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We always look back with fondness to the good things we remember...each country has its own special days and ritual foods, sights and smells...the spice of life is to experience many..enjoy
As a Chinese who lives down under, I echo a lot of your feelings. There are so many things I miss, which I took for granted while back home. However, it doesn't mean that I'm living a miserable life. I guess you would agree with me on this. We all make decisions which consist of some compromise. I always say that you only have two hands. You can only hold on to that much. If you want to grab other stuffs, you have to let go something in your possession. So far, I luckily could follow my heart in making life decisions. I enjoy what's around me, but I keep asking myself what I want next. It might be in China. You never know. Aging is an interesting thing. It makes you realize some needs which had been masked in the past. OK, enough BS.
Yes life is good here and for me personally the benefits far outweigh the downsides . I think it’s impossible to move abroad and not miss something or another it’s human nature to be attached in some way to where we came from and it’s good to miss some things because it will make returning to the US like an exciting vacation 😝aside from being reunited with friends and family I can experience/eat/do all these things that I have been living without for two years 😝
Great content! Undoubtedely it is difficult to" forget" our own customs and habits, as each of us has been forged and raised in a specific environment from which we have assimilated many things that are part of us. Our country has had a strong influence on our formation, education, food..., but if we tried, when abroad, to balance a new life with our old way of living, we could certainly breathe the air of our home even in another country. Anyway I wish you to spend a nice period with your family and thank you for sharing your thoughts and feelings about this topic.
I love the USA and enjoy my life here, however I have long held a great admiration for the Chinese people and their culture. Watching your videos has been a delight and a true education for me. I feel ridiculous admitting that I never realized the full extent of diversity and natural beauty of the Chinese countryside. Good that you will be able to spend some time at home soon with family and friends. At the end of the day based on the vibe of your videos it appears you are living your best life in China and I hope you don't encounter any problems returning "home" to China. Selfishly, I'm going to hate it when you return to a straight job and the 9 to 5 reality. Going to miss the great content from all those exotic locales.
I have a job lined up already and it’s pretty flexible and also has projects going all over the country , they are encouraging me to continue with this channel so hope to continue sharing interesting things with everyone even when I have a “normal” job 😁
It's human nature to miss some things in life when the most part of your life is spent there growing up. I guess it's the most familiar that sticks out in our memories.
I like salt and vinegar too. I once went through a period where I was eating a big blue bag of Lay's Salt and Vinegar every day. This phase lasted more than a year.
The biggest thing I miss while living in China is family and friends, also the feeling of belonging to a place, wherever I go all I hear is waiguoren and people staring at me, just like they stared at you in the video.
@@pengzhang5081 What are you talking about? I know I'm not Chinese you don't need to treat me like one, but what I am talking about is when I am walking on the street in China, don't talk about me behind my back, don't blatantly stare at me like I am an alien. If you were to go to Australia you wouldn't be treated that way.
Yeah the staring and “waiguoren” stuff gets annoying , especially as someone who loves to travel to tiny places I deal with it all the time it’s alienating and rude IMO . but on the other hand, I get a lot of great video content from those kind of people , in my vlogs in the US I won’t be able to get so many interesting interactions with strangers because first off no one is gonna be starting conversations with me out of nowhere and second a lot of people don’t like being filmed so , there’s some good and bad in everything I guess ! I am looking forward to a break from the stares but then when it’s time to make a vlog I’ll miss it LOL
Living abroad gives another perspective. While I missed things, I replaced them with another things. Otherwise I would have made my life to a hell. I look now different on languages and culture, but most important I became more aware about the own culture. My culture has become a blend . So was it since humanity has traveled abroad for thousands of years.
When a Chinese sees a beautiful scenery the first thing come to his mind is building a pavilion so that he can enjoy it in comfort, with friends, having tea. An American, on the other hand, would want to pull down anything man-made and return it to nature. It's the ideal from classic Chinese paintings vs. that of John Muir.
I’m moving to China in July and have already researched and come to the conclusion that I’m going to miss Wendy’s Baconators. I think those cute little kabobs that you grill at your table will make up for it though.
@@cchannel7857 correct one thing，NIKE and Adidas are still able to purchased in China, the boycott is more like a "gesture"but not an action. Afterall the Chinese still needs to wear those sports jerseys or what so ever
So natural to feel homesick after so long away from home. Thank you so much for sharing the feeling. On the other side, you are leading a very meaningful life: not only seeing the real rural China but promoting environmental Friendliness by your video
I have lived for 4 years in the cold 东北 (Shenyang) . Your video made me think a lot about the things I missed about home, I totally agree with the list of things you mentioned. I have to say, I miss China now .... a lot, and above all I miss Chinese food! I love your videos Katherine!!✨✨
I have been in China since August 2004. Only left once and that to vacation in the Philippines. England is my country. What do I miss? My nights out playing darts and a good English beer. Chocolate and breakfast cereals. Used to miss English groceries but going to Hong Kong, before the pandemic meant I could buy them there. Don't miss Festivals as I and my family or friends never really celebrated them. If I went back home I don't if culture shock would affect me. I am quite adaptable but still 18 yrs is a long time.
I am living in Cardiff and have not return to my home (Nanjing) for 3 years. I totally agree with you about the very normal things in my daily life when I was growing up ... these things are now what I miss the most ...
Really looking forward to the US vlog series. Could you please do a tour of the Langley offices when you report back? (assuming they might allow photography on site)
People's feelings of going to another place is very similar. They will miss things they had but ignored before. The warmest and the most relaxed thing is always the homeland.
My life in US seems to be a mirror version of yours: I have not been back to China after I came to US in 2015. Time flied fast: study, graduation, first job, second job, marriage, first kid, … I do miss my family, and miss the breakfast stand in my hometown too. Perhaps no one still goes to KTV in China today, but I did enjoy time spent with friends and colleagues in KTV at Friday night after work. This is something really hard to find in US.🐶 Please enjoy your travel and stay healthy!
