715Shares 0 0 715 0 See the evolution of Shanghai’s shikumens from its oldest neighborhood in Laoximen to the Westernized food and shopping district of Xintiandi. Walking from my boutique hotel at The Waterhouse at South Bund to Xintiandi is a great way to see how Shanghai has evolved and been able to maintain the […]
11Shares 0 0 11 0 Ever since I’ve been introduced to the Chinese fake market, I can no longer shop at regular stores. Mary’s Shop Bags & Scarf is the best quality store in all of AP Plaza fake market. Last time I visited Shanghai, I visited the fake market in West Nanjing. Four floors […]
39Shares 0 0 39 0 If you’re looking to increase your specs appeal, purchase a tailor made suit or outfit, or just looking for a designer quality leather jacket, then stop by these top quality shops at the South Bund Fabric Market. Shopping in China is hard. Everything seems affordable and there are knock-offs left […]
1KShares 0 0 1K 0 The influence that Shanghai’s history has had on East Nanjing Road make it a unique experience that goes beyond just shopping. Fifth Avenue, Via Montenapoleone, and Oxford Street. What do all three of these streets have in common? They are major shopping streets. East Nanjing Road unquestionably accompanies these prestige […]
544Shares 0 0 544 0 When you’re not sure what to eat on East Nanjing Road and you want a taste of everything, head to Bund Food Terminal for a taste of every single food imaginable. Just a few meters past the entrance to East Nanjing Road next to the Bund, you’ll see a line […]
977Shares 0 0 977 0 I don’t think I need to give many travelers a reason to visit Yuyuan Garden and Bazaar. It should be a staple on everyone’s first trip to Shanghai. Just make sure that when you visit, you don’t miss out on these 5 things! Aside from visiting the Bund, it’s a […]
6Shares 0 0 6 0 A small and unknown locale, whose name I cannot translate or find online, has made an unforgettable dent on my Shanghai trip. This hidden locale has by far the best noodles in Shanghai. After spending a morning exploring our boutique hotel The Waterhouse at South Bund, we were on our […]
1KShares 0 0 1K 0 A sense of curiosity and meaning is what leads a traveler to staying at The Waterhouse at South Bund over any other boutique or hotel in Shanghai. The owner of the Unlisted Collection hotel group, Loh Lik Peng, is a pioneer in launching unique properties in undesirable neighborhoods. The Waterhouse […]
3KShares 0 0 3K 0 This is your guide to experiencing every Korean bucket list item in just 4 days in Seoul. My Seoul travel guide includes Korean BBQ, noraebang (or karaoke), Korean body scrubs, themed cafés and more fall itinerary ideas. In my mind, Seoul ranks up their alongside Tokyo as one of the […]
1KShares 0 0 1K 0 An unforgettable journey through Namdaemun Market, the oldest and largest traditional Korean market. Make your way through the very tightly packed Namdaemun Market and follow your nose through a dense maze lined with chili powder used to make kimchi and chili paste, freshly made noodles, mandu dumplings, pickled sesame and […]