something to be scoffed at. So where should you go if you want to dabble in some TCM? We’ve picked five of the best centres that are foreigner-friendly and reasonably priced. Read More>>

Getting Spiritual in Shanghai: Religious Institutions, Lectures & Groups
Getting Spiritual in Shanghai: Religious Institutions, Lectures & Groups
Nov 04, 2011 Comments (1)

Shanghai can be a lonely place, despite its population of twenty plus million. And while bar hopping and trying all the hottest restaurants can be fun, sometimes you just need a little… more. Luckily, there are many outlets in which you can bond with others of the same faith. Read More>>

Get Your Vitamins: Shanghai's Best Fruit and Vegetable Markets
Get Your Vitamins: Shanghai's Best Fruit and Vegetable Markets
Oct 21, 2011 Comments (4)

One great thing about living in Shanghai is the abundance of fresh fruits and vegetables. However, there are a few markets that stand out when you're looking for something special. Below are five of Shanghai’s best fruit and vegetable markets. Read More>>

Hunting Down Flowers and Plants in Shanghai’s Urban Jungle
Hunting Down Flowers and Plants in Shanghai’s Urban Jungle
Sep 05, 2011 Comments (0)

Shanghai may well be an urban jungle, but locating greenery to spruce up your apartment can sometimes be a bit of a challenge. So if you need some plants then here are some places to look. Read More>>

5 Unique Workouts for Shanghai’s City Dwellers
5 Unique Workouts for Shanghai’s City Dwellers
Aug 26, 2011 Comments (1)

Shanghai might be a city better known for its drinking but there is a surprising and growing range of activities befitting of a city that attracts passionate people from all corners of the world. Here are a few. 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>>