KTV is still popular here , unfortunately for me since I hate singing + hate watching others sing but friends’ birthday parties are often at KTV so I end up going here and there anyway🤣
@@kats_journey_east Maybe it is due to the reality that Chinese people are less likely to show off ourselves even if they are a "dog" person. KTV is one of places that everyone is relaxed and show a different side of themselves. One thing I definitely agree on your video is the easy access to nature in US. People in US start to hike when they are still babies/toddlers/kids. IMO, it is a fortune for US people to have so many places to go during weekends and holidays. We are traveling in Washington state with our 1-year old daughter this week. Though she still cannot walk now, she absolutely enjoys herself in the baby carrier.
The falling leaves will seek their roots, that is Chinese saying. That is how I feel as being a Chinese living in Europe for almost 30 years. I m sure you ll also return to your home country at older age at least it would be your wish.. I ll definitely go back later and can already shed tears when I get this idea. 😢
Yes, the true and untouched nature is what I would miss about the US, and the soft dirt paths in the mountains without a million man-made steps!!! Yes on quaint wooden houses by the sea and the lay-back vibe! Glad that you will be able to go home and see your family and friends!
Your american-english is very recongnizable for me, as an long-term english learner, I still can't watch youtube without subtitles. but yours are exceptional. Thank you very much and wish you have a good journey.
It's understandable and nature that one of course would miss the place of birth from time to time. Yes, indeed, many places have their own characteristics, features, pros and cons, and this and that etc. Stay safe, healthy, wish you a good trip back to the U.S., and look forward to seeing what you capture and share with you audience back in the U.S. in the near future pretty girl.
Katherine, I really like what you expressed yourself in this episode. You were sincere. As you said, the nostalgic feeling from the past especially our childhood. Hope you can be home soon. 😊
Thats why we follow your blogs showing scope of greens along with natural surroundings,keep it up ,sure need to go back to family and keep on going what you are always doing for the last few years, jayoe
As a Chinese that had been living in the UK for ten years I am so grateful that finally someone has named something that was once so important in my life. Potato crisps was certainly one of them. You literally can find 20-30 different crisps in different flavours and finishes just in a local supermarket. I find salted or original my personal favourite but salt and vinegar a bit on the adventure side. Also dessert is something I can never manage to find a full replacement of in China. My favourite is definitely the sticky toffee pudding. That's something that keeps life going especially if you have a tough day. I also want to mention that two very elemental things - fresh milk and fresh juice. It is not that you couldn’t find these two things in China just you have to look for them hard and you still couldn’t find good quality ones easily with price on par even with UK.
I am a Chinese, I have studied, worked and lived in the US for more than 8 years. I miss the burger and fries in my small town, I miss little Caesars's chicken wings, Chipotle, and the orange chicken there. Living in a foreign country like China by oneself is difficult as soon as you are out of school, but luckily you found someone who loves you and can take good care of you in China. I hope the border can be back to normal soon, and so is the price of the air ticket,that way those in China can go back to get together with their families.
The first food item that popped into my mind was Chipotle. I think I have heard you mentioned it twice. When I was in Shenzhen and H.k. I don't remember seeing any Mexican food at all. So yes I would really miss it too. Anyways, fun video and stay happy and safe. Our family, fully vaccinated and boosted got the 19!!!! Just feeling a bit dizzy and weak, but still confused how this happened????
One thing I really like about the US is the untouched nature, as mentioned in the video. Urban parks in China are friendly even for someone in suit just coming off from CBD office building but so boring. Real nature far away from cities usually has built paths and people pay hundreds Yuan access ticket just to approach the nature…
I completely understand the feeling. I love baking, and the thing I miss the most is the ability to purchase baking supplies from any decent-sized supermarket and grab what I need real quick, instead of having to plan ahead and order it online at a price several times higher. I also miss the "Caramel Cone Explosion" from Haagen-Dazs(Its vanilla Icecream & crunchy almonds & caramel slices & waffle cone covered with dark chocolate) It's addictively delicious!
Thank you for sharing the things you miss. I am sure you will be able to enjoy - and have a far greater appreciation of - all these things when you get home! 😊
That is so true, besides the family , junk food, dessert ,holiday atmosphere , and nature environment not urbanized. I love your channel so much, you did work hard for the subtitle , the Chinese and English subtitle is so accurate! it is not only about the translated !
Thank you for sharing your vlogs, Katherine. It's always interesting to see what you are doing. Your thoughts on missing home is understandable after this long while away. Have a safe and enjoyable trip back home. Sounds great to see family soon. Keep your videos coming.
Hi Kat thank you for your exploring and sharing ,China is a great land and full of friendly people,but the situation is getting worse and worse amid the mild covid,I hope you and Wang can leave here and live a better life in States,wish all the best)
Agree with you Katherine, me too here I realized I miss so many good things in US when I visiting back China. You know what I missed most? Toilet paper!! lol... and also I like the quieter public area -- the loud speaker repeatedly advertising in China supermarket or anyplace is extremely annoying...Also like the less crowded and less over-commercialized tourist attracting spot in US -- guess they did good job preventing such places being flooded/destroyed by overdevelopment. And now this is hugely important: there are plenty plenty (green) field for you to play soccer, baseball, basketball or tennis.. I'd say say US life style indeed is too comfortable.. but after all these being said, I still miss China life style a lot. China living style offers a lot different good experience. I think I'd probably go back home China after retired.
I do actually miss American local food a lot, as well as alcoholic beverages brewed in small bars, I have left US for 4 years, I love American people, i think American people deserve a better system. American people are generally very creative and friendly. Sometimes some of them are excited for fight and be confrontational. America is a wild beauty that is really unpolluted . I miss America too
Exactly! I always try to avoid junk foods for health reason but I missed junk foods a lot while I was away from the US. Especially, ice cream, potato chip, & variety cakes. I missed the East Coast winter. I was not born in the US but living in the US for most of my life. I wonder why salad, cream cheese mashed potato , pasta and the hand made pizza are my favorite and always craved for these food while away from the US. My stomach was not made by the US but appetite is totally Americanized! So I think I can totally understand what you were talking about. Food is not just the taste but also the memory.
