I'm so used to taking a train, or bike, or just walking, I feel trapped with the need for a car in the US. Everything is so far apart as a result it's hard to just whimsically get up and go somewhere.
I am 3 videos into your channel and I am hooked. Most travel videos rely on tourISMS but you actually scratch beneath the surface. I like how you told about not only the noteworthy attractions but also the local news and you experience as a POC in your travels. I am Native American and I am appreciative of your role in trying to make American's look better than the stereotypes about America. Our peeps have been at war with Capitalist Imperialism since the colonies and it cool you have native roots. Your mind amazed me actually. I would like a video to learn more about Chinese television and media. I watch all these videos and I don't see a lot of big screens everywhere like in the states.
🥹🥹🥹 This is such a huge compliment, thank you so much! It’s difficult for viewers to see beyond the stereotypical content because it doesn’t get pushed out by the algorithms as much. I’m so glad my little channel is peeking through a little! ❤️
PREACH! 🙌🏽 Just all of it, as usual! 💯 But I especially felt the part about people’s backhanded comments when they find out you’re well-traveled. And as for the American stereotypes while traveling, that’s where my racial ambiguity comes in clutch 🤷🏽♀️😂
Wow sooo good! Have loved and laughed about your videos on China. Lived in China for five years teaching at two universities. Some procedures/attitudes were annoying but I really loved it and the people,
Exactly the same for me. But I think Bali is worth a return at the moment. Our jobs also dictate a lot of these decisions too I guess. Please stay in touch! All the best@@DualityIsAThing
Good points Jessica! So right about how even some American travelers look at Black travelers differently. NY woman asked me if I went to Israel for work. I told her No, my husband and we’re on vacation. I wanted to hashtag her with #blackpeopletraveltoo I took a group of friends to Paris in April. Before leaving I had a sit down with them. I told them a) don’t speak loudly. Parisians already think we are very loud. b) if you want to complain about something, wait until you get back to your room. Just because you don’t speak French doesn’t mean they don’t speak English and they understand more than you think c) as we enter a store be sure to greet the people at the door in French. There were other things that I told them but those stick out. Also, my sister and I just came back from Rome. B4 going I booked train tickets for us to go to Florence. When I received the tickets, I sent a copy so that she would have one in the event something happened to my phone. The date on the ticket was 7/11/2023. She called me up and said, “You got the tickets for the wrong date. You got them for July”. I told her, “no, in Europe the day is listed first then the month”. Americans really think we are the center of the universe. I see that so much when my husband and I travel. However, other countries may hate to see Americans coming, but they do love it when we spend our money in their country to help their economies 😉
Can't agreed more. I am born and raise in China, lucky enough I went to MSU for college and graduted in 2016. the very first thing I noticed when I got back to China is the food differeneces. most of American foods will easily leads you into overeating issues, because most of affordable foods in the US contains loads sugar,bioengeer-additives...etc that kind of unnatural foods will easily stimulate your brain to create dopamine, the satisfaction comes quick and gone quick too... once you fall into that trap, you will be addicted into that unhealthy lifepattern, such as become lazy, easily exhausted, even will kill your ambitions. my personally thoughts, if you are rich... go to America, indeed heaven for rich people, you can even avoid jail after killing someone, as long as you rich AF.
Well young Queen, (The TH-cam algorithm brought me here)... As someone who considers myself a fellow citizen of the World, I'm picking up what you're laying down - both in this presentation, and your last presentation(s). I'm in my 60's, and I have visited 77 Countries, over 500 cities, and lived in 4 foreign cities for more than 2 years each, since *1969.* We currently (pre-pandemic anyway) split time between our homes in Morocco, Malaysia, and uuuhhgh, the U.S Southwest. My _Single "Black American" Mother_ got fed up with America, and relocated her only child (me), and her to Brazil in 1969, where we lived for a few years. Then to Portugal. Then to Kenya. So I was exposed to this early on, long before it became easy to do (thanks Internet), and "fashionable". I provide this background to help illustrate my point I would like to share with you: Although the 'hate/love the U.S.' thing generates viewer interest - I submit this stems from the Cultural/Tribal Human behavioral instinct. For the very few critical thinkers, speaking of those that can balance intellect with emotions; Ones Life (happiness and contentment) is about *Trade Off's* at the _Individual_ level. It's not about what's collectively accepted for the Tribe, it's what is best for the _person,_ and by some extension, their family. I often suggest that - Factually Speaking - North Korea is the Best Country in the World to live!
