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Where is home?
The expat family shuffle
When we flew back into Beijing last week, it struck me like a gong on the chest that we were flying Home.
Of course, when we arrived in our barren apartment with its echoing gaps between ceiling, floor and walls, it felt decidedly not like Home any more. In fact, right now, it feels like Lodging Limbo.
Last week, whilst still snug in the bed of a lovely serviced apartment in Hanoi, my daughter Ella began a sob story about not wanting to return to our cavernous BJ apartment, and just stay in Hanoi forever. This is when I received another gong in the chest, wondering how a little girl of only eight could take up ...
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thewinerepublic added CNY dinner with New Zealand wines to Dining > Wine Tastings
- When:
- Jan 9th
- Where:
- Black Sesame Kitchen
January 7
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davidfeng added You Been To The Bookstore Lately? to Beijing Blogs > Beijingologist
2009 must have started really early in the bookstores. The Wangfujing Xinhua Bookstore's often late on a lot of new ...
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beijingplayhouse added Beijing Sport and Social Club to Community
- When:
- Feb 5th
- Where:
- Beijing Sport and Social Club
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saran94 reviewed Crazzy Crepes in Dining > European
“I love this restaurant and there crazy potatoes and his secret sauce is delicious!! I love his crepes desert too with the chocolate, bananas and cookies. MMMM Good!!! The owner is great and has a great spirit about him. The 1st time you eat there you will want to keep going back for more.” -
ninamasch commented on Sunny Baby Kids' Clothing > 3.3 Shopping Center in Style > Children's Items
“I wanted to go there today, but it seems to be closed. I looked everywere and asks some people, but couldn't find it. Maybe it's due to the third and fourth floor currently being unter construction. Does anyone know where to find Sunny Baby Kids' Clothing now?”
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sophiap added Live Jazz Every Wednesday & Sunday! to Nightlife > Jazz
- When:
- Today
- Where:
- Purple Haze Bistro
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wenyi added Hotel G Invites Stylish Romantics to Celebrate Valentine's Day to Deals & Prizes
- When:
- Feb 14th
- Where:
- Hotel G Beijing
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