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@kazi14 ай бұрын
Hi
@RakOfLamb4 ай бұрын
Yo
@Sypirias4 ай бұрын
I love you.
@T-Waldo4 ай бұрын
Let's see if he's in danger... where is Taipei?
@OCA8WhitePeopleAreAlbinosOCA84 ай бұрын
Albino hi
@will_2744 ай бұрын
I find it fascinating when a foreigner can speak the local language when travelling. The viewer can really see the real personality of the person you’re talking to without the complication of the language barrier. That dynamic of mixing cultures through good communication is enjoyable to watch.
@llamacebu2164 ай бұрын
He treats it as a job bc he was pampered his whole life by his parents. So he belittles the average American for not speaking different languages. He was called out before by an older Asian man exactly for this. I have to work every day to survive. Why speak another language when it means nothing to him
@DA_MAYYA4 ай бұрын
@@llamacebu216 you have any other info or links on this?
@Dr.Mortis4 ай бұрын
@@llamacebu216 When was this? I don't entirely agree because he would never consider what he does to be a full time job, & I've never seen him belittle anybody of any nationality for not being a mf polyglot? I've only seen him encourage & give access to ways to start. Showing his journey & his love for the culture. China's been a huge part of his life since 2009 mate??
@manl1kemoe4 ай бұрын
@@llamacebu216 Then why are you here commenting on his videos?
@markslade68484 ай бұрын
Well said.....
@anlemeinthegame16374 ай бұрын
Very nice to see "Mrs. Xiaoma" on the video. I enjoyed the two of you interacting. I hope we see her again soon!
@el_italo_rd99554 ай бұрын
What!? Is that his wife!?the one next to him walking?she looks like 40
@robertsmithers90594 ай бұрын
@@el_italo_rd9955 - what does her age matter if they're happily married with two children?
@jaeebaee23534 ай бұрын
@@el_italo_rd9955 That's a bit gross?
@tlyoung14204 ай бұрын
Mrs Xiaoma is beautiful 💐 Xiaoma is blessed to be with her.
@tylerlastname68814 ай бұрын
they barely even looked at each other
@raepheles4 ай бұрын
I didn't realize she was your wife and I was like "how is he not uncomfortable walking side by side with a random person". I either slow down to let them pass me, or speed up to pass them when that happens.
@Sentinel-Solemn4 ай бұрын
Yeah bro and then the next frame I didn’t see her and really thought it was just a random woman lol
@JonnyBeoulve4 ай бұрын
Lol me too.
@RenoEeker4 ай бұрын
What she did was 100% intentional.
@RenoEeker4 ай бұрын
Oh, it's his wife :)
@michellelee_tv4 ай бұрын
@@RenoEeker They know, they're saying they didn't realize at first cause she wasn't really acknowledging the camera so it looked like she was a random person in the frame.
@VernonA4 ай бұрын
Ari lost a lot of weight, looking good brother!
@lockedin66994 ай бұрын
Looks much younger
@cooliipie4 ай бұрын
No offense but looks way younger than the wife. Oof
@impureandforgotten4 ай бұрын
@@cooliipie no offense doesnt excuse you of your crappy comment
@chemz25823 ай бұрын
@@cooliipie not even true !
@cooliipie3 ай бұрын
@@chemz2582 A Chinese auntie takes a foreign boy for a walk
@ZenZill4 ай бұрын
The ear cleaning was actually...Pretty amazing! That girl honestly has the perfect hand/eye coordination to be a dentist or even a surgeon!!!
@Dlannmir4 ай бұрын
Sadly ear cleanin isn't stuff i like to see people doing since unless for medical needs your body never needs one that deep and it can be dangerous, more if done often.
@patrciaclemons81834 ай бұрын
Not a chance man. Don't let your love for what you see influence your logic
@qb11203 ай бұрын
Man my mom used to clean my ears as a kid and it felt so good
@coolbrotherf1272 ай бұрын
Maybe, but dentists and surgeons train and study for over a decade to earn those titles.
@JMPERager2 ай бұрын
@@coolbrotherf127 Of course, no one said she should automatically become one. She'd have to study a lot, but she still has the hand/eye coordination.
