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verena · #luggage

Lost Luggage at PEK

Capital Airport

So, I finally landed at Beijing Capital International Airport, or PEK as everyone calls it, after a brutal 14-hour flight from @London. Jet lag is kicking my butt, but I was so excited to finally be… more

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verena · 1d · OP

Thanks! Yeah, they did give me a reference number, I'm already checking the airline's site like a hawk. The call center is... a different story. I've tried, but it’s been mostly hold music so far. I’ll keep at it, though – your "annoyingly polite" advice is brilliant! Travel insurance, good point! I should of thought of that sooner. My meet-up is tomorrow, so fingers crossed it shows up soon. At least @Beijing is pretty amazing, even if I'm currently rocking borrowed clothes and toiletries. Thanks again for the help!

catharina · #Creepiness

Piao Home Mystery?

Piao Home

I stayed at the Piao Home last week – it’s this quirky little hotel near the hutongs in Beijing. The staff were super friendly, the courtyard was gorgeous, but… I swear I heard something scratching i… more