Hi Katherine, I understand you 100%. First, a place is home only as good as the things you grew up with, friends, relatives and places of your earlier life. You really need to return to understand that there is reality back there. I did my uni in North Carolina decades ago and I have very fond memories of America and Americans. They are very nice people, nice (not good for you) food, and nice places as well. The people running the US are a different thing but ignore it. You should return visit, but hang on to your China re-entry. I hate to lose you because you have been wonderful person to bridge that gap between the two countries. I learned so much about China watching you from Oz here (I am not a China Chinese)
When it comes to Christmas, I miss and not miss the month long carols everywhere you go for a good part of November and all of December! It's just so festive there! Of course we have CNY decorations and celebration but they are quite different. Family and friends are really the most-missed factors for me when I'm abroad and hope you do have a great time with them when you do return to the U.S. Katherine!
hong kong has alot of that stuff.. There's chick fil A, popeyes, taco bell, new year, christmas decorations everywhere , nature is 1/2 ferry away..easy access to alot of western snacks...
Thing of sentimental value are whatever you have experienced with family and friends, the good times shared. If you were to go back to the US where family were fewer and friends moved away, those things would not feel the same anymore. It is part of growing up and life.
I'm in the US for several years. The culture diversity from the immigrant population and beautiful nature is most interesting for me. One of my friend comes from virginia too.
You said it right, it is in your DNA. I do appreciated the walking in the wilderness, the untouched version! Yet I think of the aged population and the physical challenged people, the intruded version seemed more accommodating to them; after all, they should be given a chance to enjoy the beauty of the nature!
By the time you read this, assuming you do, you probably would have reached 70K subscribers. What an achievement in a year, from 10K to 70K. You are going to be the Chinese TH-camr star soon. The downside is that, with so many people, the subscribers would not be able to communicate with you at a personal level. The world is falling in love with you. I have to admit that I love your exploits in China. I learn new things every time I watch it. Thank you for doing this.
I can see lots of emotions pouring out of this video. 🤗The American food I miss the most is a good mushroom burger, even though I rarely eat it when I live in the US.
I love Christmas, and you will probably love Singapore for Christmas minus the temperature. There are lots of Christmas decorations and malls selling a lot of Christmas stuff in Singapore. Not so much Halloween and for that, Disneyland in Shanghai is where I would go to to experience some of that vibe. Which reminds me, I should plan for that although Shanghai in October is too hot ! Lol 😂 You’ll be back in the USA 🇺🇸 soon, Go grab those fast food. I can’t believe you missed out Denny’s, iHop and in and out Burger !
Thanks for the recommendation , will have to check it out someday 😜 and those three restaurants all aren’t common in my hometown , I’ve had ihop a couple of times but not the others , sounds like I am missing out 😛
Chinese from Canada here. What you have described in what you missed in the US is mainly the white upper middle class lifestyle that’s diminishing not only in the US but in North America. I myself love everything you have mentioned but I can tell you that Christmas and New Years are not what it used to be compared to when I was a kid. Americans love thanksgiving and even thanksgiving is not celebrated with the same festive mood as before. I think you still can reach virgin natural floral and fauna if you are in the mid west or Vermont or Maine, but if you are in the inner cities of Los Angeles or New York, it would be quite a drive before you see nature without human footprints. Your ideal white privileged lifestyle used to be the American dream of all immigrants coming to America. From the 1860s to 1990s, Chinese like my ancestors went to North America because they were poor labourers living in penury in China. If you were to go to the Chinatowns in those days, you would find Chinese people living in old decrepit buildings and generally in poor living conditions. As a kid, my white friends used to ask me if I would be going to camp during the summer holidays, I would be working in a restaurant earning extra money for the family because I could never afford to go to camp. A friend of my father’s graduated from an Ivy League university on the top of his class couldn’t get a job in his field so he ended up working as a restaurant manager. In the 50s, 60s, immigrants from Italy, Poland, Greece, Portugal, Germany, etc were employed in labour related work like construction, manufacturing, etc so they were better off than the Chinese. The Chinese have a proud history in North America with the lowest crime rates and highest contributions to society. But the living standards of the Chinese in North America never parallel those of the white immigrants never mind those of the established white people. I see that you have a very good understanding of China, perhaps you would be interested in learning a bit about the Chinese in North America. I think you might discover that not everyone’s reality is the same. You are an intelligent and brave young woman, if more Americans can learn more about China like you and more Chinese can learn more about America, I think the world would be much better. Given today’s political climate, I think this mutual goodwill exchange is becoming less and less possible like the average immigrant reaching the American dream.
So you're a Vermont gal. I've was there 12 years ago while visiting a family who ever visited my city in Borneo. That was during winter. Packed my vegetarian food in a restaurant and surprised to find tempe available there before taking the Greyhound to New York which I heard so about in my younger days. Dream came true😇. Had the best Guinness Stout there in a 4th generation bar run by an Irish family. I remember the the table was made from a giant tree stump. You might have heard of it as it was a quite famous. That was the best stout I ever had in my life. Still drooling😋😋
Wow, small world , I barely know anyone who has been to vermont , even friends in the US, it is just too tiny obscure and unpopulated 😝 but it’s such a beautiful state full of nice family memories for me
The U.S. has such a vast land and still relatively small population. That is why there are still so much natural land for the outdoors. I actually like the U.S. better with the open space after living here for so many decades. So I can understand how you feel. And you are right about the holiday atmosphere, especially when the malls were still the places to shop. But I am not sure how much longer malls will still be anywhere. I am sure you will have a wonderful time back to Virginia!
As a Chinese currently living in China, I must say as much as I love Chinese food, I really prefer food in America more, not necessarily about fast food or deserts, for me the best thing about America is the variety, especially living in more diverse areas like major coastal cities, literally all types of food from all over the world are at your fingertips, oh god I miss Indian food and Americanized sushi so much....
Hope you get to experience most if not all the things you've missed when you head back to the USA. If you want to experience a vibrant Chinese New year in the future, do consider Malaysia. I've heard from Chinese nationals about how surprised they were that Malaysia celebrates this holiday better than back from where they come from
i notice the greens around the apartment complex are nicely designed. we don't have it here 😢😢😢. talking about chinese new year, i have been thinking of re-experiencing the real chinese new year festive atmosphere in china, we just don't have it here. as of now, i don't think china will reopen till at least the summer of next year. so sad😢😢 . love from canada.