@qwertypower1004 ай бұрын
Dude -- you look so healthy. I love watching you surprise people with your languages. Love you man.
@ejaygeez3 ай бұрын
What a super kind and cool comment. Have a lovely day 🤗
@artfquinn3 ай бұрын
He has lost a lot of weight since he has kids.
@bathbomber4 ай бұрын
The "I ♥︎ BJ" shirt lol I know it stands for "Beijing" but my mind totally went somewhere else
@JodyLSumrall4 ай бұрын
I'm certain that is why he bought it!
@julianfountain80254 ай бұрын
I mean, they are quite popular!
@wander21664 ай бұрын
@@julianfountain8025Tell my Girlfriend that !
@BouillaBased4 ай бұрын
I was walking in a mall in Beijing the first time I saw someone wearing one. I laughed a little too hard because he stopped me and I had to explain why I was laughing at his shirt.
@LeeDee54 ай бұрын
I love BJ too. What a wonderful souvenir.
@redeye-ldn4 ай бұрын
learning the language of another culture is the greatest respect which can be given. you are a great ambassador for all americans (and westerners in general). love your movies, can't wait for more china content
@TodCast4 ай бұрын
Absolutely great video. Been a fan of your channel for years and have enjoyed watching your 'evolution'. Very cool to see your wife enjoying her homeland also!
@meredithjohnson28434 ай бұрын
The rickshaw driver was hilarious- I love travel because you always find the funny old uncle type reminding us we’re more alike than different.
@square-on-wheels4 ай бұрын
I just moved to Costco. (Edit: The original title of Xiaoma's video was "I Moved to China," which prompted my comment.)
@TOM-C.4 ай бұрын
🤣
@RyanMercer4 ай бұрын
Sir Yacht, is that you?
@anonymeister1234 ай бұрын
Me two, for two hours
@TOM-C.4 ай бұрын
@@anonymeister123 😁
@charleswebster25504 ай бұрын
@@anonymeister123❤👍🤣
@sdog12344 ай бұрын
Dude glad you're finally back in China, really cool to see you interact with Chinese people.
@TheVextor4 ай бұрын
Hey I have not seen any of your videos in like 2 years and the change you've gone through is amazing, completely different person! Well done and keep it up dude, much love!
@kimchi_bokum_bap_baby4 ай бұрын
Same! He looks younger!
@Ca_Tule_Ninja4 ай бұрын
What a beautiful, positive video! Xioman, you're looking super healthy and it's awesome to see the family in the videos too.
@gallofilm4 ай бұрын
congrats on the weight loss man! havent seen your videos in forever, looking good :D
@yuigirl24 ай бұрын
So cool to see you in China after watching your channel for so many years . Great video !
@robb56424 ай бұрын
Looking forward to lots of posts Xiaoma. I went to China a couple of times for business 2018/2019 BJ, Taiyuan in Shanxi and Yiwu & Shanghai. Beijing was definitely a favourite and this video takes me back in a Heartbeat. I found the people everywhere so hospitable and so it's great to see your conversation with locals in Chinese that adds even more of what I already felt of their nature, humour and humanity. Thank you
@howtorepairpendulumclocks4 ай бұрын
clever icon
@keiganthetennessean17964 ай бұрын
This video was just a joy to simply sit and watch on a crappy day. Thank you Xiaoma.
@caitlinluna15584 ай бұрын
I love to see you go back to where it all started! What an amazing experience to go with your family!!!
@RyanMercer4 ай бұрын
That's a vacation...
@deejaypee7o24 ай бұрын
Click bait
@blikpils4 ай бұрын
I just moved to the washroom.
@r622-s8y4 ай бұрын
Stop being jealous of China for being better than you bro. Seems like you're mad.🤣😂
@telanis94 ай бұрын
@@r622-s8y tf? Whether China is better or not has zero to do with the fact that a month-long trip isn't the same as moving.
@tristanbulluss93864 ай бұрын
I have a picture of a ghost on a tv.
