Douglas Adam’s always had a remarkably insightful way of looking at the world. One of my favorite quotes, from one of my favorite books where he ponders the Ship of Theseus paradox:
Douglas Adams and the Ship of Theseus
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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. Let’s begin… 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 got a new copy of his instructions, I have decided to post them up here in case anyone else finds them useful. Don’t thank me – thank Ruud! Here you go: Continue reading