Hope you can come back soon, wish this covid policy would go away soon😭😭😭many other East Asian countries have opened up in recent months , Malaysia Philippines Japan etc hope there is a light at the end of the tunnel soon
It is absolutely understandable that you feel homesick. 2 years is a long time indeed! Some vloggers whom I follow, like Garcia Family and Oli (from Barret channel), have already left China owing to the homesickness. Would love to see you enjoy your life back home and show us around. But, also sad that I won't get to see China the way you show once you start working back home. Those incredible commentary, conversations, travels You see, attachments have their drawbacks! Nevertheless, I wish you to spend a nice time with your family and friends back home.
I already have a job lined up for when I get back to China from the US and it’s pretty flexible and has projects going around the country so they are encouraging me to continue with making videos, there will be many more vlogs to come even after I have a “normal job”😁
1. Ice cream originated in China. 2. You can make your own yoghurt, my wife does it all the time. 3. Halloween is celebrated in Hong Kong Soho and Knutsford Terrace. Home is home. BTW we have perfect beaches in Hong Kong. I know what you are saying.
我也是大陆人，但是我已经在北美将近6年没回去过了。我在美国和加拿大都呆了。I am from Mainland China, and I have been staying in both the US and Canada for almost 6 years without going back to visit. And I will go if there is no mandatory quarantine needed.
One thing that we have here in Canada that in all my travels across the US I can’t seem to find. And that’s the camaraderie atmosphere of the Calgary Stampede. There are bigger and better funded rodeos in Midwest USA but they are all lacking in the bohemian Mardi gras let your hair all hang out festive feeling in what is normally conservative with both capital and small c’s Alberta. There are some really fantastic rodeos in the US but somehow I have this feeling that they are too large, too well organized, so big that creates an invisible distance in people. During the Calgary Stampede, it’s not unusual for totally strange women to grab you to dance with them on the streets.....yes, it’s true that they might be under the influence of too much moose milk but it’s that feeling of kinship and friendship that’s so warm and touching that’s rarely seen in the US. Besides Canada has some of the prettiest cowgirls in the world.
Yes, even though I am American I loved the Nuremberg Christkindlesmarkt when I lived in Germany. You are so right, on a cold holiday evening nothing beats a heiss Glühwein and Thuringer sausage. This comment brought back great memories!
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You are an American girl who's open minded enough to appreciate other cultures, while not forgetting your own roots. You have my respect.
Everywhere is beautiful when we learn to appreciate their culture, customs and history. Respect everyone and life will be good.🙏❤️
Really? Try Afghanistan or North Korea.
@@anciagabe7804 how do you know ? Have you been there ?
@@bombomu2 Yup. I have.
@@currentchannel3452 那你觉得我是怎么刷油管的？
@@currentchannel3452 那你觉得我是怎么刷油管的？
You’re a bridge that connects China and the US so enjoying the best of both worlds is a given and respected.
@@cchannel7857 ？？？我不是中国人？
@@cchannel7857 因为他们违反中国法律
@@cchannel7857 banned？？？so how do i visit utube??i
@@currentchannel3452 so.you understand the exact meaning????我提示你一下，移动电信属于国家公用的电信网络！经营性质的东西其实打击的是黄色类的东西！第十条不用我解释了把！！
说你不懂吧，你还知道找法律来和人抬杠！说你懂吧，看法律也不动动脑子！
@@cchannel7857 ？？？我不是中国人？
Every culture is unique, hope people would learn to respect each other’s . What you said is so true.
Love your way of speaking about the environment, things and people around you. So natural and objective like it should have been before.
We always look back with fondness to the good things we remember...each country has its own special days and ritual foods, sights and smells...the spice of life is to experience many..enjoy
As a Chinese who lives down under, I echo a lot of your feelings. There are so many things I miss, which I took for granted while back home. However, it doesn't mean that I'm living a miserable life. I guess you would agree with me on this. We all make decisions which consist of some compromise. I always say that you only have two hands. You can only hold on to that much. If you want to grab other stuffs, you have to let go something in your possession. So far, I luckily could follow my heart in making life decisions. I enjoy what's around me, but I keep asking myself what I want next. It might be in China. You never know. Aging is an interesting thing. It makes you realize some needs which had been masked in the past. OK, enough BS.
Yes life is good here and for me personally the benefits far outweigh the downsides . I think it’s impossible to move abroad and not miss something or another it’s human nature to be attached in some way to where we came from and it’s good to miss some things because it will make returning to the US like an exciting vacation 😝aside from being reunited with friends and family I can experience/eat/do all these things that I have been living without for two years 😝
Great analogy on the " . . only have two hands . . . !"
I'll remember it!
为自己的精致利己主义写一大堆，辛苦了。人的价值观真的差距很大
@@weizhang2834 你可以更垃圾吗
can’t agree more as a Chinese living abroad for about 15 yrs
Great content! Undoubtedely it is difficult to" forget" our own customs and habits, as each of us has been forged and raised in a specific environment from which we have assimilated many things that are part of us. Our country has had a strong influence on our formation, education, food..., but if we tried, when abroad, to balance a new life with our old way of living, we could certainly breathe the air of our home even in another country. Anyway I wish you to spend a nice period with your family and thank you for sharing your thoughts and feelings about this topic.
@@cchannel7857 you have already copied and pasted for many times, shut your fuck up moron
@@cchannel7857 these are all propaganda of toxic-anglosaxon's hegemony syndrome craps, nobody care moron.🤣😂
I love the USA and enjoy my life here, however I have long held a great admiration for the Chinese people and their culture. Watching your videos has been a delight and a true education for me. I feel ridiculous admitting that I never realized the full extent of diversity and natural beauty of the Chinese countryside. Good that you will be able to spend some time at home soon with family and friends. At the end of the day based on the vibe of your videos it appears you are living your best life in China and I hope you don't encounter any problems returning "home" to China. Selfishly, I'm going to hate it when you return to a straight job and the 9 to 5 reality. Going to miss the great content from all those exotic locales.