@scifiwriter60924 ай бұрын
Your wife seems so sweet and adorable! You make a very cute couple! I really enjoyed this video. It's so nice to see the inner part of China.
@mingminglow66854 ай бұрын
Congratulations for visiting my country 🇨🇳🇨🇳😃😃
@PaulaLPope4 ай бұрын
Finally got to "meet" the lovely wife!!! She was wonderful!
@massimolorenzo82804 ай бұрын
thank you the clip xiaoma, I have started back my journey to learn Chinese, since I've lived in china back in 2009 like you did, things did shake up back there, going paper-less on their purchases, this clips and others shed some light to us on how things are going for the laowai ren like us, keep this content up, I am loving it!
@cak8134 ай бұрын
Enjoy your time back in China, Ari. Looking forward to seeing more videos while you’re there. I hope you’ll do some authentic Chinese cuisine videos. By the way, you look terrific!! Congrats on the weight loss.
@AsterDXZ4 ай бұрын
I moved to my workplace earlier this morning for 8 hours. A lot of my day was spent there. Moved back to my house after. Plan on doing it again in the future
@charleswebster25504 ай бұрын
🤣👍❣️😊
@robinbramke70044 ай бұрын
😂
@ChrisHereToday4 ай бұрын
What a great video, welcome back - he seemed happy, and China is so safe
@shadyboy-c3k2 күн бұрын
Hey xiaoma it's great to see you and your wife together,i'm in Malaysia atm with my chinese wife,i love being around chinese people,here is so hot England so cold. Great video mate,thaks again stay safe
@reuben92132 ай бұрын
You know brother , seeing you with your wife just melted my heart . I watch you all the time and have subscribed . But seeing you and your wife enjoying yourselves and seeing her beautiful smile makes this one of my favorite video's. . You should have her along more often, really .
@TheDCGeneral4 ай бұрын
Psyched that we will get a month's worth of content where speaks Chinese to natives. It's cool that he learns other languages, but I like it when he speaks Chinese. That while always be his bread and butter.
@StephWorld8764 ай бұрын
Stay safe my brother. And enjoy life 🙏🏽✨
@AceOfSpadezCC4 ай бұрын
The look on your wife's face when she drank the tofu juice was priceless. Be safe and have a great time there Ari. Cant wait to see China from your prospective.
@nickylast74054 ай бұрын
Change your profile picture to the Emperor picture. It's awesome!!! I loved this episode!
@ChrisHereToday4 ай бұрын
Yeah, that would be great
@user-tm8jt2py3d4 ай бұрын
indulging in tourist stuff is so freeing. people get obsessed with "blending in" on vacation, which is never truly possible, and its just a weird anxious time.
@grimble4564Ай бұрын
Still better to try to blend in than consign yourself to being treated like a clueless tourist
@samuelramirez60274 ай бұрын
I'm glad you did this video. As someone who goes to Mexico quite a bit and with the US having travel advisory for obvious reasons. Every time I go to Mexico my family and I have a wonderful time there :) Hope you and family are doing well!
@SpektrikMusic4 ай бұрын
"your chinese could be better" "his chinese is better than mine"
@EnlistedBombin4 ай бұрын
Its like people who learn English are better at it then most natives speakers, in the US we just kinda make it up as we go :D
@Spacemaaan4 ай бұрын
yeah that lady was totally hating at first 😂
@DaniG.German8834 ай бұрын
That lady was gulping down haterade
@volzi-x6s4 ай бұрын
@@Spacemaaan It crazy how some native speakers will hold foreigners to a high standard in speaking their language when they themselves are most likely not fluent in any other language. these are the type of people who only know a few words in English and use them while speaking mandarin to appear more smarter than the rest of their peers.
