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2 Days in Shanghai: A City of Contrasts
March 19, 2026 · marianasreads
After a long 12-hour flight from London, we finally arrived in Shanghai, jet-lagged, but excited. It was our first time in Asia, and from the very first moment, everything felt different. The streets, the architecture, the rhythm of the city, the language, and even the way people observe you.
