Tag Archives: Shanghai

150 Years Ago Today, Something Important Happened in the US…But Not at a Chinese KFC

Posted on January 31, 2015 by findingfoodfluency

A KFC along East Nanjing Road in Shanghai, China greeted me with this weird and surreal mural in 2005. Whether or not it’s still around, I don’t know for sure — anyone want to go check it out? Who needs … Continue reading →

Posted in China & Hong Kong, East & Southeast Asia, Food & Drink, pop culture | Tagged China, Civil War, history, kfc, Shanghai, weird | 4 Comments

In Other Words, An Airport Terminal

Posted on October 16, 2014 by findingfoodfluency

I can’t remember exactly which Shanghai, China airport it was where I spotted this dubious “delayed flight lounge,” but you can be sure that it is no different from the rest of the terminal. Not to mention, when considering the … Continue reading →

Posted in Aviation, China & Hong Kong, East & Southeast Asia | Tagged airport, China, delayed, flight, lounge, Shanghai, terminal | 5 Comments

Buying Socks in China: Tougher Than It Sounds

Posted on September 29, 2014 by findingfoodfluency

Before visiting China for the first time in August 2003, I truly expected to find clothes cleaners (洗染店 xǐrǎndiàn) all over the place. Was this the first thing on my mind as I landed in Guilin? No. It was the second. … Continue reading →