I have a job lined up already and it’s pretty flexible and also has projects going all over the country , they are encouraging me to continue with this channel so hope to continue sharing interesting things with everyone even when I have a “normal” job 😁
@@kats_journey_east you can make a living by doing Vlog, so you don't need a so called normal job :)
@@cchannel7857 ha, what a copy failure, bot (*╹▽╹*)
@@cchannel7857 show me the contents, dude ღ( ´･ᴗ･` )
太能体会阳离子的思乡之情了。我自己毕业近20年来，大多数时间都在非洲工作，心里念念不忘的，都是国内那些小吃（米线、拉面、夏天街头烧烤），清晰分明的四季（我家乡春秋特长）、惦记着今年又上映啥电影了，国内又流行啥游戏了，朋友们都变啥样了.......那些琐碎的点点滴滴，一直藏在心里，时不时的跳出来，撩拨一下你的心弦。
It's human nature to miss some things in life when the most part of your life is spent there growing up.
I guess it's the most familiar that sticks out in our memories.
I like salt and vinegar too.
I once went through a period where I was eating a big blue bag of Lay's Salt and Vinegar every day.
This phase lasted more than a year.
The biggest thing I miss while living in China is family and friends, also the feeling of belonging to a place, wherever I go all I hear is waiguoren and people staring at me, just like they stared at you in the video.
因为欧洲 美国 英国 大洋洲 日韩 反华势力太多了 竟然造谣污蔑中国🇨🇳和中国🇨🇳人民
因此对外国不会当自己的同胞
请理解
比如八国联军鸦片战争及日本侵华战争等
你明白 中国🇨🇳被你们欺负惨了
一直到现在还在延续被你们欺负打压及侵略
@@pengzhang5081 What are you talking about? I know I'm not Chinese you don't need to treat me like one, but what I am talking about is when I am walking on the street in China, don't talk about me behind my back, don't blatantly stare at me like I am an alien. If you were to go to Australia you wouldn't be treated that way.
Yeah the staring and “waiguoren” stuff gets annoying , especially as someone who loves to travel to tiny places I deal with it all the time it’s alienating and rude IMO . but on the other hand, I get a lot of great video content from those kind of people , in my vlogs in the US I won’t be able to get so many interesting interactions with strangers because first off no one is gonna be starting conversations with me out of nowhere and second a lot of people don’t like being filmed so , there’s some good and bad in everything I guess ! I am looking forward to a break from the stares but then when it’s time to make a vlog I’ll miss it LOL
Living abroad gives another perspective. While I missed things, I replaced them with another things. Otherwise I would have made my life to a hell. I look now different on languages and culture, but most important I became more aware about the own culture. My culture has become a blend . So was it since humanity has traveled abroad for thousands of years.
When a Chinese sees a beautiful scenery the first thing come to his mind is building a pavilion so that he can enjoy it in comfort, with friends, having tea. An American, on the other hand, would want to pull down anything man-made and return it to nature.
It's the ideal from classic Chinese paintings vs. that of John Muir.
I’m moving to China in July and have already researched and come to the conclusion that I’m going to miss Wendy’s Baconators. I think those cute little kabobs that you grill at your table will make up for it though.
@@cchannel7857 correct one thing，NIKE and Adidas are still able to purchased in China, the boycott is more like a "gesture"but not an action. Afterall the Chinese still needs to wear those sports jerseys or what so ever
Best consolation, been so deeply engrossed or more than that, with Wei and able spent so valuable meaningful time in China.
So natural to feel homesick after so long away from home. Thank you so much for sharing the feeling. On the other side, you are leading a very meaningful life: not only seeing the real rural China but promoting environmental Friendliness by your video
I have lived for 4 years in the cold 东北 (Shenyang) . Your video made me think a lot about the things I missed about home, I totally agree with the list of things you mentioned. I have to say, I miss China now .... a lot, and above all I miss Chinese food! I love your videos Katherine!!✨✨
I have been in China since August 2004. Only left once and that to vacation in the Philippines.
England is my country. What do I miss?
My nights out playing darts and a good English beer.
Chocolate and breakfast cereals.
Used to miss English groceries but going to Hong Kong, before the pandemic meant I could buy them there.
Don't miss Festivals as I and my family or friends never really celebrated them.
If I went back home I don't if culture shock would affect me. I am quite adaptable but still 18 yrs is a long time.
Home’s where your heart aches !
Home sweet home!!
I am living in Cardiff and have not return to my home (Nanjing) for 3 years. I totally agree with you about the very normal things in my daily life when I was growing up ... these things are now what I miss the most ...
Really looking forward to the US vlog series. Could you please do a tour of the Langley offices when you report back? (assuming they might allow photography on site)
People's feelings of going to another place is very similar. They will miss things they had but ignored before. The warmest and the most relaxed thing is always the homeland.
My life in US seems to be a mirror version of yours: I have not been back to China after I came to US in 2015. Time flied fast: study, graduation, first job, second job, marriage, first kid, … I do miss my family, and miss the breakfast stand in my hometown too. Perhaps no one still goes to KTV in China today, but I did enjoy time spent with friends and colleagues in KTV at Friday night after work. This is something really hard to find in US.🐶 Please enjoy your travel and stay healthy!
KTV is still popular here , unfortunately for me since I hate singing + hate watching others sing but friends’ birthday parties are often at KTV so I end up going here and there anyway🤣
@@kats_journey_east Maybe it is due to the reality that Chinese people are less likely to show off ourselves even if they are a "dog" person. KTV is one of places that everyone is relaxed and show a different side of themselves. One thing I definitely agree on your video is the easy access to nature in US. People in US start to hike when they are still babies/toddlers/kids. IMO, it is a fortune for US people to have so many places to go during weekends and holidays. We are traveling in Washington state with our 1-year old daughter this week. Though she still cannot walk now, she absolutely enjoys herself in the baby carrier.
The falling leaves will seek their roots, that is Chinese saying. That is how I feel as being a Chinese living in Europe for almost 30 years. I m sure you ll also return to your home country at older age at least it would be your wish.. I ll definitely go back later and can already shed tears when I get this idea. 😢
Adopted?
@@cchannel7857 Ever hear of VPN?
@@cchannel7857 If you think this is enforced, tell me how the many TH-camrs in China are able to upload.