@alandeutsch99874 ай бұрын
The translation is not correct. The first sentence she said at 8:12 "我觉得你的中文不够好“ (I think your chinese isn't good enough) but then the second sentence she said 8:31 "对,他的中文比我英文好“ (Yes, his Chinese is better than my English). The other guy started talking when she said the last part of the sentence so it was difficult to hear at first, but after replaying many times I am confident she said this. So yeah, she was in fact very much not saying that his chinese is better than her's (which would be crazy if you ask anyone who speaks Chinese), but she was saying that his Chinese is better than her English, which is actually very nice and sensible. The fact that he didn't translate this correctly (along with a bunch of other parts of the video) goes to show that his Chinese is in fact not good enough! Xiaoma makes cute videos about traveling the world and connecting cultures, but I've also noticed that he heavily overstates his Chinese ability. There are many foreigners on youtube (and many more not) who speak Chinese better than him (actually near-Native level), such as Laoma Chris, whose content is actually tailored to Chinese people. Xiaoma's level is no-where near the "perfect" that he claims, and closer to 50% than 80%, but it provokes impressive reactions from old Chinese people because the standard for foreigners speaking Chinese is so low to them. He can say like two words and they'll shower him with praise. Compared to foreigners who have actually spent years getting close to mastering Chinese, his is not as impressive as it may seem. So this is not to hate on Xiaoma - like I said I think his content promotes cross-cultural understanding - but you can clearly see that he's not the most humble person and will make false claims to get more views. And it is in fact the people in this reply section throwing shade at the woman, making assumptions about her character that are gulping the haterade.
@dancingkay26044 ай бұрын
Wow you guys look healthy 💪🏼👍🏼wishing you a great family visit 🏯🥟🧧
@RichlandFord4 ай бұрын
@9:25 Yes, Xiaoma "Everyone ❤BJ too!" 😂
@foad-esad4 ай бұрын
I visited China on business 15 times from 2016 - 2018. I went to Beijing, Dalian, Chengdu, Shanghai, and Shenzhen. It's a beautiful country and the people were absolutely amazing. As I was a senior trainer for IBM, I was treated like a VIP. Most places you paid by WeChat, but there was still a few restaurants and taxi's that accepted cash.
@bigmoneycape4 ай бұрын
Did you speak any chinese back then? And did that impact your experience?
@ahickin3 ай бұрын
I always use cash. Cashless is 💩 and just a control thing
@TedME-j6u4 ай бұрын
Brother you look so healthy! Props to you! You are an inspiration to your audience!
@LogicalNiko4 ай бұрын
Fully natural pearls are incredibly rare and usually only happen when an oyster has been infected with a parasite that drills through the shell in the right spot and also survives (which is not very common at all). For the past 200 years+ most pearls are farmed. They place a small bead in the young oyster and then place them back in the ocean (usually on long lines), and then after one or more seasons they retrieve the oyster, and it has coated it with the same compounds that make up the inside of its shell. The entire grain of sand irritating the oyster thing is pretty much a myth.
@finjibuns4 ай бұрын
Good info. Makes them pretty valuable too. Definitely worth the 19 bucks he paid as each pearl is prob worth double that if not a lot more
@Mycooloriginal4 ай бұрын
Not to mention they killed that oyster to get it out ~_~
@LogicalNiko4 ай бұрын
@@Mycooloriginal a lot of places do. Only the places equipped to put them back in the water will bother to remove them carefully and put new ones in.
@benbowland4 ай бұрын
@@Mycooloriginal Fortunately oysters don't have brains or central nervous systems at all so it's the same as killing a mushroom
@Emsa4 ай бұрын
@@finjibuns Nah the whole thing is probably fake, pre-assembled, even the woman selling them was like "are you sure there isn't anything else", most likely already knowing there was still a pearl left.
@droidgeist4 ай бұрын
Regarding the ear-wax thing... unless you have an extreme build-up, you shouldn't get this done. Ear-wax serves an important purpose protecting you against infections. For the vast majority of people, just scratching the inside of your ear with your fingertip in the shower will be enough.
@LilChuunosuke4 ай бұрын
And for the rare few that is not enough for, it's much better to just use an earwax vacuum or a metal scoop than it is to get regular professional cleanings. You don't want to remove everything, just prevent heavy buildup.
@JH4RPlp4 ай бұрын
I get extreme buildup and have to have it removed by my physician every time I go to the doctors office. I think a one time cleanse is fine if he aint doin it often
@vodkastudios41704 ай бұрын
Just start going to sauna and right after you can lightly use a q tip.
