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China Events Expat Shanghai SocialJune 9, 2017August 10, 2019

Back from Radio Silence

I have been the worst blogger lately. My last post was over two months ago, eep! But I’m still here, alive and kicking, just significantly busier than I was in the beginning of the year. So here’s what’s been going on: In January, I joined the board of directors of an absolutely amazing organization called…

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Koh Phangan Shanghaista
Asia Expat Thailand TravelFebruary 17, 2017August 10, 2019

Chinese New Year in Koh Phangan

One of the perks of living in China is having the 7-day Spring Festival national holiday to celebrate Chinese New Year. Everyone is off work and school, which translates into the largest human migration in the world. People pour out of big cities, and most streets, restaurants and shops become eerily quiet and deserted for…

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Sip n Paint Shanghai
China Expat Shanghai Things to do WorkshopsJanuary 16, 2017August 10, 2019

Sip ‘n Paint Shanghai

Last week we finally wrapped up the fall-semester at Jiaotong University. To celebrate good results and success in the final exams, me and a couple of classmates went to do some sipping, painting and relaxing at Sip ‘n Paint on Shaanxi South Road. I’ve been wanting to try Sip ‘n Paint for some time now…

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China Daily life Expat ShanghaiJanuary 2, 2017August 10, 2019

Best of 2016

I know it’s already 2017, but before really kicking off the new year, I wanted to take a quick look back at the highlights of my past year. Here come the Best of my 2016: Best moment The day in early March when Robert signed his new contract and our move to Shanghai was confirmed.…

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China Daily life Expat Former French Concession Photography ShanghaiDecember 7, 2016August 10, 2019

December in the French Concession

Wow, I’ve been terrible with the blog lately. No excuses, just haven’t managed to prioritize writing (although I’m totally blaming school!). I’ll try to get back to it very soon, but in the mean time I just wanted to post a few snaps from my awesome neighborhood, the Former French Concession. It’s crazy that these green,…

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Beauty China Daily life Expat Shanghai WellnessNovember 14, 2016August 10, 2019

Beauty talk

Let’s start this new week with something a little more light-hearted, shall we? I think we all need that after the miserable political events of the last few days… So coming up today – Shanghai beauty tips! This city is packed with stores that sell beauty products from all over the world, and local salons offer every face/body/hair treatment…

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The best apps for Shanghai
Apps China Daily life Expat ShanghaiSeptember 28, 2016August 10, 2019

My best apps for Shanghai

1. Pleco  Pleco is probably the most famous and downloaded Chinese dictionary and learning tool there is. And for a good reason – it’s just awesome! This is also by far the app that I use most both in daily life running around Shanghai, and when studying Mandarin. The dictionary is obviously extremely useful (and…

