Travel Guides & Tips in this video
- Tip 1Don't be afraid to try new foods, even if they look unusual at first. You might discover a new favorite! (0:17)
- Tip 2Embrace cultural immersion by trying local foods, even if they are unconventional. It can lead to unforgettable experiences and stories. (1:10)
- Tip 3Engage with locals and be open to unexpected conversations. You might find common ground despite political differences. (2:29)
- Tip 4Visit local markets to experience the vibrancy of everyday life and interact with vendors. It's a great way to discover unique products and foods. (5:24)
- Tip 5Explore abandoned places to step back in time and discover hidden historical gems. Be respectful of these sites and the history they represent. (6:25)
- Tip 6Utilize public bike-sharing programs for convenient and eco-friendly city exploration. China is remarkably bike-friendly, with dedicated lanes and infrastructure. (11:36)
Katherine's latest vlog tackles viewer questions about her life in China. From surprisingly delicious duck necks to the unexpected challenges and rewards of navigating cultural differences, Katherine shares humorous anecdotes and personal insights. She reveals her experiences with unique Chinese foods, her perspective on US-China relations, and her surprising career path that blends environmental engineering with YouTube stardom. Katherine's honest and engaging style makes this a must-watch for anyone curious about life in China.
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In this engaging Q&A video, Katherine, an American living in China, answers viewer questions about her experiences. She recounts her surprising fondness for spicy duck necks, a food she initially avoided. Her culinary adventures also include trying pig brain in Chengdu, an experience she describes with humor and honesty.
Katherine also discusses the impact of US-China relations on her life, noting that while it does affect her, it's often in unexpected and positive ways, leading to funny interactions and engaging video content. She shares a heartwarming story of teaching environmental classes to children, one of whom showed her pictures of American military jets.
The video delves into Katherine's career as an environmental engineer and her successful YouTube channel. She explains how her employer views her channel as an asset, enabling collaborations and project sharing. Katherine's journey also includes balancing her full-time job with video creation, sometimes even filming mini-documentaries and vlogs while working. She shares insights into her video editing process, revealing her self-taught skills and the evolution of her editing style over time.
Katherine's love for exploring markets is evident, with footage showcasing her interactions with vendors and her excitement for discovering new foods and products. Her exploration extends to abandoned places, offering a glimpse into China's history. She shares a funny anecdote about a trip where the planned grasslands were devoid of grass due to the time of year.
The Q&A also addresses personal questions. Katherine discusses her long-term plans to stay in China, her desire to raise her kids there, and her perspective on international relationships following a previous relationship. She expresses her love for chickens, and her daily use of shared bicycles for city commuting, highlighting the safety and convenience of cycling in China. Throughout the video, Katherine's engaging personality and her passion for sharing her experiences shine through, making for a truly captivating watch.
FAQs (From the traveler's perspective)
- Q: Is there any food in China that you thought you would never try but you ended up actually liking it?
- A: That would be duck neck. I was put off from trying duck neck for literally years because the appearance of it is so gnarly looking, but one day I just felt like the scent wafting from the duck neck was appetizing, and I tried it. It was life-changing!
- Q: What is your most weird experience with Chinese food?
- A: I would honestly say it was that egg alcohol in the previous video. But the weirdest food I've tried is pig brain. It was very soft, so if you didn't know it was a brain you would maybe think it was tofu. It wasn't terrible, just the fact that it's a brain kind of gets you.
- Q: Does the tense relationships between countries have any impact on your travel and daily life?
- A: It does impact my life, but I would say overall more in a positive way because people often give a lot of really funny reactions. People love talking about guns, talking about Trump, whatever thing they saw on the news, and it makes for some good content and videos.
- Q: How will you balance your YouTube channel and your career?
- A: To them my YouTube channel/all the channels I have on Chinese social media are an asset as opposed to something that's taking up my valuable time. They've been encouraging me to keep going with making videos because it's a place where I can share a lot of their projects in the future, and we can get interesting collaborations with partner organizations.
- Q: Have you taken courses in Media or in video editing?
- A: I've never taken any classes on editing. It's one of those things, as with many things actually, if you just keep doing it for years you'll just get better at it.
- Q: Do you see yourself living in China forever?
- A: I'm not planning on leaving anytime soon. I'd love to raise my kids here and stuff. I would like to stay here long term. I've got a great job lined up here. I really enjoy living here.
- Q: Are you going to find another Chinese partner to start a family with/Will you still accept cross-country relationships in the future?
- A: The issues that Way and I had personally, I would not attribute them to cultural differences. It was really more of an issue of personality clash than anything else. So I would absolutely date a Chinese guy again, or a non-American guy. I really love the idea of being with someone from another country, another background. I think it's a very beautiful thing.
- Q: Do you like bird watching?
- A: I do love the sound of birds or seeing birds that are in a relatively close distance to me, but I don't really go out specifically looking for birds with like binoculars or something. But I actually have a question I would like to pose to the asker of this question: would you count chickens as bird watching? Because I love chickens!
- Q: Do you bike much when you're in the city or just in the countryside? Do you find it safe and comfortable to ride in big cities in China?
- A: I actually bike pretty much every day in the city. There are these public share bikes where you just open it with a QR code and you ride it to where you're going and you put it down. I really love the share bikes because it doesn't tie you down to being right in the vicinity of your house. As for safety, personally I found that China is one of the safest countries for biking that I've been to.
