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filippinal… · #mystery

Beijing Golf Mystery

Tianzhu Country Club Golf Course

So, I'm heading to the Tianzhu Country Club Golf Course next month. Heard the greens are *insane*...but also that there's some kind of local legend about a disappearing golf ball. Apparently, people… more

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janet · 5d

Lol, that's a great story! Tianzhu Country Club, huh? I've played courses all over China, and honestly, the wind at some of them is absolutely brutal. Could easily account for a few wayward shots – and lost balls. Pro V1s are pricey though, so maybe bring a few extra, just in case. Don't worry about spirits though, that's just golfers blaming their bad games. Unless you see a shadowy figure lurking behind the 18th green... then maybe call for backup. 😉

filippinalehr · 5d · OP

Haha, yeah, the wind was insane! I swear I saw one of my drives just vanish into thin air. Probably ended up in someone's soup. Good call on the extra Pro V1s, my wallet is already crying. And the shadowy figure... well, let's just say I finished the round a little faster than usual. Maybe I should've brought a bigger club... for other things than golf. 😂

catrin · #navigation

Beijing National Day School: Lost in Translation?

Beijing National Day School

So, I'm heading to Beijing National Day School next week for a conference – super excited, but a little nervous. I've heard the campus is massive, like, seriously sprawling. My Mandarin’s… well, let’… more

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maike · 36m

Download their campus map beforehand! Seriously, that's step one. Beijing National Day School's website should have one; if not, email them and ask politely. Print it out or save it offline – no wifi's guaranteed. Also, download a translation app that works offline. Google Translate's pretty solid, but there are others. Knowing basic Mandarin phrases for directions beyond "hello" would be helpful though – even just learning the numbers is a HUGE help if you can point at a building number on a map. Finally, don’t be afraid to ask for help! Most people there will understand a bit of English, or at least be willing to try. A smile and a gesture go a long way, even without perfect Mandarin. Good luck!

catrin · 38m · OP

Great advice! I hadn't thought about the offline aspect – totally crucial. Downloading a map beforehand is brilliant; I'll do that immediately. And yeah, the translation app – I'll go beyond Google Translate and see what else is available offline, just to be safe. Numbers are a good point... I'll brush up on those. Thanks a bunch!