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Update from Shanghai . I see more cars & bikes on the street. Most delivery companies seem to be back in business, definitely at lower capacity, but the pile of packages at the gate of our compound is rapidly growing. . I still don’t see too many people walking around, but I’d say there’s a slight increase from last week. . Many cafés & restaurants that opened in the past 1-2 weeks have been forced to close again. It’s part of the city enforcing even stricter preventative measures as more Shanghai residents are returning from other parts of China. . Most compounds are not allowing outside people in, only residents. That means no ayis, pet sitters, deliveries or guests. Those returning to Shanghai from the holidays are looking at a 14 day self-quarantine period. I’m a bit unclear on if this applies to everyone or only people who have traveled domestically. (Pls leave a comment if you know!) . There seems to be a second wave of slight food shortage with so many people returning this week, especially when it comes to shopping online. We’ve still been able to get most of the food supplies that we want and need. Grocery stores remain open. Yesterday we went to City Super in IAPM, the Swiss Butchery and Laura’s on Wulumuqi, all open and well stocked! . Public services like banks are open. Temperature checks are pretty much everywhere, and many places require you to leave your name, number & body temp when entereing. . The amount of corona cases in Shanghai is still very, very low, so these measures are PREVENTATIVE! This is so so important to keep in mind, because just seeing the new stricter measures go into place can feel pretty scary. We’re at about 325 cases total (of which almost a third has recovered) in a city of 25 mil people. I feel safe. . Once again, the people and communities of Shanghai have impressed me beyond words with the warmth and support for riding out this challenge together. So many volunteer led initiatives are popping up to make sure people stay physically & mentally healthy, encouraging each other to stay positive, turning all this time into something productive, and helping feed stranded pets.💛💪
We’ve been back in Shanghai for a week now. For the first couple of days I was feeling anxious and second guessing if we really made the right decision in returning. There was (and still is) so much panic and fear being spread around, it was impossible not to be affected. Then I stopped watching and reading the majority of news and comments on WeChat, TV and online. . Now I feel optimistic. I feel calm. I stay focused on facts from solid reliable sources and keep a close eye on statements and recommendations from the Nordic region and my own government, which I find to have a very rational approach to the situation. . I also see more and more people returning to Shanghai. More people are out in the streets (altho it’s still very quiet compared to normal). More businesses, shops and restaurants are reopening. Many grocery stores have been open all along, and @epermarket deserves a medal for battling through this entire period with incredible service and communication. 🏅 . The extended Chinese New Year holiday has now ended, but schools remain closed and most companies are urging employees to work from home for another week or two, so it will take some time before life here looks normal again. Temperature checks have been implemented everywhere, and everyone is going to extreme lengths to stay safe. . Remains to be seen what happens next, but I feel positive and hopeful. We got this, #加油中国 💪 . #coronavirus #shanghai #cny2020
Four days ago our holiday came to an abrupt end when the Vietnamese government closed its borders and cancelled all flights to China in fear of the coronavirus. Within 3 hours of getting word of the new drastic measures, we went from blissfully enjoying Peppercorn’s afternoon cocktail hour, to departing for the airport in nearly full on panic mode trying to find a way home. Luckily, we were able to fly through Korea without additional surprises or closed borders, and now we’re back in Shanghai waiting for things to calm down and return to normal. . We chose to come back because we have our beloved cats to take care of. We don’t have the paperwork in place to take them out of the country, so for now, leaving with them is not an option. . Also, I’m not terribly worried about contracting the virus. I fully respect and recognize the seriousness of the situation and the need for being careful and taking extra precaution, but I also focus on what the WHO is saying, which, at the press conference on Jan 31st, very clearly stated that there is no reason to limit international trade or travel to China. I’m relieved to see more and more people out in the streets of Shanghai with more businesses, restaurants and shops reopening. Hopefully things will be better soon and there will be a bigger sense of normalcy in a few days when the extended CNY holiday is over. . Stay safe and 加油中国! 💪💛 . #chinesenewyear2020 #phuquoc #phuquocvietnam #visitvietnam #phuquocisland #peppercornbeach #coronavirus #加油中国
Finally en route to paradise! This past week has been intense with the growing panic and hysteria around the corona virus. Here’s hoping that the only type of corona found in Phu Quoc is the one originating in Mexico 🤞 #chinesenewyear #vacaytime #phuquoc #phuquocvietnam #visitvietnam #phuquocisland
It’s almost time for a new decade. So what exactly happened in my life in the past 10 years? Well, I got married to a truly fab guy, lived in 2 countries on 2 continents in 4 different cities (Beijing, Chongqing, Copenhagen and Shanghai), adapted and started over, learned to speak, read & write Mandarin Chinese, learned to understand some Danish, adopted two abandoned kittens from the streets of Shanghai, started a blog, started my own business, got a master’s degree in international business, fell in love with photography, traveled, met incredible people who have and will influence my life in significant ways. Here’s to an exciting past decade! 🥂 What was the most exciting and memorable thing that happened to you?
Happy independence day Finland!! 🇫🇮🇫🇮🇫🇮 #thisisfinland #farawayfromhome #lovefromshanghai
Our rooftop view is looking extra fine this week with the 70th anniversary light show going on every 30 minutes. ✨ Happy birthday dear China, thank you for being home for 7+ years of my life and giving me life-changing memories, opportunities and friendships. 生日快乐! ❤️🇨🇳
It’s world tourism day! ✈️🌏 This year has really opened up my eyes to how much there is to see in China beyond megacities and concrete jungles. Traveling here isn’t always easy, but you usually walk away with very cool experiences and unique memories. It’s a MASSIVE country, so choosing where to go can be a bit of a challenge. For ideas and amazing China travel inspiration, I love to follow @polinanowords , @rachelmeetschina and @chinadestinations . Where do you get your travel inspo?

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