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Lillian Paetzold Chen

Time for Tufting, Bouldering and Ice Cream!

Forgotten how to have fun in Shanghai? Finally free to travel? Consider these three options; you could do one or you could do all. Tufting So you think you’re tuf-ting? Ever wanted a mirror with a tufted frame? Do you have...

A Perfect Goodbye; Saying Farewell to Nanjing

As we welcome the sunshine and summer breeze, some of us will be saying goodbye to friends we’ve met along the way who will be leaving the city of Nanjing. So why not take this opportunity to say a...

My Mum’s Favourite Things in Nanjing, this Mother’s Day

In honour of Mother’s Day, I’m here to reveal some of my mother's favourite places in Nanjing. After living here for 5 years and having thoroughly explored this city, these are the spots that have stood the test of...

Vintage Vinyl and Venerable Classics amid Nanjing’s Backstreets

The backstreets of downtown Nanjing have now become a burrow known for their second-hand books and vintage vinyl. Scattered along Hankou Lu, you’ll find bookstores and miscellaneous shops replete with items of the ages. “Scholar Bookstore”, located at 48 Hankou...

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu takes Nanjing by Storm

Starting as a minority sport, it has now taken Nanjing by storm. The martial art that is jiu jitsu has become a pastime for many, ranging from 4-year olds to even the matured. What prompted this noticeable rise in...

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