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Category Archives: Beijing
Lost Bag in Taxi: A Cautionary Tale for Expats Living in Beijing
What follows is the story of what happens when you inadvertently leave your suitcase in a Beijing taxi. Little did I realise, when the light bulb pinged that my bag was gone, how long and eventful the aftermath would be. … Continue reading
How to get your Beijing Motorcycle Driving License
These very useful instructions were written by my friend Ruud a couple of years ago. I just finally passed my Beijing Car Driving License today, and have decided to push on to get my motorcycle license as well. Having just … Continue reading
Posted in Beijing
Tagged beijing, Beijing Traffic Management Bureau, driving, howto, licence, license, motorbike, motorcycle, permit, test
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By the Skin of our Teeth
Well we have the official word – we are safe (at least for now). They have posted signs around the area stating the building numbers they are going to demolish and thankfully we are not on it. The plan is … Continue reading
Posted in Beijing, China, Vineyard Cafe
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Balancing on the Razor’s Edge
As many people now know I recently left my job to, among other things, open a restaurant here in Beijing. Things have been progressing in a more or less forward direction until today. We were standing in the shell of … Continue reading
Posted in Beijing, Vineyard Cafe
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Chav Arse Regal
On wednesday evening I went to the Chivas Regal “Milan” party. This was one of those events where the funds put in definitely exceeded the taste of those involved. On arrival, all the guests walked up a red carpet complete … Continue reading
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Skiing at Huaibei
On Saturday a whole group of us drove to the Huabei International Ski resort three hours north of Beijing for a day of burning up and down the longest run! Skiing in Beijing is a far cry from the Alps … Continue reading
Posted in Beijing, China, Skiing
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Beijing Third Ring Road Collapses
A sewage pipeline leak in the early hours of yesterday morning in Beijing caused an eastern section of the city’s Third Ring Road to cave in, creating a hole 20 metres long, 10 metres wide and 10 metres deep. “Filthy … Continue reading
Posted in Beijing, China
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New Year’s Beijing Style
Well it is now Wednesday and I can safely say that I am now recovered from the weekend. Sunday however was not pretty. Spent most of the afternoon curled up on the sofa unable to focus on whatever it was … Continue reading
Posted in Beijing, China
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Thanksgiving
On Sunday I went to a Thanksgiving party at Tom’s house put on by Candice. It was a pretty relaxed afair with lots of good food, wine and Charlie spiced things up with his chocolate biscuits. Since the only american … Continue reading
Posted in Beijing, Photos
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Mark Blick’s Birthday
On Saturday we headed to Souk by the west gate of Chaoyang park for Mark’s Birthday. Dinner, sheesha and then off to Apperitivo for digestifs. Click here to view the pics.
Posted in Beijing, China, Photos
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