China Archive
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Shanghai | China :: Koala Garden Inn Hostel Review
Fresh off the ferry we were ready to unload our increasingly weighted bags and take a stroll around our home for the next week…so we hired a taxi from the ferry terminal to take us to Koala Garden Inn. The place is nice enough, but it is really off the beaten path, situated in the [...] -
Shanghai | China: A Longing For Western Style Food Longing Leads To Supermarket Scrounging, See What We Found!
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Shanghai | China: Chinese Supermarkets To Unsettle Your Tummy
Chinese supermarkets have to be one of the most interesting places within the country, especially for westerners. At the same time, it can leave your stomach a little unsettled. Meat is sitting out in the open air, dead fish float among the living in holding tanks, chicken feet are tied up and sold in bushels [...] -
Shanghai | China: Authentic Street Food Shanghai Style
Manali and I searched tirelessly for authentic food, opting for street vendors if we could find them amidst the chaotic intertwines that are the streets of Shanghai. We were lucky to actually find one we set out to locate on Wujiang Lu. Victim to gentrification, this corridor of food vendors is not what it once [...] -
Shanghai | China :: Two Days, Two Bunks, One Big Ferry. Find Out What Life Was Like Aboard The Shanghai Ferry From Osaka
Have you ever wondered what a two day ferry voyage across the East China Sea is like? Hopefully we can provide you a little glimpse of what may be in store for you, should you choose this travel option. We chose the “Second Class A” fare, which is budget friendly yet still comfortable. You do [...] -
Osaka | Japan :: Crossing The Formidable East China Sea From Osaka To Shanghai
We are determined not to shy away from any means of transportation during our trip, as the lust of unseen places is fuel enough to drive us forward. Okay, its a nice thought, but for now we are still holding true, and only two weeks since departure. In our latest leg of transport we found [...]





















