Vanessa's Experience
Since I was very little, I have always loved animals and it was no surprise for my mum to see me coming home with injured birds, stray cats, smelly street dogs and hamsters. When I arrived in Shanghai one of the first things I was told was to avoid stray cats, who would probably scratch me and give me rabies or at...
Here's one accolade Shanghai won't be adding to its trophy shelf. The 'Hai boasts among the least affordable housing on the planet, according to a study by Oxford economics. In fact, the top four cities with the most unaffordable housing in the world are all in Asia: Hong Kong, Mumbai, Beijing and Shanghai respectively.
"But wait," expats might say. "I moved to Shanghai...
Koreatown is a weird place for foreigners in Shanghai. While many of you will undoubtedly have been at some point, chances are it was a one off occurrence. Much like Pudong, Koreatown’s distance from Jing’an and Xujiahui dissuades many from visiting the area which sucks because Koreans really know how to eat, drink and have a great time. Here’re some of the best things we enjoy doing...
Though local hospitals are cheap in China, international hospitals are expensive. This means a good healthcare plan is essential. Local hospitals often...