I’m going to print this entire comment, frame it, and carry it with me from country to country, city to city. 🥹 Thank you, this was felt, and you are right. Also, wow at your Mom’s determination and courage at that time in this world. 💚
@@DualityIsAThing Thank you for being so gracious! I'm honored. As an "old guy", I can go on and on and on and on regarding my experiences traveling and living. But I will spare you (almost) all that and leave you with an important consideration when _Engineering one's Intentional Life:_ *Family.* My wife of almost 30 years and I began this global living "trifecta" late - about 14 years ago. Living in North Africa, SE Asia, and the States. Initially it was a dream (after the pains of acquiring and setting up homes in other Countries). Then using these locations as "bases" to travel the region. It still bizarre to me that we could fly on RyanAir from Tangier to Valencia Spain - an almost 2 hour flight) for less than $10 each way. Or from Singapore to Bali for $47. I digress. All of that came to an abrupt end just around the start of the pandemic. Not because of the National lockdowns, but because both of us choose to come back to the States to care for our parents (in their 80's). Obviously, this is a choice - but depending on the age and health of ones family members, and the access to care, this scenario could topple the best laid plans. _Family is the wild card in this regard._ When one is young(er), and ones parents a still far from when they ultimately become in-need, it's difficult to plan for this. In retrospect, we should have begun this trifecta thing 25 years ago, as it is doubtful that we can get back full-time any time soon. You may have already considered this, but I just wanted to add this if you had not. Again, all the Best to you!
Being from Russia I would guess there is another reason for USA being at our news. Cause talking about our "enemy" problems (many people see USA this way cause of USSR history) is a way of ignoring our problems.
Well, I have to mostly agree. I have traveled and lived overseas for a large part of my adult life. I grew up on the Southside of Chicago and most Americans have no clue of what the Southside of Chicago is like, including other Black Americans. My world growing up was all Black, all the time, and all around me. Most Black Americans grow up being a minority in their schools, towns, cities etc. The Southside is huge, and Black. There is no place like it in the USA. For example, how many people can say that their High School was all Black, and the 10 to 15 other High Schools they played against in sports were also all Black? Not in Atlanta, not in New York, not in Detroit, not in Cleveland, not in St. Louis, and LA doesn’t deserve to be mentioned. There are actually very few Blacks in LA, around 10%. As an American traveler I have to deal with the stereotypes associated with being American. Some I play into like being loud, but also being friendly. Many Americans are loud, some are loud and obnoxious, but more and loud and friendly. And the Black ones can dance. I happen to be able to dance, but not all of us can.
hi Jessica, I personally i dont hate americans, instead, american ppl are honest and friendly, you dont need to determine they like you or not like else english speaking countries did, when they said interesting that mean positive it truly interesting, not a negative meaning
China/International Date and time YYYYMMDD HHMMSS e.g., 2024.11.14 15:07:02. Remember Big »» Small. Why isthmus better? [1] Rational, once you know the system it is a natural flow [2] if you use this sequence in a file name, it will always sort years-month-day, while using any other sequence such as day-month-year, or worse, month-day-year will resulting in non-contiguous sequences. Thanks! Sincerely, a Chinese nerd person.
I'm so used to taking a train, or bike, or just walking, I feel trapped with the need for a car in the US. Everything is so far apart as a result it's hard to just whimsically get up and go somewhere.
Ughh such a good one! Unless you live in a major city it’s a sucky life without a car.
"The US sucks, but your country does too!" 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Best quote ever!
😂😂😂😘😘😘
The Chinese were colonizers and muslims
Make America Great Again！
I was surprised to find out recently that some of my American colleagues couldn't read a 24hr clock 🤯
😂😂😂 Just like meters and Celsius, most have no clue
You showed me the mindset what an ordinary American leader should have. Wish you success, always!
Thanks for watching!
You nailed it! Factual points with respectful delivery. Seems like the poor education level leads to most of the other points 😂
The grand prize goes to you!!!! Exactly!
I am 3 videos into your channel and I am hooked. Most travel videos rely on tourISMS but you actually scratch beneath the surface. I like how you told about not only the noteworthy attractions but also the local news and you experience as a POC in your travels. I am Native American and I am appreciative of your role in trying to make American's look better than the stereotypes about America. Our peeps have been at war with Capitalist Imperialism since the colonies and it cool you have native roots. Your mind amazed me actually. I would like a video to learn more about Chinese television and media. I watch all these videos and I don't see a lot of big screens everywhere like in the states.
