by Siobhan E Brown I recall my first apartment after University, when I was truly living on my own and responsible for my own finances without any parental oversight. While the money I had was plenty to live on, I was woefully unprepared to manage it. I lived in downtown Boston, rent was expensive, I … Continued
By Sascha Matuszak At first glance, repatriation from a foreign placement back to a home country may seem like a return to familiar waters. But more often than not, people returning “home” from abroad find that almost everything has changed, including one’s own outlook on what home truly is. Culture shock is a two-way … Continued
Strolling along leafy Dongping Lu to D.O.C., our family of four (including our daughters aged seven and two) looked forward to our first brunch there. Let’s face it Mamas, we all love good Italian food, and what better than enjoying the freshest of foods with the family in a great environment? Oh and did I … Continued
by Bec Lots of parents want to instill a love of music in their kids, myself included. There are so many great opportunities in Shanghai for kids to experience and learn about music. From music appreciation classes for babies and their caretakers to music schools that allow kids to explore making music themselves, we’re … Continued
By Shirani Alfreds Our family recently went to Chengdu over a weekend (Friday to Sunday) to see their most famous inhabitants, the pandas. Given the 3.5 hour flight each way, people asked if it was worth it. Our answer is ‘yes’, given our agenda with a 7-year-old and 2-year-old was solely panda viewing and … Continued
As Mardi Gras / Pancake day is on February 28th this year, let me share with you my tips, recipe and a how-to video in Chinese! Have you ever asked yourself why your ayi loves crȇpes? Does the word jianbing 煎饼 mean anything to you? Jianbing are what Chinese queue for every morning in front … Continued