Travel Guides & Tips in this video
- Tip 1Support local rescues at markets; you can ask volunteers how to help and consider adopting or donating. (02:21)
- Tip 2Try the mold wine early to settle into the market mood; pace yourself in crowded spaces and watch for DIY food stations. (02:47)
- Tip 3Compare market layout to European markets; enjoy the space to move and pick out gifts without feeling overwhelmed. (07:32)
Always Away takes viewers to Shanghai’s largest Christmas market, the Christkindlmarkt on the Bund, for day two of vlogmas. The episode blends festive shopping with heartwarming animal rescue moments, as the couple briefly shifts from browsing stalls to supporting a local rescue charity called Furry Friends, which cares for around 180 dogs and cats. They rescue two cats at the market, discuss adoption, and help raise funds by selling hats and other items. The scene shifts between the chaos of the crowded market and intimate moments with rescued animals, punctuated by the couple’s playful antics as they sample mulled wine, ride a carousel, and snack on curry sausage and traditional treats. They compare this German-inspired market to European markets they’ve visited, noting the surprisingly comfortable crowd levels and the space to move. The vlog blends humor, travel observations, and a call to the audience to share what they want to see next in Shanghai, ending with the crew feeling “a3
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Always Away dives into Shanghai’s biggest Christmas market, Christkindlmarkt on the Bund, where the day starts with a tour of stalls, wine, and carpets. They veer into a rescue corner where they meet volunteers from Furry Friends and help raise funds for about 180 animals. Two rescued cats become the center of the segment, as the hosts discuss sizes, hats, and whether a rescue center name fits Chinese terms. The humor is light as they joke about buying a hat for a big cat and the logistics of carrying purchases. After a brief cat-dog rescue interlude, they return to the market’s main square, sampling mold wine and discussing authenticity as they compare the German-style setup to Europe’s markets. A carousel ride brings laughter and a bit of clumsy charm, with one host teasing the other about the spin count and even waving at the crowd. They sample curry sausage, note the DIY sausage-building moment, and remark on the market’s popularity and space to move. The hosts reflect on last year’s European markets and appreciate that Shanghai’s market is busy but manageable. They cap the segment by savoring gingerbread cookies, and invite viewers to suggest what to see next in Shanghai during Vlogmas, hinting at a possible visit to the French Quarter. Traveler Always Away signs off with festive energy, promising daily vlogs through Christmas and a wish to share more of Shanghai’s Christmassy corners.
FAQs (From the traveler's perspective)
- Q: Is the market crowded at night in Shanghai?
- A: Yes, it’s busy but still navigable, with enough space to move around and enjoy the atmosphere.
