So folks, it's finally happened. I'm bidding Shanghai and Shanghaiist goodbye... for a bit while I take a nice lil' vacation! I'm off to a much needed R&R trip to the U.S., and from what I've heard free Wi-Fi's actually a lot harder to come across there. Go figure. So, for the next month-ish, long time Shanghaiist readers get a blast from the past: Ex-editor Kenneth Tan will be taking my place. Of course, it's not like he was really truly gone in the first place, right? Check his latest posts here and as usual, keep sending in your tips at tips(@)shanghaiist.com! more ›

Shanghaiist Editor Elaine Chow is currently on a much deserved vacation in the British Isles. Taking over the reins this is week, and making his triumphant return to the site, is Shanghaiist all-star Peijin Chen. If you want to see him in action, head over to Munchies or any number of Jing'an drinking establishments. Or you can just check out his older posts here. Welcome back, Peijin! more ›