Escape: Where to Eat in Shanghai
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Escape: Where to Eat in Shanghai

It was my very first time in Shanghai, China and it couldn't have been better: we did a ton of walks through the districts, marvelled at the many pink and white magnolia flowers that had just bloomed, and planned our days around where we would eat for lunch and dinner.  We ate so much and we ate so well! Mostly at places serving various Chinese cuisines, so we could enjoy the many very seasonal vegetables and dishes only available in the weeks of early spring. We've also visited the Jing'An temple, the Yayoi Kusama exhibition, the Arts & Crafts museum (where I should've bought that glass statuette of my Chinese zodiac sign), wandered through gardens and roamed many, many, many malls. Mainly to walk off the last meal and create space for the next…

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Eat in Berlin: Spring Feels & Brunch Tips
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Eat in Berlin: Spring Feels & Brunch Tips

Are you frolicking in the sun while reading this? Reveling in the great expectation that is a long, free weekend with tons of sunshine and warm weather? Ohh, me too! Nothing quite like Berlin awakening from six months of depressing grey and remodeling itself into the green oasis we all love and need. After ten days in Shanghai, where I ate excellent food from morning till night (guide still to come), I'm readjusting to the local circumstances by being extra careful where to exchange money for food. So this one's mostly old faves (plus a new highlight all the way at the end of the post). Starting today, I'll be on the lookout for new food spots, and will let you know about the success of my discoveries asap, hopefully. Until then, enjoy the weekend!

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