🥹🥹🥹 This is such a huge compliment, thank you so much! It’s difficult for viewers to see beyond the stereotypical content because it doesn’t get pushed out by the algorithms as much. I’m so glad my little channel is peeking through a little! ❤️
PREACH! 🙌🏽 Just all of it, as usual! 💯 But I especially felt the part about people’s backhanded comments when they find out you’re well-traveled. And as for the American stereotypes while traveling, that’s where my racial ambiguity comes in clutch 🤷🏽♀️😂
Girl yesssss! When my Spanish was fluent I was claiming Colombian regularly 🤣🤣🤣
Wow sooo good! Have loved and laughed about your videos on China. Lived in China for five years teaching at two universities. Some procedures/attitudes were annoying but I really loved it and the people,
So glad you enjoyed the videos! I agree with your assessment lol
Oh how we know!!!! We try to get those we know that can step out of the U.S. to do so.... but fear rules so many.
Fear is so powerful. 🙁
a cheaper way is to turn off mainstream tv for a month and get connected with nature.
Hi Jess! Wow i love your channel. We are on amazingly similar paths! Where are you now?
Thanks! I’m somewhere in between wanting to stay in the US and going to China, again. lol
Exactly the same for me. But I think Bali is worth a return at the moment. Our jobs also dictate a lot of these decisions too I guess. Please stay in touch! All the best@@DualityIsAThing
just turn off mainstream tv . there. i saved you the airfare lol @@DualityIsAThing
I can't agree more! 👍👍👍
Thanks for watching!
Good points Jessica! So right about how even some American travelers look at Black travelers differently. NY woman asked me if I went to Israel for work. I told her No, my husband and we’re on vacation. I wanted to hashtag her with #blackpeopletraveltoo
I took a group of friends to Paris in April. Before leaving I had a sit down with them. I told them a) don’t speak loudly. Parisians already think we are very loud. b) if you want to complain about something, wait until you get back to your room. Just because you don’t speak French doesn’t mean they don’t speak English and they understand more than you think c) as we enter a store be sure to greet the people at the door in French.
There were other things that I told them but those stick out.
Also, my sister and I just came back from Rome. B4 going I booked train tickets for us to go to Florence. When I received the tickets, I sent a copy so that she would have one in the event something happened to my phone. The date on the ticket was 7/11/2023. She called me up and said, “You got the tickets for the wrong date. You got them for July”. I told her, “no, in Europe the day is listed first then the month”.
Americans really think we are the center of the universe. I see that so much when my husband and I travel. However, other countries may hate to see Americans coming, but they do love it when we spend our money in their country to help their economies 😉
Such great points! That prep conversation is SO important to have when traveling abroad with our people! You are over here doing great work! 💚
I could not agree more! The US school system has managed to dumb down a generation, and they succeeded. I saw it coming. It's sad.
Whatever happened to “No Child Left Behind”? 😫
Can't agreed more.
I am born and raise in China, lucky enough I went to MSU for college and graduted in 2016.
the very first thing I noticed when I got back to China is the food differeneces.
most of American foods will easily leads you into overeating issues, because most of affordable foods in the US contains loads sugar,bioengeer-additives...etc
that kind of unnatural foods will easily stimulate your brain to create dopamine, the satisfaction comes quick and gone quick too...
once you fall into that trap, you will be addicted into that unhealthy lifepattern, such as become lazy, easily exhausted, even will kill your ambitions.
my personally thoughts, if you are rich... go to America, indeed heaven for rich people, you can even avoid jail after killing someone, as long as you rich AF.
You are very very fortunate! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks 😮
Welcome 😊
I think we also eat a lot in Chongqing, but you gotta go up and down the stairs ~~~
Yep, and all the spices help you burn fat 😂
👍
Thanks for watching
She is gorgeous - so cute.
I liked your final words...so true.
Thanks for watching!
Well young Queen, (The TH-cam algorithm brought me here)... As someone who considers myself a fellow citizen of the World, I'm picking up what you're laying down - both in this presentation, and your last presentation(s). I'm in my 60's, and I have visited 77 Countries, over 500 cities, and lived in 4 foreign cities for more than 2 years each, since *1969.* We currently (pre-pandemic anyway) split time between our homes in Morocco, Malaysia, and uuuhhgh, the U.S Southwest.
My _Single "Black American" Mother_ got fed up with America, and relocated her only child (me), and her to Brazil in 1969, where we lived for a few years. Then to Portugal. Then to Kenya. So I was exposed to this early on, long before it became easy to do (thanks Internet), and "fashionable". I provide this background to help illustrate my point I would like to share with you:
Although the 'hate/love the U.S.' thing generates viewer interest - I submit this stems from the Cultural/Tribal Human behavioral instinct. For the very few critical thinkers, speaking of those that can balance intellect with emotions; Ones Life (happiness and contentment) is about *Trade Off's* at the _Individual_ level. It's not about what's collectively accepted for the Tribe, it's what is best for the _person,_ and by some extension, their family.
