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Beijing China Lifestyle Nature Photography TravelJune 27, 2019August 10, 2019

Camping on the Great Wall

If you liked my last blog post about our Silk Road trip to the deserts of Gansu province, then you’re in luck – I have another epic China travel experience to share! Doesn’t it feel great when you’ve been sitting on a travel dream for years, and then you finally take action and make it…

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China Lifestyle ShanghaiJanuary 31, 2019August 10, 2019

Best of 2018 – Part 2

Best Thing I Did for Myself After being inconsistent with working out for a LONG time, I finally decided things had to change and joined Pure Yoga & Fitness in the end of last summer. I hesitated for a while because of the 1-year commitment and fairly high membership price (plus the place feels a…

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China Lifestyle Shanghai TravelJanuary 15, 2019August 10, 2019

Best of 2018 – Part 1

Wow, 2018 just flew by, didn’t it? (And so did half of January…) Many say it’s been a bit of a strange, quick year, and I couldn’t agree more. I wrote exactly 4 blog posts, which means there’s definitely room for improvement in 2019, but also that I didn’t share much of what I’ve been…

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China Lifestyle ShanghaiJuly 27, 2018August 10, 2019

5 Reasons Why I Love Shanghai

It’s probably obvious that I’m very fond of Shanghai, but it wasn’t exactly love at first sight. When I first visited in 2010, I pretty much went by the tourist guidebooks and saw what visitors were recommended to see. Sure, the Bund was pretty, East Nanjing was crowded, and it was fun riding up to…

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Shanghaista Travel Essentials
China Lifestyle TravelFebruary 5, 2018August 10, 2019

My Travel Essentials – China Edition

Chinese New Year is around the corner, and that means it’s time to pack our bags and head south for some much needed beach and sun! I love traveling, and I actually still enjoy the ritual of packing, the anticipation of getting on a flight, and the moment to relax in the air. Sure, air…

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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

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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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