@@theotheleo6830 That's a political troll (copy and pasted same comment 10+ times on this video), just ignore.
@@carlxlinify Thanks.
思乡之情！我离开家乡二十几年了，经常梦见小时候的院子、桑树、小狗和冰棍。
希望小王总可以陪你一起回去，到时候记得分享你想念的美食与海边给大家看啊，希望你们一切顺利
It’s good to enjoy two cultures. At least you can understand what it means to cherish.
Yes, the true and untouched nature is what I would miss about the US, and the soft dirt paths in the mountains without a million man-made steps!!! Yes on quaint wooden houses by the sea and the lay-back vibe!
Glad that you will be able to go home and see your family and friends!
看得出来，是真想家了。中国人都很能理解这种感情吧，我们应该算是最眷恋故土的民族之一了。不管这一生走过多少地方，生活在哪里，魂牵梦绕的还是家乡。
真的。因为疫情原因好久没回家了。我经常做梦梦见回到高中时经常走的路和吃的小吃，在梦里都还很焦虑没剩几天又要离开了。
Now I live in the US, I miss Chinese New Year and mid autumn festival. All the festive food and atmosphere
Yes Fall foliage in New England is spectacular. I live in Boston
Your american-english is very recongnizable for me, as an long-term english learner, I still can't watch youtube without subtitles. but yours are exceptional. Thank you very much and wish you have a good journey.
It's understandable and nature that one of course would miss the place of birth from time to time. Yes, indeed, many places have their own characteristics, features, pros and cons, and this and that etc. Stay safe, healthy, wish you a good trip back to the U.S., and look forward to seeing what you capture and share with you audience back in the U.S. in the near future pretty girl.
Wonderful videos. Especially interesting to me as a retired civil engineer.
I like your video Katherine???all the best!
你英语听起来很舒服哈，我都想跟读一下
Katherine, I really like what you expressed yourself in this episode. You were sincere. As you said, the nostalgic feeling from the past especially our childhood. Hope you can be home soon. 😊
People always miss the place where they grew up when they were young, and even the place where they live now is very nice.
Thats why we follow your blogs showing scope of greens along with natural surroundings,keep it up ,sure need to go back to family and keep on going what you are always doing for the last few years, jayoe
As a Chinese that had been living in the UK for ten years I am so grateful that finally someone has named something that was once so important in my life. Potato crisps was certainly one of them. You literally can find 20-30 different crisps in different flavours and finishes just in a local supermarket. I find salted or original my personal favourite but salt and vinegar a bit on the adventure side. Also dessert is something I can never manage to find a full replacement of in China. My favourite is definitely the sticky toffee pudding. That's something that keeps life going especially if you have a tough day. I also want to mention that two very elemental things - fresh milk and fresh juice. It is not that you couldn’t find these two things in China just you have to look for them hard and you still couldn’t find good quality ones easily with price on par even with UK.
I am a Chinese, I have studied, worked and lived in the US for more than 8 years. I miss the burger and fries in my small town, I miss little Caesars's chicken wings, Chipotle, and the orange chicken there. Living in a foreign country like China by oneself is difficult as soon as you are out of school, but luckily you found someone who loves you and can take good care of you in China. I hope the border can be back to normal soon, and so is the price of the air ticket,that way those in China can go back to get together with their families.
The first food item that popped into my mind was Chipotle. I think I have heard you mentioned it twice. When I was in Shenzhen and H.k. I don't remember seeing any Mexican food at all. So yes I would really miss it too. Anyways, fun video and stay happy and safe. Our family, fully vaccinated and boosted got the 19!!!! Just feeling a bit dizzy and weak, but still confused how this happened????
totally understood, 金窝银窝不如自家的草窝
One thing I really like about the US is the untouched nature, as mentioned in the video. Urban parks in China are friendly even for someone in suit just coming off from CBD office building but so boring. Real nature far away from cities usually has built paths and people pay hundreds Yuan access ticket just to approach the nature…
Access ticket? Do you mean they are walled off areas and you have to pay to enter these "wild" areas?
@@shastasilverchairsg He should be talking about some famous tourist attractions.Such as: Jiuzhaigou, Mount Tai and so on.
Can’t beat the seasonal changes in Vermont. It is good that you can travel between the two countries, let’s hope it will remain that way.
Thx u for the journey report, it seems we also travelling with you, God bless your journey.
I completely understand the feeling. I love baking, and the thing I miss the most is the ability to purchase baking supplies from any decent-sized supermarket and grab what I need real quick, instead of having to plan ahead and order it online at a price several times higher. I also miss the "Caramel Cone Explosion" from Haagen-Dazs(Its vanilla Icecream & crunchy almonds & caramel slices & waffle cone covered with dark chocolate) It's addictively delicious!
Thank you for sharing the things you miss. I am sure you will be able to enjoy - and have a far greater appreciation of - all these things when you get home! 😊
That is so true, besides the family , junk food, dessert ,holiday atmosphere , and nature environment not urbanized. I love your channel so much, you did work hard for the subtitle , the Chinese and English subtitle is so accurate! it is not only about the translated !
Thanks for your sharing! Come HK! You will find lots of fun! However I think there are many areas awaiting you to explore in mainland China !
HK is the worst place to live in the world, period.
👍👍👍👍 thank you for sharing
Thank you for sharing your vlogs, Katherine. It's always interesting to see what you are doing. Your thoughts on missing home is understandable after this long while away. Have a safe and enjoyable trip back home. Sounds great to see family soon. Keep your videos coming.
Hi Kat thank you for your exploring and sharing ,China is a great land and full of friendly people,but the situation is getting worse and worse amid the mild covid,I hope you and Wang can leave here and live a better life in States,wish all the best)
The US won’t give him a visa , I am just going back to visit for a bit , no plans to move
Congrats on finishing your Masters! Great achievement, but don’t stop there. You’ve got a lot more to offer. And keep those videos going..love them.