@StunBuns4 ай бұрын
@@vodkastudios4170 Maybe the outside area? But Q-tips can just push the earwax further in and create other problems, is why medical experts recommend against.
@vodkastudios41704 ай бұрын
@@StunBuns Yeh I don't go deep, the sauna takes care of most of everything, it basically melts and loosens
@nkoehler3374 ай бұрын
Looking good, Xiaomanyc! You can tell how disciplined you've been. Keep it up!
@Quieneseste3 ай бұрын
I stop watching KZbin for two weeks and found you in china and looking fit. Amazing channel and content as usual. Thank you bro
@drearysam3 ай бұрын
I haven't watched your videos for a minute & you look like a different person hard work pays off
@erikschmitz18414 ай бұрын
I think with all the political and hyper nationalism going on in the world that it is refreshing to see you interacting with people from China, who have many of the same every day concerns as Americans - earning money, raising a family, and enjoying life.
@madmigraineur38154 ай бұрын
Looking slim and trim! What a great family vacation 😊
@poindxtr20004 ай бұрын
Stop hating... Great video. Please be careful over there these days. People learn to understand what they miss when there gone. For those of you who have never been out of the country it's an amazing journey.🎉
@Elektra2623 ай бұрын
Thanks for taking us on your journey!
@markuswil-fart19013 ай бұрын
It has been a while since I've watched any of your vids (I know, shame on me!) but WOW man, you look amazing with the weight loss! Keep up the amazing work!
@SamuraiMight4 ай бұрын
“She doesn’t like when I get my ears cleaned” 😂
@praesentius4 ай бұрын
For good reason. It's unnecessary at best and a danger at worst. If your ears need cleaning, there are drops for that.
@beepee33334 ай бұрын
@@praesentius Yeah and in many countries you need to either be a doctor (medical degree) or an audiologist with special training to do it.
@AreYouABadfishToo3 ай бұрын
The inner ear skin and wax can be protective, lubricating, and helps prevent infection. No need to remove it unless a doctor advises you should. In Xiaoma's ear, there looked to be blood or _very_ raw tissue when the skin was being peeled away 😬 And I hope the lady washed her hands, because she wasn't even wearing gloves! 😭
@PANDAZ64 ай бұрын
Xiaoma is looking so good it inspires me
@cooliipie4 ай бұрын
To do what
@Confusdnfl4 ай бұрын
@@cooliipieHe’s lost weight.
@cooliipie4 ай бұрын
@@Confusdnfl Eat less. I also recommend P90X
@ChrisHereToday4 ай бұрын
Getting better with age
@fairalways4 ай бұрын
My boy is now finishing his last year of college at NYU Shanghai, and as a fellow Jew, it warms my heart to see your pathway in life. He skateboards, and his casual photos with his crew there makes it all real to me, just as does your video here, and the next one. Thanks, from my den in NY!
@user-jr4kc6lu9q4 ай бұрын
0.34% of Ashkenazi Jews have the haplogroup M33c and it is of Chinese origin!
@steamr0ll8 күн бұрын
That ear cleaning looks pretty intense! Like, slightly off-putting level of intense. I love all your videos Xiaoman, but especially the ones that show such fascinating pictures of Chinese culture. I warms my chilly heart to see how most people in every country all around the world are just plain nice folks. Of course it helps if you sling the local lingo, eh?
@mr.e19442 ай бұрын
Shioma, more videos with your wife! This is the first time I have seen her in your videos. She is nice and cute and would be a great addition. I didn’t even know you were married and had kids. I must be watching only your old videos!
@jonjayb4 ай бұрын
Bro the I
@Chrai0n4 ай бұрын
I had to go back to double check. I mean, why? 😂🤷
@Eric-jh5mp4 ай бұрын
@@Chrai0n It's probably "I ❤️ Beijing" but it's so funny from an English speaking standpoint.
