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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>>

Shanghai Watchdog: Brawls on the Bund, Soul Singers and More
Shanghai Watchdog: Brawls on the Bund, Soul Singers and More
May 18, 2012 Comments (0)

The next two weeks promise to be heavy in sunshine and sweat. From the boxing bouts on the Bund to the funky grooves of the Friendly Fires at MAO Livehouse, your body will be clamouring for a rest…or for a bite at one of the new restaurants. 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>>

JUE Festival 2012: Spoiled for Choice in Shanghai
JUE Festival 2012: Spoiled for Choice in Shanghai
Feb 27, 2012 Comments (0)

The JUE Festival, held annually in Shanghai and Beijing, is undoubtedly one of the most eagerly anticipated music and arts events of the year. And for its fourth year, event organisers pulled out all the stops. Read More>>

Obey the Pulse: Shanghai’s DJ Hot Spots
Obey the Pulse: Shanghai’s DJ Hot Spots
Jan 27, 2012 Comments (0)

While it hasn’t shared the blistering development of live music, the DJ scene in Shanghai has come a long way. Here are the city’s most vibrant hubs for those willing and eager to let the music rule them. Read More>>

One Last Time 2011! Shanghai’s Best NYE Parties
One Last Time 2011! Shanghai’s Best NYE Parties
Dec 16, 2011 Comments (0)

As you’d expect, Shanghai has got plenty of New Year’s Eve parties going on – pretty much every bar in town will claim some sort of countdown celebration to get people through their doors. So how do you know which ones are actually worth going to? Read on for our top picks. Read More>>

No Lumps of Coal Here: 2011 Guide to Christmas in Shanghai
No Lumps of Coal Here: 2011 Guide to Christmas in Shanghai
Dec 09, 2011 Comments (1)

While many expats travel back home for the holidays, those who remain here will have plenty to keep themselves busy. Traditional Christmas markets, choirs, lavish dinners, and of course parties all come together to form a nearly month-long celebration of epic proportions. Read on for the highlights! Read More>>

December Watchdog: New Micros, Music Celebrations and More
December Watchdog: New Micros, Music Celebrations and More
Nov 28, 2011 Comments (1)

Now that Halloween and Thanksgiving are over, it’s time to start looking forward to the next big holiday period: Christmas and New Years! There are still a few weeks left before people start heading home for the holidays, and Shanghai is blooming with interesting things to do as November finishes and December begins. Read More>>

Guide to a Spooky Shanghai Halloween
Guide to a Spooky Shanghai Halloween
Oct 17, 2011 Comments (1)

As Halloween draws nearer, you may be wondering what spooky festivities Shanghai has planned this year. Well, wonder no longer. Shanghai has something for everyone this year—techno-infused dance parties, live music events, craft beer specials and even a “disco Halloween”. Keep reading for our top picks. Read More>>

Shanghai Watchdog: Closures, Crashes and Plenty of Great Events
Shanghai Watchdog: Closures, Crashes and Plenty of Great Events
Oct 14, 2011 Comments (0)

Golden Week is over and autumn is finally here. We’re in that precious few weeks of perfect Shanghai weather, when it’s warm enough to sit outside but cool enough not to melt. It’s the ideal time for evening drinks on patios and lazy weekend brunches on terraces. As the season gears up, there’s plenty happening around town. 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>>