Caught the nostalgia bug today while visiting Hong Kong. It has been 2 years since I’ve officially left Shanghai! Those 8 crazy years in Mordor (locals called it ‘modu’ 魔都). Shanghai was glitsy, cosmopolitan and pure madness. Funny enough, I only miss 8 things about Shanghai. None of them are particularly glamourous.
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Ancient Chinese make over – Shanghai
Besides Maiko-san, I have also tried the Tang dynasty Chinese make over 🙂 I must say, although I could breath better in these outfits, my neck got all the pressure. See my crazy vein sticking out? Yup, it’s the weight. Head piece: 2 kg Wig: 1 to 2 kg My hair […]
Read MoreAsian ‘Venice’ in Shanghai 朱家角
Went to this water town with my ex-boss and husband as my farewell 🙂 I am a lucky girl, my boss and colleagues were all sweethearts. This is only a 90min drive from downtown Shanghai. Great for a get away from the urban jungle. Note, this is not an escape from the crowds. This is […]
Read MoreBaymax hayashi rice – Natural Cafe, Shanghai
This place is great for studying, chilling or blogging 🙂 The owner must have gone out of his way to decorate this place. Next to each seat there are miniature models! Toy heaven and a photographer’s playground.
Read MoreHidden church Crouching temple, Shanghai 臥堂藏庙
Followed a local to find these 2 places. No crowd for sure, because there was no one there and NO path for the temple (road was a big ask in this case).
Read MoreCooking at Institut Paul Bocuse
Authentic French cuisine cooking experience, full house French chefs with full on Franglais 😛 or just straight French. If you are serious about cooking, you must know French, right? Chefs are super cute.
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