The best and worst of Shanghai – making friends & saying goodbye Spring. That dreaded time of year in Shanghai when we tally up all the friends who have just told us they will be leaving as soon as school lets out. Every year it seems like a bigger number than … Continued
by Melanie Ham It started with an Instagram ad of a beautiful place and a traveling company with a quirky name. One of my wishes has been to travel more, but with kids in school and a husband who travels often for business, it seemed we had limited opportunities to go new places … Continued
The end of the year – a time for reflection. This is the first piece of writing from Liz Anderson, who we hope will soon become a regular contributor! We are coming up on the end of 2018, which for me has been the fastest year on record. A new baby always makes … Continued
Siobhan Brown was lucky enough to meet the Mike and Kay from Greenwoods this week, and here we share their story of entrepreneurship and creating an all-American summer camp in Shanghai… “It was scary getting on the plane that day”, said Kay. “Three days before, I had landed back in the … Continued
How to Explain Work Travel to Your Child By Chantal Chen, occupational therapist at ELG, and Shining Sun, clinical psychologist at ELG, with writer Sam Lu As the world becomes more and more interconnected, travelling for work is increasingly becoming a common part of many jobs. While for some it can be an exciting … Continued
By Cidonie Richards, originally published by Lifeline Shanghai Photo credits Mimo Khair While I was an expat in Shanghai, I was also an Editor of one of the largest family magazines in Shanghai, and I was no stranger to the topic of conversation surrounding repatriation. It’s always a hot topic of discussion because it affects … Continued
Dear all, In a week in which we said goodbye to Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain, each a leading pioneer in their own industry and adored by millions, it seems appropriate to stop for a moment and take stock of our own lives. Hearing about both deaths on the news went a long way … Continued
Making Friends: A Shanghai Expat’s Guide by Casey Hall LifeLineShanghai Of the many challenges facing foreigners when they move to Shanghai – and there are many – the loss of a support network is often the hardest to overcome.Living as an expat can feel like an unreal existence. In “real” life, people form friendships through … Continued
