When you’re exploring Zagreb you will quickly notice that drinking coffee is a popular pastime. Locals fill the outdoor seating of coffee shops around Flower Square and the Dolac Market, especially on a Saturday morning. And whilst it’s a great…
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A VPN (Virtual Private Network) is a great thing to use daily no matter where you are to increase your privacy and security on the internet, but they become even more useful in China. As a lot of websites and…
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As we were based in Shanghai for two months, we really wanted to explore some of the surrounding areas in China. Being only one hour away from Shanghai by fast train, Hangzhou jumped straight to the top of our list…
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As an avid green tea drinker, hiking Hangzhou tea fields was utter bliss. Hangzhou tea fields are home to the renowned green tea, Longjing Tea, otherwise known as Dragon Well Tea. There’s something so magical about seeing where something comes…
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After spending only one day in Suzhou, China, we had definitely succumbed to the charms of the canals, incredible bridges, ancient streets and gardens. Actually, Suzhou is famous for its classical Chinese gardens, which are collectively a UNESCO world heritage…
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Visiting Tongli Water Town makes for a great day trip from Shanghai, China. There are actually a lot of ancient water towns near Shanghai, so it can be hard to narrow it down to which ones to visit. We chose…
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If you’re planning a trip to Shanghai and trying to decide what Shanghai day trips to do, then you may have come across Nanxiang Ancient Town and Guyi Garden. Only 30 minutes from Shanghai on the metro, it’s certainly a…
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We decided to spend two months in Shanghai for many reasons, but being able to eat never-ending amounts of dumplings, noodles, bings, Shanghai street food and other Chinese dishes was definitely one of the most alluring reasons. Eating our way…
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Shanghai is home to some delicious authentic Chinese dishes. But, being the international hub that it is, it also has some incredible options for Western food, and in particular, cafes. Think beautiful French-inspired cafes, Asian-fusion cafes, Australian-inspired coffee shops and…
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