Sharing the story of Louisa and Lubin’s first visit to Shanghai highlighting the personalized and enriching experiences I create for my clients to ensure their trips are truly exceptional.

Managing finances in a non-English-speaking country can be challenging. This guide aims to simplify financial management for non-Chinese speaking expats, covering the essentials from opening a bank account, understanding individual income taxes and transferring money back home. Additionally, some tips on avoiding scams to protect your financial well-being.

Choosing between Singapore or Shanghai to live and work in? Your choice should reflect your career goals, lifestyle preferences, and adaptability to each city's distinct environment.

Genie Yip offers personalized Shanghai trip planning services, including itinerary creation, travel consulting, English support, transportation, and accommodation arrangements. With 13 years of experience living and hosting in Shanghai, you can trust Genie to provide you with a tailor-made itinerary that caters to your needs.

A guide for those moving to Shanghai with tips on navigating apartment rentals.

A personalized assistance for expats in need of support for public hospital visits in Shanghai. From online booking to in-person visits to ensure you receive proper and affordable medical services.

In this blog, I would like to share how to explore and enjoy different hot pot styles in Shanghai, with some tips and recommendations.

Hiring an orientation consultant can make a substantial difference - come check out my story why and how did I become an orientation consultant.

This comprehensive article will help you navigate using VPN in China, the Why and the How.

China major festivals and public holiday with adjusted working days explained.

When you are new to Shanghai, what are the options for grasping and learning the local language? Here are some options and their pros and cons.

Hello! It was my pleasure to have a chance to help you with settling in Shanghai. I would like to seek your input to help improve the orientation and settling in service in Shanghai. Thank you very much for your feedback.

Calling 110 is the emergency number we use in Mainland China. Shanghai 110 operators and responders can speak English to some extend.

Covid can’t stop expats from watching the world cup in China, especially in Shanghai!

Too much trouble to shop online in China? Baopals are here to help you to find the lowest price with the best quality from Chinese sellers so you can enjoy a hustling-free shopping experience.

A comprehensive guide to foreigner-proof of Chinese food in Shanghai with recommendations!

To watch: A rom-com made in 2012 about a new arrival and veteran expats interacting in this gorgeous Shanghai city.

Here is a shortlist of the most common questions I received from my client during our consultations. Check them out and let me know if any particular questions you would like to add!