Archives by Tag 'shanghai'

Shanghai (pt 3) – Touristing the Old City

By twistedangel - Last updated: Tuesday, February 26, 2008
This entry is part 3 of 3 in the series Shanghai 2007

This entry is part 3 of 3 in the series Shanghai 2007I actually did the “tourist” experience of Shanghai near the end.� I sort of dread crowds, and China is crowded!!
First of all, let me give you a recommendation for a reference, if you ever go there … Beijing & Shanghai, by DK Eyewitness Travel [...]

Shanghai (pt 2) – Fabric Shopping

By twistedangel - Last updated: Tuesday, February 12, 2008
This entry is part 2 of 3 in the series Shanghai 2007

As I had mentioned before, learning to communicate with the cabbies is important.� So I gathered an itinerary of the places I would like to go, and how to say them, as well as their bordering streets.
I really, really wanted to visit the textile mall.� It was rumored to be four floors!!� The great thing [...]

I’ve been Shanghai-ed!!

By twistedangel - Last updated: Friday, February 8, 2008
This entry is part 1 of 3 in the series Shanghai 2007

Yawn…� It’s been a long time since anything has happened here, huh?? I’ve received a few notes here and there from some of you expressing concern.� To answer Lucelu – yes, I’ve been very, very busy!!� I have much to write about in the weeks coming, but I will start today with my trip to [...]