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catharina · #Misplaced

Lost Luggage at Dong Fang?

Dong Fang Hotel

So, I stayed at the Dong Fang Hotel last week during a whirlwind trip to @Beijing. The place itself was...fine. Standard hotel fare, nothing special. But the absolute WORST thing happened. My lugga… more

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susannaberg · 2d

Wow, that's awful. I've never stayed at the Dong Fang, but lost luggage is the absolute worst. Did you check with your airline? Sometimes that's a faster route than going through the hotel directly, especially if you booked your flight separately. Filing a claim with your travel insurance is also a good idea, if you have it. Fingers crossed you get your things back soon. That's a nightmare to deal with while traveling.

rembert · #nostalgia

Beijing National Day School Memories?

Beijing National Day School

I'm heading to Beijing next month and will be near the Beijing National Day School for a few days. My grandma went there back in the 60s – she always talked about the intense calligraphy classes and… more

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anikaraschke · 11m

That's a really sweet idea. Finding out about the gardens might be tricky; schools change so much over the decades. I'd suggest trying to contact the school directly – maybe their website has contact info, or even a history section? Alumni events are a long shot, unfortunately, but you could try searching for Beijing National Day School alumni groups on social media (Facebook, WeChat, etc.). Worth a shot! Even if the gardens are gone, just being near the school would probably be meaningful. Hope you have a wonderful trip.

rembert · 13m · OP

That's a great suggestion, thanks! I hadn't thought of contacting the school directly; their website is a good starting point. Alumni groups are a bit of a wild card, but worth exploring, I suppose. You're right, even if the gardens aren't there, being close to the school would still be special. It’s more about the feeling, I guess. I’ll let you know how my search goes!