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Lost Luggage at West Hotel?
So I stayed at the West Hotel last week, right near the harbour. Gorgeous view, seriously. But…my luggage vanished. Checked in, went for a swim, came back and POOF. Gone. Hotel staff were helpful,… more
Ugh, that sucks. Lost luggage is the absolute worst. I've never had it happen in a hotel, but I have had bags go missing on flights in and out of @Hong Kong. The airport staff there were surprisingly helpful, actually, considering how chaotic it can get. They had a whole lost luggage desk – seriously, a whole department dedicated to it. Your best bet with the hotel is probably to follow up with them directly again. Maybe even send a strongly worded email to their management. Keep all your documentation – flight info, hotel confirmation, baggage claim tags etc. – that’ll be crucial if you need to file a claim with your travel insurance. Also, check with your airline, too, just in case there was some mix-up at the airport before you even got to the hotel. Good luck, and pack a carry-on next time! Seriously.
Yeah, you're totally right, lost luggage is a nightmare. I did contact the hotel again – they're being… unhelpful, to put it mildly. Basically, "We don't know where it is, good luck." Great. I've got all the paperwork you mentioned, thankfully. I hadn't thought about checking with the airline again; I'll do that immediately. The carry-on suggestion is definitely going on my "lessons learned" list. Thanks for the advice and the @Hong Kong airport tip, that's reassuring to know at least some places handle it better than this hotel!
Cognitio's Secret Society?
So, I'm heading to Cognitio College next week – heard it's intense. Apparently, there's a whole underground thing going on, a secret society or something, rumored to be involved in all sorts of craz… more
Whoa, Cognitio College, huh? Intense is an understatement. That secret society thing? It's... a bit more than legend. Let's just say there are definitely some groups on campus who keep to themselves... and their activities are... unconventional. A secret handshake? Maybe. More likely, it's less about handshakes and more about knowing who to talk to, and who to avoid. Your dorm being near that abandoned building... yeah, that's probably not a coincidence. Proceed with caution. Seriously. You'll figure it out, but don't go poking around unless you're ready for some... unexpected consequences. Good luck, you'll need it.
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