@Chrai0n4 ай бұрын
@@Eric-jh5mp True. 🙂
@kileyslife75414 ай бұрын
My grandma was a blackjack dealer so within her account name she put "BJdealer" . Nope, I refuse to tell her how to change it😂
@donrainesoh3 ай бұрын
@@kileyslife7541😂😂😂
@thesands49633 ай бұрын
In America, the perception is that China is "the enemy". What's so great about this video though is that it shows they are just like us. They laugh, they interact with others, they're delighted when you are attentive. We're all the same people.
@DownEastSaw3 ай бұрын
China definitely pays influencers to make these videos to promote China. Seriously. This is straight Chinese propaganda.
@nicholaswilson75123 ай бұрын
the gov is the enemy the people are just trying to liive a good life
@daveh26123 ай бұрын
Definitely. It's the governments and the people in power. Regular folks get along. Regular folks just want to raise a family, earn money, live life.
@刘乐乐-s7k3 ай бұрын
To be honest, many of us Chinese people don't like our government, but there's nothing we can do about it.
@javirjhin48493 ай бұрын
american want chinese lunch money. We never meant to be the enemy.
@donovandavidsonAlton4 ай бұрын
Fascinating its amazing work you do its so interesting to watch you work.
@jasonbeedon98674 ай бұрын
It can’t be a xiao ma video without him getting his ears picked. Classic!! Love the video. Excited to see what he encounters in China.
@annabellemitchell1923 ай бұрын
Aw I’m glad he got to visit Beijing again. It’s truly an incredible place. 😊
@gobuktaragang4 ай бұрын
Look good brotha! Look younger and healthier 💪💪💪
@evertspies33454 ай бұрын
Now this is what I like to see from Xiaoma. Really helps with my Chinese learning. Show more I will be watching every day and for sure giving a like.
@nuansd4 ай бұрын
Going on vacation for a month isn't moving lmao
@neptunemike4 ай бұрын
lol, clickbait
@nicko59454 ай бұрын
Yeah I refuse to even watch the rest of the video when I know it’s just clickbait. Absolutely a shame he resorted to that.
@shadowbanned63584 ай бұрын
Thank GOD. I was worried for him
@yutub5614 ай бұрын
Wait it's really just click bait? Fuck that, not watching. Vacation isn't moving
@BatmanTC4 ай бұрын
Exactly.
@PaulDenunzio-mw7vl4 ай бұрын
Lol. I've seen you eat, get a haircut, and your nails done, but your expression while getting your ears cleaned is sooo funny! 😂 but I understand. I can't imagine what that deep cleaning feels like.
@jaydenferris74643 ай бұрын
Bro you look so good. Clearly have been working out and taking care of yourself. I need to do the same and seeing you do it helps me get motivated!
@kevinp81084 ай бұрын
Those were likely cultured pearls. Those places make money not from the oysters but from the settings for earrings, and necklaces.
@biggestcomplainer4 ай бұрын
They were definitely cultured.
@matthewgraham25464 ай бұрын
Arie, you should the U.S. Ambassador to China, not just because of the language and culture but you seem to know how to get along with everyone. I'm sure the Grandparents are thrilled.
@GenXDaddyO4 ай бұрын
Holy harsh criticism Batman! Why all the hate about the video title? I’m a Xiaoma fan, and I click on and enjoy ALL of his videos and don’t give a damn what the title is. Some of the best content on YT. Calm down people!
@deiselden4 ай бұрын
i really enjoyed that,china and its people are wonderful and fascinating.the first guy ,the driver..what a great character..thanks once again and keep the vids coming.
@SimpleMe91853 ай бұрын
Xiaoma is such an interesting person! We love you!
@Donnie-Lee-Gringo4 ай бұрын
I like how your wife comes into the ear cleaner shop just ignoring you, thinking probaby, oh so what, I've seen all his other crazy videos in NYC when he gets tortured by massage therapists and other silly adventures! heheheh
@bboxsaidso4 ай бұрын
That's visiting. Not moving.
@Ikgeloofhetniet4 ай бұрын
Thanks for ledden me no
@r622-s8y4 ай бұрын
Stop being jealous of China for being better than you bro. You're mad, and I'm cracking in laughter🤣😂.
