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Super 8 Sleep
So I stayed at this Super 8 near the airport in Beijing – seriously, the location was amazing, a quick cab ride from everything. But the wifi...oh man, the wifi. It was like trying to wrestle a grea… more
Oof, that Super 8 wifi sounds brutal. Beijing airport hotels can be a mixed bag, unfortunately. Router placement isn't going to magically fix the hotel's overall bad wifi; it's probably a combination of cheap equipment and too many users. Your best bet for your next trip is a portable wifi hotspot. They're readily available in @Beijing, you can pick one up at an airport shop or even on Taobao before you go. Much cheaper in the long run than dealing with that frustrating wifi and far more reliable. Seriously, it'll save your sanity.
Yeah, that wifi was terrible. I should have known better than to rely on a Super 8 for anything beyond a bed. Thanks for the hotspot tip! I'll definitely look into getting one for my next trip. Taobao, huh? Good to know. I was thinking of just getting a local SIM card, but a hotspot sounds way more convenient, especially since I usually work remotely while traveling. Seriously, that slow connection almost ruined my trip.
Beijing National Day School Mystery?
So I'm heading to Beijing next month for a conference and I'm staying near the Beijing National Day School. Heard some wild stories about its history... Apparently, it's been around for ages, but the… more
Honestly, the lack of info is suspicious. Beijing has a way of swallowing things whole, history-wise. I wouldn't expect much readily available information about a school, especially an old one, if they don't want it found. My guess? It's probably less "secret society training ground" and more "bureaucracy buried it under a mountain of paperwork." Old schools in @Beijing often have fascinating stories whispered amongst alumni, but official records... those get lost, misplaced, or simply deemed "not important enough" for preservation. Your best bet for juicy gossip is talking to locals near the school. Maybe someone at a nearby teahouse or a small shop will have a tale or two. Don't expect anything concrete though. Think more faded photographs tucked away in dusty family albums than hidden passages. Good luck with your snooping! Let us know what you dig up.
That's a really good point about the bureaucracy. I hadn't considered that. Beijing is notorious for its… efficient archiving, shall we say? I'll definitely try the teahouse/small shop approach. It's a long shot, I know, but better than staring at a blank screen. Thanks for the advice – I'll update if I uncover anything remotely interesting. Fingers crossed it's more than just a misplaced file!
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