OFF TO HUANGSHAN! 1 May 2010 in HOLIDAYS, Huangshan, Uncategorized

We have a freakin’ amazing 5 day public holiday, right now! Hooray for the Shanghai government 🙂 And so we’re off on a holiday to the mountain ranges of Huangshan. Interesting fact: the mountains were the inspiration for the movie Avatar’s floating mountains. I’ve...
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THE NEW SHANGHAI BUND in Family, Uncategorized

These photos were actually taken on the day that we ate at Mythos. The weather was so brilliant and the sun came out in full-force, so we went a little snap happy 😛 But we all look so carefree and cheerful.. and the colours...
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MYTHOS GREEK RESTAURANT, REVISITED 30 April 2010 in Food reviews - Shanghai, Uncategorized

Mythos The Cool Docks, The Bund Bldg 6, 479 Zhongshan Nan Lu Shanghai, China PRICE: ???? RATING: On a stunningly sunny and clear day (a total treat for us, since it’s been rainy and dreary and freezing for weeks on end here), we decided...
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XINJIANG UYGHUR RESTAURANT 29 April 2010 in Food reviews - Shanghai, Uncategorized

Xinjiang Uyghur Restaurant 915 Yan An Zhong Lu (????915?) Shanghai, China PRICE: ??? RATING: 14 of us met up for a big Xinjiang/Uyghur feast. You can read all about the cuisine here, it’s a fascinating mix of middle eastern and chinese food. Even more...
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DOGEARED JEWELLERY in FASHION, Uncategorized

I’m a big fan of Dogeared Jewels and Gifts. Made in California, the quality and attention to detail is fantastic, yet the jewellery is really understated and delicate. A lot of their designs are meant to be worn and never taken off, since it’s...
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