@MB-id2ek4 ай бұрын
Thanks captain obvious
@ryana54354 ай бұрын
He changed it. See the video description
@mrwifi12064 ай бұрын
@Audran77 lol, stop whinging, the title has been changed 😂
@Jeroeny4 ай бұрын
Awesome that your are revisiting China! I am seriously considering it myself after 9 years. I have studied almost 3k words in the past month. I probably go in December. By then I want to have studied 7.6k words. But probably way earlier so I can also work on my speaking/listening. So this video series came at a great time! Have fun 兄弟!
@dennyfuller4374 ай бұрын
Bro, you’ve slimmed down!! You look healthy man!! Keep it going
@Adam-yu5zj4 ай бұрын
I visited Chendu and various places last month (foe 30 days) and my gosh does this video bring back all the memories. By far the best place I’ve ever visited. I’m going again with my Chinese girlfriend for 3 months next year I love it so much haha Thank you for sharing
@cmonyoureds4 ай бұрын
proof the world is full of fun, stimulating and warm folks everywhere.. thank you, Xaio Ma
@LogicalNiko4 ай бұрын
The state department puts that warning on any country that has ongoing diplomatic restrictions or that has passed a certain level of risk of potential hostility between countries. This is mainly because the US-China relationship is in this unmoving low level of tension. It's not likely to change at all, but it can cause inconvenience (e.g. China has just arbitrarily revoked US visas in the past with little to no warning). So they are basically just saying 'Hey if you do there, and plans change, US embassies won't have much political ability to change that for you'.
@DjSt4rlinG4 ай бұрын
I think he is safe of that 😂 China values any foreigner that helps it's image abroad. and he's showing china's fun and good side. the people are friendly though and it's safe to visit
@LogicalNiko4 ай бұрын
@@DjSt4rlinG yeah it's more a bureaucratic process than anything to worry about.
@belstar11284 ай бұрын
he is a maoist
@wanderer55814 ай бұрын
you have got it so wrong.. China is great and because they deny visas to undesirables.. I live here and love it.. and always got a visa..
@LogicalNiko4 ай бұрын
@@wanderer5581 It's still there from the March 28, 2020 to the 2023 period of tightened foreign entry restrictions. The travel warning has been officially listed there since March of 2020. Most of these restrictions were lifted in early 2023, but I believe the US waits for multiple years after policy changes to lift warnings.
@hardnotsoft1114 ай бұрын
I've watched travel vloggers for you but have never included you in that category until today. The big difference is you speak the language. Could really make a lot of content out of it. Also love seeing the family. Been watching for years big fan.
@mcsurics4 ай бұрын
This is crazy. I was just in that hutong a few weeks ago. Good luck staying cool!
@doomedthunder66383 ай бұрын
Looking good man. Your videos are always awesome.
@realnoscope4 ай бұрын
7:24 The woman is salty because no one praised her basic English skills but everyone immediately praised Xiaoma's much better Mandarin skills 😂 EDIT: Thanks to user 'alandeutsch' for the following comment and 'mirojone' for bringing it up, I revoke what I said in my previous comment due to the following information: "The translation is not correct. The first sentence she said at 8:12 "RT" (1 think your chinese isn't good enough) but then the second sentence she said 8:31 "对,他的 中文比我英文好“ (Yes, his Chinese is better than my English). The other guy started talking when she said the last part of the sentence so it was difficult to hear at first, but after replaying many times I am confident she said this. So yeah, she was in fact very much not saying that his chinese is better than her's (which would be crazy if you ask anyone who speaks Chinese), but she was saying that his Chinese is better than her English, which is actually very nice and sensible. The fact that he didn't translate this correctly (along with a bunch of other parts of the video) goes to show that his Chinese is in fact not good enough!"
@mirojone3 ай бұрын
It was explained in another comment that Xiaoma mistranslated the lady.
@sof2900-i9s3 ай бұрын
Yea, I agree. I study Mandarin in Hangzhou. I'd say there are quite a few 老外 here who speak much better Mandarin than this guy. In fact, the "surprise a local with my Mandarin skills" is becoming peak low self-awareness.
@visions304 ай бұрын
Super content! Thanks for sharing!