Agree with you Katherine, me too here I realized I miss so many good things in US when I visiting back China. You know what I missed most? Toilet paper!! lol... and also I like the quieter public area -- the loud speaker repeatedly advertising in China supermarket or anyplace is extremely annoying...Also like the less crowded and less over-commercialized tourist attracting spot in US -- guess they did good job preventing such places being flooded/destroyed by overdevelopment. And now this is hugely important: there are plenty plenty (green) field for you to play soccer, baseball, basketball or tennis.. I'd say say US life style indeed is too comfortable.. but after all these being said, I still miss China life style a lot. China living style offers a lot different good experience. I think I'd probably go back home China after retired.
I do actually miss American local food a lot, as well as alcoholic beverages brewed in small bars, I have left US for 4 years, I love American people, i think American people deserve a better system. American people are generally very creative and friendly. Sometimes some of them are excited for fight and be confrontational. America is a wild beauty that is really unpolluted . I miss America too
Exactly! I always try to avoid junk foods for health reason but I missed junk foods a lot while I was away from the US. Especially, ice cream, potato chip, & variety cakes. I missed the East Coast winter. I was not born in the US but living in the US for most of my life. I wonder why salad, cream cheese mashed potato , pasta and the hand made pizza are my favorite and always craved for these food while away from the US. My stomach was not made by the US but appetite is totally Americanized! So I think I can totally understand what you were talking about. Food is not just the taste but also the memory.
Katherine, love your video which is down to earth and natural. Looking forward to your video back in the US.
Hi Katherine, I understand you 100%. First, a place is home only as good as the things you grew up with, friends, relatives and places of your earlier life. You really need to return to understand that there is reality back there. I did my uni in North Carolina decades ago and I have very fond memories of America and Americans. They are very nice people, nice (not good for you) food, and nice places as well. The people running the US are a different thing but ignore it. You should return visit, but hang on to your China re-entry. I hate to lose you because you have been wonderful person to bridge that gap between the two countries. I learned so much about China watching you from Oz here (I am not a China Chinese)
Nice video
Keep it up sis.
Greetings from India ❤️
yeah, I agree. in the U.S. there are many nature parks, hiking trails, lakes, beaches that are accessible everywhere.
When it comes to Christmas, I miss and not miss the month long carols everywhere you go for a good part of November and all of December! It's just so festive there! Of course we have CNY decorations and celebration but they are quite different. Family and friends are really the most-missed factors for me when I'm abroad and hope you do have a great time with them when you do return to the U.S. Katherine!
It is always a pleasant experience to watch your video. Thank you
Very interesting to see your perspectives on this! Great videos!
恭喜阳离子粉丝突破8万🌹🌹🌹
hong kong has alot of that stuff.. There's chick fil A, popeyes, taco bell, new year, christmas decorations everywhere , nature is 1/2 ferry away..easy access to alot of western snacks...
Is natural to have such feelings, nostalgia on once birth place ( country after being away for a spell .
Thing of sentimental value are whatever you have experienced with family and friends, the good times shared. If you were to go back to the US where family were fewer and friends moved away, those things would not feel the same anymore. It is part of growing up and life.
I'm in the US for several years. The culture diversity from the immigrant population and beautiful nature is most interesting for me. One of my friend comes from virginia too.
You said it right, it is in your DNA. I do appreciated the walking in the wilderness, the untouched version! Yet I think of the aged population and the physical challenged people, the intruded version seemed more accommodating to them; after all, they should be given a chance to enjoy the beauty of the nature!
的确，你说的情况我也感受到过，所以想家很难受。如果条件允许，我觉得两边往返最好，待腻了可以去另外一边待一段时间。祝福你和王总。
期待你拍摄佛吉尼亚的风光，我曾经待过几个月，很美的地方。
By the time you read this, assuming you do, you probably would have reached 70K subscribers. What an achievement in a year, from 10K to 70K. You are going to be the Chinese TH-camr star soon. The downside is that, with so many people, the subscribers would not be able to communicate with you at a personal level. The world is falling in love with you. I have to admit that I love your exploits in China. I learn new things every time I watch it. Thank you for doing this.
Just 100 subscribers away 😜but I still try to respond to lots of comments , I like interacting with subscribers
I have not been back to China more than 3 years after pandemic. Miss Cantonese food!
I can see lots of emotions pouring out of this video. 🤗The American food I miss the most is a good mushroom burger, even though I rarely eat it when I live in the US.
凯瑟琳说了一大堆其实就是想家了而已😂。家的味道任何国家都没有，而且每个国家都有好的地方，我们留恋的都是温暖熟悉的感觉。我听到那个美国薯片的名字已经不想吃它了😂。加油凯瑟琳
I miss my family in Tibet too. I was born 卓尼。I left home when I was 18. My mother still alive she is 85 now. I miss her so much.
I love Christmas, and you will probably love Singapore for Christmas minus the temperature.
There are lots of Christmas decorations and malls selling a lot of Christmas stuff in Singapore.
Not so much Halloween and for that, Disneyland in Shanghai is where I would go to to experience some of that vibe.
Which reminds me, I should plan for that although Shanghai in October is too hot ! Lol 😂
You’ll be back in the USA 🇺🇸 soon,
Go grab those fast food.
I can’t believe you missed out Denny’s, iHop and in and out Burger !
Thanks for the recommendation , will have to check it out someday 😜 and those three restaurants all aren’t common in my hometown , I’ve had ihop a couple of times but not the others , sounds like I am missing out 😛
Chinese from Canada here. What you have described in what you missed in the US is mainly the white upper middle class lifestyle that’s diminishing not only in the US but in North America. I myself love everything you have mentioned but I can tell you that Christmas and New Years are not what it used to be compared to when I was a kid. Americans love thanksgiving and even thanksgiving is not celebrated with the same festive mood as before. I think you still can reach virgin natural floral and fauna if you are in the mid west or Vermont or Maine, but if you are in the inner cities of Los Angeles or New York, it would be quite a drive before you see nature without human footprints.
