There is no better place to be in Shanghai on a beautiful blue sky day than the Bund. Like a lovely necklace, the Bund accentuates the city’s beauty and highlights its many charms. The promenade stretches for one mile along the banks of the busy Huangpu River, with the grand buildings of the former British […]
Fashion History at Kent State University Museum
During my recent time in Ohio, I had the pleasure of touring the Kent State University Museum. According to U.S. News and World Reports, Kent State University has one of the top 10 fashion programs in the country. Who knew? The on-campus museum is currently exhibiting a wonderful collection called “On The Home Front: Civil […]
Shanghai Street Art: Sculptures That Make You Go Hmmm
When I first arrived in Shanghai, I was very surprised by all the street art I found. Besides the quirky artworks housed in the Jing’an Sculpture Park and the charming rhinoceros family in Jing’an Park, there is an interesting array of sculptures spread all across the city. I’ve found a melting Dali clock in front of […]
Let’s Get Reél in Shanghai
Shanghai’s Reél Kitchen is a giant collection of food stalls situated above a metro station on Nanjing Xi Lu. The space is brightly lit and surprisingly clean, with the servers wearing hygienic masks and gloves. The sterile yet cutesy vibe reminds me of the food courts inside Japanese train stations. As you walk in, the […]
Hershberger Farm and Animal Adventures
During our outing in Amish Country, we stopped at a farm to buy some fresh produce. Imagine my surprised delight when this farm turned out to be the Disneyland of Amish Country. There were buggy rides! There was a petting zoo where you could feed baby animals! There were giant Belgian Draft horses that you […]