I often suggest that - Factually Speaking - North Korea is the Best Country in the World to live!
I’m going to print this entire comment, frame it, and carry it with me from country to country, city to city. 🥹
Thank you, this was felt, and you are right.
Also, wow at your Mom’s determination and courage at that time in this world. 💚
@@DualityIsAThing Thank you for being so gracious! I'm honored.
As an "old guy", I can go on and on and on and on regarding my experiences traveling and living. But I will spare you (almost) all that and leave you with an important consideration when _Engineering one's Intentional Life:_ *Family.* My wife of almost 30 years and I began this global living "trifecta" late - about 14 years ago. Living in North Africa, SE Asia, and the States. Initially it was a dream (after the pains of acquiring and setting up homes in other Countries). Then using these locations as "bases" to travel the region. It still bizarre to me that we could fly on RyanAir from Tangier to Valencia Spain - an almost 2 hour flight) for less than $10 each way. Or from Singapore to Bali for $47.
I digress.
All of that came to an abrupt end just around the start of the pandemic. Not because of the National lockdowns, but because both of us choose to come back to the States to care for our parents (in their 80's). Obviously, this is a choice - but depending on the age and health of ones family members, and the access to care, this scenario could topple the best laid plans. _Family is the wild card in this regard._ When one is young(er), and ones parents a still far from when they ultimately become in-need, it's difficult to plan for this. In retrospect, we should have begun this trifecta thing 25 years ago, as it is doubtful that we can get back full-time any time soon.
You may have already considered this, but I just wanted to add this if you had not. Again, all the Best to you!
Being from Russia I would guess there is another reason for USA being at our news. Cause talking about our "enemy" problems (many people see USA this way cause of USSR history) is a way of ignoring our problems.
That’s true and it works both ways. If I had a dollar for every time I saw random movie or TV show where the enemy is Russian, I’d be a millionaire. 🫠
the enemy is usually the leaders of every country lol . the ordinary people are the sheep. @@DualityIsAThing
Well, I have to mostly agree. I have traveled and lived overseas for a large part of my adult life. I grew up on the Southside of Chicago and most Americans have no clue of what the Southside of Chicago is like, including other Black Americans. My world growing up was all Black, all the time, and all around me. Most Black Americans grow up being a minority in their schools, towns, cities etc. The Southside is huge, and Black. There is no place like it in the USA. For example, how many people can say that their High School was all Black, and the 10 to 15 other High Schools they played against in sports were also all Black? Not in Atlanta, not in New York, not in Detroit, not in Cleveland, not in St. Louis, and LA doesn’t deserve to be mentioned. There are actually very few Blacks in LA, around 10%. As an American traveler I have to deal with the stereotypes associated with being American. Some I play into like being loud, but also being friendly. Many Americans are loud, some are loud and obnoxious, but more and loud and friendly. And the Black ones can dance. I happen to be able to dance, but not all of us can.
Excellent points!
The 24-hour clock is the same thing as what the US military uses. American civilians don't use it.
I use it. 🙃
hi Jessica, I personally i dont hate americans, instead, american ppl are honest and friendly, you dont need to determine they like you or not like else english speaking countries did, when they said interesting that mean positive it truly interesting, not a negative meaning
Great point! We definitely tend to be honest and straightforward!
I live in New York City we walk are taken train or bus
Unfortunately most of America doesn’t have good public transportation like NYC.
All facts
Thanks for watching!
This food in USA not good
Definitely have to work hard to find good food
Ever been profiled by the cops for being black?
No, have you?
So it's a myth that blacks are treated poorly in the US? Hmm, I would've thought otherwise, what with BLM and such. @@DualityIsAThing
“Blacks” are not a monolith. Everyone has different experiences.
China/International Date and time YYYYMMDD HHMMSS e.g., 2024.11.14 15:07:02. Remember Big »» Small. Why isthmus better? [1] Rational, once you know the system it is a natural flow [2] if you use this sequence in a file name, it will always sort years-month-day, while using any other sequence such as day-month-year, or worse, month-day-year will resulting in non-contiguous sequences. Thanks! Sincerely, a Chinese nerd person.
Yeah the Chinese system is very easy too!
Also the way the address is written!
In Chinese, it's the district first, street, number, and lastly, the floor!