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Over ten years of articles critiquing this city we live in, from activity lists to deeper culture reads.

Here's How To Report Something Lost or Stolen to the Police

2021-01-18 - By Lynn Yen

Spoiler: it's not that hard. Read more...
High Collars and Knot Buttons: Where to Get a Qipao in Shanghai

2020-12-15 - By Lynn Yen

A guide to some places in the city for getting the decidedly feminine, decidedly Chinese dress. Read more...
We Called 15 Restaurants for Holiday Dinner Parties, and Prices

2020-11-14 - By Lynn Yen

Holiday dinner party season is coming up! Here's 15 popular places with full details. Read more...
GGGGG: Here's All the Info on 5G Plans, Prices and How to Switch Carriers

2020-10-29 - By Lynn Yen

It's time to upgrade! Read more...
Here’s How You Buy a House in Shanghai

2020-10-19 - By Lynn Yen

Six steps to joining the home-owner class. Read more...
Knock, Knock: The Census is at the Door, Here's What to Expect

2020-10-15 - By Lynn Yen

Expect a knock on your door soon. The 7th National Census is already underway in Shanghai. The once-a-decade headcount of people inside China includes both Chinese citizens and, as of 2010, foreign nationals. We heard from two people who have... Read more...
Shanghai, These Are Your Fanciest, Most Luxury Spas

2020-09-28 - By Lynn Yen

Breath in. Exhale. Read more...
Search Inside Yourself is Back to Ease Your Mind, Early Bird Price Ends on November 11

2020-09-27 - By Lynn Yen

The mindfulness program born at Google returns. Read more...
New F&B Complex Shan Kang Courtyard is Slowly Opening for Business

2020-09-02 - By Lynn Yen

Exciting news for people looking for something fresh in Jing'an. Riink, Alimentari Grill, and Homeslice are all up and running Read more...
These Are All The Outdoor Pools That Are Open Right Now

2020-08-18 - By Lynn Yen

With the heat pushing 40 degrees celsius and the soles of your sneakers slowly melting to the pavement, maybe it's time to find some relief. A small, chlorinated pool of relief. A pool. Since writing our Read more...
Nine Creative Hubs So Much Cooler Than Your Office Building

2020-08-17 - By Lynn Yen

Where to find your next office. With prices! Read more...
New Charity Group FLY Society Wants To Dine and Do Good

2020-08-03 - By Lynn Yen

Here's a little feelgood sumthin-sumthin to get your week started. A new charity fundraising group, FLY Society , is holding a dinner at Read more...
We Asked Animal Rescue Groups Where to Groom Pets. They Picked Two Shops.

2020-07-28 - By Lynn Yen

A bath and a trim for our furry friend Read more...
Three Buddhist Temples Reopen Just In Time for the New Lunar Month

2020-07-20 - By Lynn Yen

Tuesday is the first day of the sixth lunar month marking a new moon! Typically, Buddhists make a point to visit a temple on the new moon (day 1 of the lunar month) and the full moon (day 15). The days are normally marked by eating vegetarian,... Read more...
Climbing the Walls: Five Gyms for Rock Climbing and Bouldering

2020-07-20 - By Lynn Yen

Betas, rock problems, chalk bags, lead climbing, toe holds and more. Read more...
Class as Usual, Public (and Some Private) Schools to Start September 1

2020-07-16 - By Lynn Yen

School’s out for summer, but for Shanghai kiddos, not forever. After returning to classroom learning in May, public schools in Shanghai plan to keep in-person learning and normal semester timetables for the upcoming school year for elementary,... Read more...
The Infinite Meal is Not Dead. Here's Twenty+ Places with All You Can Eat Deals.

2020-07-08 - By Lynn Yen

Starting at 33rmb! And yes, there is teppanyaki. Read more...
So Much Afternoon Tea, So Little Time. Six Worthwhile Places!

2020-06-23 - By Lynn Yen

Pinky up or down? Read more...
Many Pools Will Stay Closed This Summer. Here's the Ones That Are Open!

2020-06-19 - By Lynn Yen

Outdoor pools are another thing the virus won’t let us have. Mass gatherings of people bobbing about in the same water is not considered this safe this year, no matter how chlorinated. Understandable. Still a bummer. Read more...
We Visited More Than 25 Parks. These Five Were Our Favorites.

2020-06-05 - By Lynn Yen

Nature lives in the city. Read more...

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