Your ideal white privileged lifestyle used to be the American dream of all immigrants coming to America. From the 1860s to 1990s, Chinese like my ancestors went to North America because they were poor labourers living in penury in China. If you were to go to the Chinatowns in those days, you would find Chinese people living in old decrepit buildings and generally in poor living conditions. As a kid, my white friends used to ask me if I would be going to camp during the summer holidays, I would be working in a restaurant earning extra money for the family because I could never afford to go to camp. A friend of my father’s graduated from an Ivy League university on the top of his class couldn’t get a job in his field so he ended up working as a restaurant manager. In the 50s, 60s, immigrants from Italy, Poland, Greece, Portugal, Germany, etc were employed in labour related work like construction, manufacturing, etc so they were better off than the Chinese. The Chinese have a proud history in North America with the lowest crime rates and highest contributions to society. But the living standards of the Chinese in North America never parallel those of the white immigrants never mind those of the established white people.
I see that you have a very good understanding of China, perhaps you would be interested in learning a bit about the Chinese in North America. I think you might discover that not everyone’s reality is the same.
You are an intelligent and brave young woman, if more Americans can learn more about China like you and more Chinese can learn more about America, I think the world would be much better.
Given today’s political climate, I think this mutual goodwill exchange is becoming less and less possible like the average immigrant reaching the American dream.
So you're a Vermont gal. I've was there 12 years ago while visiting a family who ever visited my city in Borneo. That was during winter. Packed my vegetarian food in a restaurant and surprised to find tempe available there before taking the Greyhound to New York which I heard so about in my younger days. Dream came true😇. Had the best Guinness Stout there in a 4th generation bar run by an Irish family. I remember the the table was made from a giant tree stump. You might have heard of it as it was a quite famous. That was the best stout I ever had in my life. Still drooling😋😋
Wow, small world , I barely know anyone who has been to vermont , even friends in the US, it is just too tiny obscure and unpopulated 😝 but it’s such a beautiful state full of nice family memories for me
Hi Katherine, You are great in telling all the facts of life👍
The U.S. has such a vast land and still relatively small population. That is why there are still so much natural land for the outdoors. I actually like the U.S. better with the open space after living here for so many decades. So I can understand how you feel. And you are right about the holiday atmosphere, especially when the malls were still the places to shop. But I am not sure how much longer malls will still be anywhere. I am sure you will have a wonderful time back to Virginia!
Have a nice trip back to US. Loved the “Careless Whisper” part :)
As a Chinese currently living in China, I must say as much as I love Chinese food, I really prefer food in America more, not necessarily about fast food or deserts, for me the best thing about America is the variety, especially living in more diverse areas like major coastal cities, literally all types of food from all over the world are at your fingertips, oh god I miss Indian food and Americanized sushi so much....
beautiful lady with kind heart
Nice vid, love it, greeting from Taibei, China.
Hope you get to experience most if not all the things you've missed when you head back to the USA. If you want to experience a vibrant Chinese New year in the future, do consider Malaysia. I've heard from Chinese nationals about how surprised they were that Malaysia celebrates this holiday better than back from where they come from
I’ve heard similar things about Malaysia CNY, hope to check it out sometime in the future😍
i notice the greens around the apartment complex are nicely designed. we don't have it here 😢😢😢. talking about chinese new year, i have been thinking of re-experiencing the real chinese new year festive atmosphere in china, we just don't have it here. as of now, i don't think china will reopen till at least the summer of next year. so sad😢😢 . love from canada.
Hope you can come back soon, wish this covid policy would go away soon😭😭😭many other East Asian countries have opened up in recent months , Malaysia Philippines Japan etc hope there is a light at the end of the tunnel soon
It is absolutely understandable that you feel homesick. 2 years is a long time indeed! Some vloggers whom I follow, like Garcia Family and Oli (from Barret channel), have already left China owing to the homesickness. Would love to see you enjoy your life back home and show us around. But, also sad that I won't get to see China the way you show once you start working back home. Those incredible commentary, conversations, travels You see, attachments have their drawbacks! Nevertheless, I wish you to spend a nice time with your family and friends back home.
I already have a job lined up for when I get back to China from the US and it’s pretty flexible and has projects going around the country so they are encouraging me to continue with making videos, there will be many more vlogs to come even after I have a “normal job”😁
@@kats_journey_east Incredible!! So so happy to hear that!
I definitely agree the month reading up to both Halloween and Christmas are the best, it's the vibe / atmosphere. 🎃 🎄
You're amazing katherine sister just like good American people stay healthy and God bless you and bless your family ameen 😇
1. Ice cream originated in China.
2. You can make your own yoghurt, my wife does it all the time.
3. Halloween is celebrated in Hong Kong Soho and Knutsford Terrace.
Home is home. BTW we have perfect beaches in Hong Kong. I know what you are saying.
我也是大陆人，但是我已经在北美将近6年没回去过了。我在美国和加拿大都呆了。I am from Mainland China, and I have been staying in both the US and Canada for almost 6 years without going back to visit. And I will go if there is no mandatory quarantine needed.
Thank you your video so nice 👍
离开家太久肯定会想家，一个人留在异国他乡也很不容易，希望你能顺顺利利早点回家陪陪家人朋友
One thing that we have here in Canada that in all my travels across the US I can’t seem to find. And that’s the camaraderie atmosphere of the Calgary Stampede. There are bigger and better funded rodeos in Midwest USA but they are all lacking in the bohemian Mardi gras let your hair all hang out festive feeling in what is normally conservative with both capital and small c’s Alberta. There are some really fantastic rodeos in the US but somehow I have this feeling that they are too large, too well organized, so big that creates an invisible distance in people. During the Calgary Stampede, it’s not unusual for totally strange women to grab you to dance with them on the streets.....yes, it’s true that they might be under the influence of too much moose milk but it’s that feeling of kinship and friendship that’s so warm and touching that’s rarely seen in the US. Besides Canada has some of the prettiest cowgirls in the world.
thanks for sharing
usa and china both are great countries and places to live in,
hope you enjoy them and be happy every day
For me, Christmas is about the Christmas Market with Glühwein hot wine and Thuringer Wurst sausage ❤️🔥
Yes, even though I am American I loved the Nuremberg Christkindlesmarkt when I lived in Germany. You are so right, on a cold holiday evening nothing beats a heiss Glühwein and Thuringer sausage. This comment brought back great memories!
@@rmoorefla did you touch the golden ring at the fountain?
Good to see you two back in Chengdu. :)