Today I take you with me around Dali, Yunnan — one of my favourite places in China. I chat about getting more organised, share an update on my postcard club, wander through the streets of Dali, explore some cute shops, enjoy some bakery treats, and even meet one of my viewers unexpectedly! I also pick up a parcel I've been waiting for. Thanks for being here — see you in the next vlog 💕
A day in Dali follows Jasminia’s mix of errands and discoveries: stocking up, hunting for souvenirs, bakery treats, a spontaneous viewer meeting, and post-walkv
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Jasminia Gough’s first Dali vlog unfolds as a warmly candid day in the life around Dali, Yunnan. She opens by acknowledging her chaotic habit of procrastinating on content, then shares practical plans for the day—stocking up on Tao-delivered goods, hunting for a new suitcase, and organizing her postcard club materials. The narrative moves from everyday chores (washing, packing, and editing) to delightful explorations: wandering through pink-blossomed streets, ducking into affordable shops for stickers, sampling a beloved bakery, and stopping by the post office to sort mail and postcards. A key moment arrives when she unexpectedly meets a viewer on the street, a small, heartwarming reminder of the community she’s building. She jokes about camera storytelling, navigates the logistics of living in a historic town (limited laundry facilities, rooftop washing, and the realities of no dryers), and narrates the practicalities of shopping in China (WeChat/Alipay self-service stalls, budget-sou
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Dali Vlog: Exploring Yunnan Streets, Bakery Finds & Viewer Encounters
Welcome to my very first vlog! 💛
Today I take you with me around Dali, Yunnan — one of my favourite places in China. I chat about getting more organised, share an update on my postcard club, wander through the streets of Dali, explore some cute shops, enjoy some bakery treats, and even meet one of...
Dali in Winter: A Day of Postcards, Bakeries and Hidden Gems
Join Jasminia Gough on her inaugural vlog as she invites viewers to explore the charming city of Dali in Yunnan, China. This personal journey offers a glimpse into her daily life, featuring updates on her postcard club and unexpected encounters. Experience the local atmosphere as she strolls through Dali's streets, discovers delightful shops, and indulges in delicious bakery treats. It's an intimate look at living in China and connecting with fellow travelers.
Attractions in this video: Kangshin Mountain, Dali Old Town
More about the current video:(Published on 2025-11-17)
Jasminia Gough starts the vlog by admitting she’s lazy about her channel and resolves to change, even buying a book to help. She explains her need to physically write lists, showing her to-do items for the day: stocking up on Tao-delivered goods, finding a new suitcase, and sorting postcard materials. She notes the winter weather is approaching and wonders about the practicality of laundry in hotels, mentioning rooftop washing areas in inns and the lack of dryers. As she strolls, she comments on the aesthetic of ancient town buildings with green signage and wooden storefronts, and she discovers a new bakery she likes. A chat at a busy intersection reveals the city’s seasonal beauty—yellowing ginkgo trees and streets lined with pink blossoms. She highlights self-service stalls where buyers scan WeChat or Alipay to pay, and muses about the variety of affordable souvenirs. A chance encounter with a viewer named Jose brings warmth and a sense of community: meeting someone who’s watched her content in Dali. She buys pastries, including a pistachio biscuit, and returns to editing. The day includes organizing stickers and postcards for her Mucci postcard club (a Patreon-based monthly postcard box with extras), finding vintage-inspired posters and ethnic minority information in Chinese stickers, and sharing her thoughts on the club’s value. She purchases jeans from Tao, notes they can be tailored for longer lengths, and confirms the jeans fit better after trying a second pair. Evening winds down with a review of her to-do list: posting postcards, finishing filming and editing, responding to comments, and planning future vlogs. She closes with gratitude and a promise to see her audience soon, inviting feedback on whether to continue day-one style videos or switch to shorter clips across the week. The video captures intimate, humorous, and practical facets of living in Dali, from the mundane to the magical, with Jasminia’s traveler’s voice guiding viewers through sensory details, local textures, and human connections in this Yunnan town. Traveler Jasminia references her postcard club, unexpected meetups, and the evolving process of building content for her audience, offering a candid window into her life on the road.