@teddygunzbarno21024 ай бұрын
You can hate a countries government but don't hate the people Love the people...!
@davidsorensen45944 ай бұрын
Dude...thanks for sharing your journey. Also nice to finally meet your lovely bride!
@soulreaver63004 ай бұрын
First, congrats on the lifestyle change you look incredible! But this video was really enjoyable to watch, and reminded me of the earlier videos. Good stuff Ari.
@kendobc4 ай бұрын
Your wife is looking after you about the ear cleaning thing. Our ears are like self cleaning ovens. :) Sometimes issus do occur, ear infections and stuff, but the vast majority of people have no need of regular ear cleaning.
@B1Gdipper4 ай бұрын
I understand your 'Rationale,' but the comparison still makes me cringe 😖 COULD I ear G n R🌹🌹🎸🎶 in the background, while the earwig woman was sorting X♂️NYCs wax out?
@M987474 ай бұрын
I love that in whatever country you're in, there's a Karen ready to say something. It doesn't even bother me, because it's my mother and grandmother too. 😂 Just let it roll off your back and have fun!
@howitwillend84 ай бұрын
Amazing! I wish you nothing but the best!
@Blessmywill3 ай бұрын
Welcome back home ! Even we foreigners are fewer here than in the past, Beijing is still the place to stroll and unwind !
@TheGeekBox3 ай бұрын
So nice to him with his Wife in a video. Such a beautiful couple!
@wandat72754 ай бұрын
You’re looking good. Didn’t recognize you in the thumbnail. Stay safe!
@ChrisHereToday4 ай бұрын
Very safe in China, no issues at all
@龚术4 ай бұрын
@@ChrisHereToday美国说说中国比美国危险😂😂😂
@shinygravel4 ай бұрын
Dude moved to Jersey. Let him own reemeersing, in a place and, culture he loves so much. When you travel to a place that just feels right, even just a month can feel like a lifetime.
@-_REDACTED-_4 ай бұрын
@I.I.I....IoI....I.I.I Ok but real talk, why did you choose a dictator, of all people, to draw a comparison to Xiaoma...? He's just a content creator. I don't think someone else having a different opinion than me about a parasocial perception makes them have "zero logic or intelligent thought," so you might have to reflect within on why you found yourself insulted by this guy's comment.
@shinygravel4 ай бұрын
@I.I.I....IoI....I.I.I tell me you have never been passionate about something, or somewhere... Without just telling me you're disappointed with your life. Maybe you should "move" somewhere new.
@shinygravel4 ай бұрын
@I.I.I....IoI....I.I.I Tell me you can't read, without telling me you can't read. Go back under your bridge
@-_REDACTED-_4 ай бұрын
@I.I.I....IoI....I.I.I So you only use a fallacy targeting what you assume about my background to be since you don't have an actual argument?
@LuvThyMind294 ай бұрын
@@-_REDACTED-_ He's not making a comparison to Xiaoma. He's using someone that he knew the OP would not like and is saying you wouldn't make excuses for this kind of behavior when it's someone you don't like.
@riot14034 ай бұрын
Guys I’m pretty sure Xiaoma has been doing clickbait titles for years. He knows what he’s doing.
@KieranDavid-Hines3 ай бұрын
😂😂😂 doesn’t hurt proceeds to make the wildest face durning the ear cleaning. Love it. ❤❤❤
@Luc._4 ай бұрын
you are inspiring me to start working out again, looking so fit man! Props on your hard work in the gym or on the track, whichever it is.
@arafsadventures4 ай бұрын
Welcome to China! I’ve lived here for 6 years and it’s amazing ❤
@wookfoot84084 ай бұрын
Taiwan is better
@etchatails4 ай бұрын
Propaganda account
@cameraguy4life4 ай бұрын
You look great man! Working out and walking is effective!
@infowarriorone4 ай бұрын
Nice, all the best. Chinese are 1/5th of the world.
@qwertyismymom4 ай бұрын
OMG yesss, I'll be in China in a month, including Chengdu! I can't wait to see where you go! Hopefully you also go to Xi'an, Guilin, and Guangzhou, that'll help me finalize my itinerary lol