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Specialty Stores You Need To Survive Shanghai

Shanghai Living

Cheese, beer, hot sauce. That’s about it. Looking for a taste of home? How about a wheel of cheese to ...

Giving Birth in Shanghai

Shanghai Living

Despite all the excitement and joy that comes with having a baby, the thought of giving birth can be unnerving, ...

Common Childhood Illnesses in Shanghai

Shanghai Living

It’s worrisome enough when your child is sick, but having to deal with a sick child in a foreign country ...

Montessori Kindergarten in Shanghai

Shanghai Living

What is your preferred curriculum and why? What does it take from Western and Chinese methods? Well, as there are ...

Things to do in Shanghai’s Koreatown

Shanghai Living

Koreatown is a weird place for foreigners in Shanghai. While many of you will undoubtedly have been at some point, ...

Greenwave Shanghai – Water Filters, Air Purifiers & Green Plants

Shanghai Living

Shanghai Greenwave Enviro-tech Greenwave is a brand we established on March of 2010 which carries water filters, air purifiers and ...

Self-Medicating & Shanghai Pharmacy Guide

Shanghai Living

A common dilemma for expats, especially newcomers, is how many bottles of cough syrup and packets of paracetamol to bring ...

A Shanghai Expat Doctor on Health Risks in Shanghai

Shanghai Living

As a doctor, I would strongly advise you to reconsider carefully before getting up in the morning. The risks of ...

Dealing with China culture shock

Shanghai Living

Flopping like a fish out of water Moving to China requires a lot of planning and preparation, and in the ...

Food Safety in Shanghai

Shanghai Living

Food safety is a common concern for local and foreign families. How can we ensure we are serving our families ...