In Case You Missed It: Our Top 10 Viral Blog Posts for November
Another month has gone by, and wow, the year is almost over. Part of us hopes that you were too busy enjoying our magnificent city to be reading our blog as often as, well, as we do.
We had Halloween parties, hardcore porn, and horribly lonely things to do for Singles' Day. In case you missed any of our top 10 blog posts during November, here is a look back at our most viewed for the month.
1. Ten Signs You've Been in Beijing Too Long
Can you remember China before Starbucks? If so, you've probably been here too long.
2. 11 Horribly Lonely Things to Do on Singles' Day
It's time to celebrate being single. Or being alone. We look at some of the loneliest activities available to us.
3. New Halloween World Record: Most Complaints
The Electric Castle Halloween Party held in Tianjin November 1was supposed to be a record-breaking gathering.
4. Hardcore Porn Meets Jane Austen in Translated Ming Classic
"Jane Austen meets hard-core pornography" in a dirty Ming Dynasty classic, now fully accessible to English readers.
5. British Expat Details Dating Doldrums in Daily Mail Article
Ladies, if you're looking to date in Beijing, localize your operations – at least according to the advice of one British expatriate.
6. Fast Food Watch: McDonald's Debuts Pork McNuggets in China
McDonald's has finally done for pigs what it did for chickens in the last generation: nuggetized the leftovers into a frankly irresistible combination dubbed Spicy Pork McBites.
7. Executive Chef Brian Reimer on Maison Boulud's Closure and What's Next
Executive Chef Brian Reimer confirmed Maison Boulud's closing with the Beijinger this afternoon.
8. Community Matters: Wrap Your Head Around the New Visa Policy
A whole new set of visa and resident permit regulations went into effect in the first week of September this year.
9. IKEA to Open Second Store in Beijing, Shoppers (and Sleepers) Rejoice
IKEA furniture names could be easily confused with obscure metal bands, but that hasn’t stopped Beijing shoppers from crowding into its Siyuanqiao store (and napping on its showroom displays).
10. A Flock of Feasts: 15 Ways to Gobble Up Turkey This Thanksgiving
Who wants to make a Thanksgiving dinner at home when some of Beijing's most-loved restaurants have perfectly delectable dinners?
Stay with theBeijinger.com every day for the latest local news, events, and information to enhance your life in Beijing. Happy December!
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