Last November, we went to see Xi’an’s Army of Terracotta Warriors, a truly incredible experience and one I will never forget. So when friends visiting from the States hinted that they would also like to behold one of China’s most important cultural relics, we jumped at the opportunity for a return visit. It still boggles my mind […]
Destinations
A New York-Style Brunch at the Dakota, Shanghai
We recently enjoyed a charming brunch at the Dakota Bar & Bistro in the former French Concession. On their website, they describe themselves as being an American-style bistro, and they delivered on their promise. From the casual, street-side patio to the sumptuously dark interior, we felt as though we’d been transported to the Upper East Side […]
China’s First Western Hotel
After the Treaty of Nanking opened China’s port cities to foreign trade, the British established their land concession and a building boom ensued. Realizing that the newly arrived foreign merchants would need lodging while in Shanghai, a Scottish man by the name of Richards opened an eponymous hotel near the Bund in 1846. It was […]
The Bund: Shanghai At Her Best
There is no better place to be in Shanghai on a beautiful blue sky day than the Bund. Like a lovely necklace, the Bund accentuates the city’s beauty and highlights its many charms. The promenade stretches for one mile along the banks of the busy Huangpu River, with the grand buildings of the former British […]
Fashion History at Kent State University Museum
During my recent time in Ohio, I had the pleasure of touring the Kent State University Museum. According to U.S. News and World Reports, Kent State University has one of the top 10 fashion programs in the country. Who knew? The on-campus museum is currently exhibiting a wonderful collection called “On The Home Front: Civil […]