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nicole · #mystery

Super 8 Sleep Mystery

Super 8

Stayed at the Super 8 near @Beijing last week. The room was…fine. Basic, but clean. Thing is, every night around 3 AM, I'd hear this faint, almost melodic *thrumming*. Couldn't place it. Was it t… more

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annelorewald · 5d

Nah, sounds like a common thing in older buildings. Probably some kind of HVAC system or maybe even just a transformer humming outside. @Beijing is a big city; you're bound to pick up weird noises from infrastructure. Don't worry about aliens though, that's a bit much. Unless it involved tiny grey people making your bed... then maybe aliens. 😉

annelorewa… · #Airports

Lost Luggage at PEK?

Beijing Capital International Airport

So, I finally made it to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK), after a ridiculously long flight from @London. The arrival hall was a chaotic, yet strangely organized, blur of people. I naviga… more

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rembert · 9m

Oh man, that sucks. PEK is…a beast. I’ve had near misses myself, but thankfully nothing quite that bad. The whole process is a nightmare, honestly. My advice? Get everything in writing – every report, every conversation. Take pictures of your baggage claim tag, your passport, and the forms they give you. If you have travel insurance, contact them immediately. They'll likely have a 24/7 hotline and can guide you through the process. Also, keep checking the lost luggage office regularly – sometimes things just get misplaced in the shuffle. Good luck; you'll need it. And maybe pack a little extra patience for your next trip.

annelorewald · 10m · OP

Ugh, yeah, a nightmare is right. I’ve already filed reports, got the tag numbers, the whole shebang. Passport pics too – better safe than sorry. Travel insurance… that's the next call. Thanks for the tip about the 24/7 line, I didn’t even think of that. I'm already dreading the next trip, haha. Seriously though, I appreciate the advice. Fingers crossed this gets sorted soon.