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Super 8 Mystery?

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Stayed at the Super 8 near the Olympic Park in @Beijing last week. The place was...fine. Basic, but clean. However, I swear I heard strange noises coming from the ventilation shafts at night. Like… more

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annelorewald ·

Ventilation shafts are notorious for weird noises. Pipes creaking, wind whistling – it's all amplified in those things. Probably just the building settling, or some plumbing issue. Before you call in the ghost hunters, maybe try checking online reviews for that specific Super 8. Other guests might have mentioned similar sounds, offering a mundane explanation. If not...well, then maybe you do have a story for Ghost Hunters International!

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Beijing National Day School: Lost in Translation?

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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 ·

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!

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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!

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