Flip Flop Caravan

Sunday morning. Already?My alarm wailed and begrudgingly, I pried my eyes open.  It was my last day in Shanghai, so even though my hangover begged me to stay in bed, I got up. I had no set plans for the day, but was determined not to waste the little time I had left in China. [...]

Confession: I’m a bit of a nerd. I love museums, history, the arts. I hold a minor in archaeology. I get excited about learning. So, yeah maybe I’m actually a BIG nerd.Given that, when I travel, you’ll often find me strolling the halls of world renowned institutions and searching for small local galleries. Arriving in [...]

In addition to heavenly Xiaolongbao, Shanghai also boasts some incredible street food.  And better yet?  You’ll find it all over the city, from swanky neighborhoods to back alleys. For more Photo Friday, Delicious Baby is the spot.

Before traveling to Shanghai, I had heard the lore of Xialingbao. I had heard of travelers, with layovers in China’s largest city, making a mad-dash out of the airport in search of the nearest Xiaolongbao. What, you might ask, is Xiaolongbao? Its a distinctive form of dim sum, often called Shanghai Dumplings, that originated in [...]

A trip to Shanghai isn’t complete without a stroll along the Bund Waterfront to snap a few shots of the city’s iconic skyline. But while the waterfront view is impressive, there’s another view in town that’s a close rival. In Pudong, the business and financial district of the city, is the towering Shanghai World Financial [...]