Category Archives: China

Lost Bag in Taxi: A Cautionary Tale for Expats Living in Beijing

Posted on June 16, 2011 by Olly S

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 →

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By the Skin of our Teeth

Posted on May 17, 2006 by Olly S

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 →

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Skiing at Huaibei

Posted on January 17, 2006 by Olly S

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 →

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Beijing Third Ring Road Collapses

Posted on January 4, 2006 by Olly S

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 →

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New Year’s Beijing Style

Posted on January 2, 2006 by Olly S

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 →

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Trip to Sichuan over National Day Holiday

Posted on October 10, 2005 by Olly S

Last week, over the October holiday, Robbie and I flew to Sichuan for a week, where we met up with his cousin, Roger and girlfriend Eva who were spending a month backpacking around China. We visited some amazing places and … Continue reading →

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Hei Long Tan by Land Rover

Posted on September 28, 2005 by Olly S

After recovering from Mark’s birthday, Robbie and myself managed to talk Charles into driving us into the countryside on Sunday so we could escape the city and try out his new Land Rover. After lunch in the bagel restaurant in … Continue reading →

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Mark Blick’s Birthday

Posted on September 27, 2005 by Olly S

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.

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China to Block Skype Usage

Posted on September 21, 2005 by Olly S

According to a Reuters report China is starting to block Skype service in Shenzhen in south China. Local Chinese media report that China Telecom has plans to eventually block the service throughout its coverage area nationwide. Could this have something … Continue reading →

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Beijing Pop Festival

Posted on September 19, 2005 by Olly S

This weekend, for the second time this summer, music once again filled Chaoyang Park for the Beijing Pop Festival. Headlining was former Stones Roses front-man Ian Brown and hip hop artist Common. It was an excallent way to spend a … Continue reading →

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