Explainer: The Plum Rain Season of East Asia

The East Asian rainy season, or meiyu, usually lasts from July to August. But why?

By Ned Kelly, Jun 17, 2019 16:02

Instagram of the Week: @kims_natural_life

Our favorite pic of the week!

By Urban Family, Dec 07, 2018 15:13

Instagram of the Week: @shallwe0317

Our favorite pic of the week!

By Mandy Tie, Aug 10, 2018 12:56

Instagram of the Week: @bao.and.persik

Out favorite pic of the week!

By Mandy Tie, May 25, 2018 12:05

Instagram of the Week: @andimanzano

Our favorite pic of the week!

By Mandy Tie, Apr 27, 2018 10:48

Mom Blogger: A Splash in Shanghai

Getting sick of the wet weather yet? I bet you are! But don’t worry – after all this rain is done Shanghai will turn into a terribly hot desert of sun and unbearable humidity. Gotta love summer!

By Urban Family, Jul 02, 2015 10:11

Mom Blogger: How to Survive the Rainy Season

I will admit, of all the seasons in Shanghai rainy season is my least favorite. I have this thing about being damp. Even if it’s hot outside, if I’m damp, I’m miserable.

By Urban Family, Jun 03, 2015 13:22

Take it Outside!

Summer is here and we should all be outside enjoying the beautiful weather before it gets too hot. Kids need to have some nature experiences and even if you live in Shanghai it is possible to have some outdoorsy fun!

By Urban Family, May 22, 2015 18:03

Mom Blogger: What to Wear?

Mom blogger Nicole Chia ponders what to wear in Shanghai's humidity and often unpredictable weather.

By Urban Family, Sep 10, 2014 12:20

Shanghai's top summer camps

Warm weather and school holidays are nearing the horizon so Urban Family's rounded up the best summer camps in Shanghai to keep your little (or larger!) ones occupied.

By Urban Family, Apr 24, 2014 11:00

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