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After 21 Provinces in China, We Can’t Avoid These Questions Anymore
China Travel: 21 Provinces, Honest Answers to Your Biggest Q
After travelling through 21 provinces across China, we’re answering some of the biggest questions people keep asking us. From money and daily life to how China has changed us and what the future holds, this is an honest conversation about our experiences and where #OTWD goes next.
June 2026 | Vlog...
After travelling through 21 provinces across China, we’re answering some of the biggest questions people keep asking us. From money and daily life to how China has changed us and what the future holds, this is an honest conversation about our experiences and where #OTWD goes next. 21/34 China Provinces.
After trekking through 21 Chinese provinces, Reanne and Ben get real about the questions everyone's asking. From daily life and finances to how China transformed them, this honest chat reveals the raw, unfiltered side of their journey. Plus, a sneak peek at what's next for #OTWD.
After travelling through 21 provinces across China, we’re answering some of the biggest questions people keep asking us. From money and daily life to how China has changed us and what the future holds, this is an honest conversation about our experiences and where #OTWD goes next. 21/34 China Provinces.
In this candid Q&A filmed at a UK hotel, travel couple Reanne and Ben reflect on their journey through 21 Chinese provinces and 66 countries. They address the most persistent questions from their followers, starting with whether they're moving to China (they're not—England is home, though they've secured a base in Guangzhou for its connectivity). They debunk common misconceptions, noting that China is surprisingly safe, clean, and pet-loving, with no homeless people they've encountered. The conversation turns personal as they discuss family reactions—Reanne's dad was skeptical until he visited Beijing and loved it—and the couple's honest take on spitting culture and pavement scooters as their only gripes.<br><br>The whiteboard challenge reveals Shenzhen and Changsha as favorite cities, with Thailand topping their countries list. They open up about finances, admitting they earn enough from YouTube and sponsors but face income volatility. The hardest part of running OTWD? Managing emails and staying consistent across platforms. They also touch on the emotional topic of having children, revealing they're undergoing fertility tests but aren't ready to share more. Looking ahead, they plan to become the first non-resident travel creators to visit every Chinese province, with Hainan and Macau high on their bucket list. They tease a solo travel experiment where they'll navigate China separately before reuniting, promising more raw, unfiltered content ahead.
After traversing 21 provinces and 66 countries, Reanne and Ben finally sit down to answer the burning questions their followers have been dying to ask. From the truth about CCP payments to their dream of becoming the first non-resident travel creators to explore every Chinese province, this raw, unfiltered Q&A reveals the real couple behind OTWD—and what's next for their extraordinary journey.
After 21 China provinces, travel couple Reanne and Ben answer burning questions about money, misconceptions, family, and their dream to explore every province.
China Travel Q&A: 21 Provinces, Misconceptions, and Future Plans
24:57 Start your travel journey in Thailand. It's the perfect starter pack with 7-Elevens everywhere, English widely spoken, affordable street food, and a great atmosphere for beginners.
32:55 Keep your content real and unfiltered. The more you strip back and leave in the mistakes and arguments, the better your videos will connect with the audience.
6:06 Use Guangzhou as a base for exploring China. It's the most connected city after Beijing, with high-speed rail and flights to every province, plus access to Shenzhen and Hong Kong airports.
17:43 Be prepared for the lack of English in Chinese hospitals. If you're planning to give birth there, consider the communication challenges before committing.
33:18 To get monetized on YouTube, you need 4,000 hours of watch time and 1,000 subscribers. It takes about 180–200 videos and persistence through the first tough year.
24:57 Start your travel journey in Thailand. It's the perfect starter pack with 7-Elevens everywhere, English widely spoken, affordable street food, and a great atmosphere for beginners.
32:55 Keep your content real and unfiltered. The more you strip back and leave in the mistakes and arguments, the better your videos will connect with the audience.
6:06 Use Guangzhou as a base for exploring China. It's the most connected city after Beijing, with high-speed rail and flights to every province, plus access to Shenzhen and Hong Kong airports.
17:43 Be prepared for the lack of English in Chinese hospitals. If you're planning to give birth there, consider the communication challenges before committing.
33:18 To get monetized on YouTube, you need 4,000 hours of watch time and 1,000 subscribers. It takes about 180–200 videos and persistence through the first tough year.
0:00 Introduction and setup
3:36 Are you moving to China?
7:08 Most misunderstood thing about China
9:18 Has China changed how you see Britain?
11:03 Pressure talking about China online
23:17 Favorite Chinese city and whiteboard challenge
29:52 Money, sponsors and financial support
34:08 Travel burnout and hardest part of OTWD
38:17 Future plans: exploring all provinces
41:12 Top five countries and upcoming content
0:00 Introduction and setup
3:36 Are you moving to China?
7:08 Most misunderstood thing about China
9:18 Has China changed how you see Britain?
11:03 Pressure talking about China online
23:17 Favorite Chinese city and whiteboard challenge
29:52 Money, sponsors and financial support
34:08 Travel burnout and hardest part of OTWD
38:17 Future plans: exploring all provinces
41:12 Top five countries and upcoming content
on tour with dridgers#otwdtravel q&a中國旅遊couple traveltravel burnoutyoutube monetizationchina misconceptionstravel tipschina provinceslong term traveltravel futureAre you moving to China?
No, we are not moving to China. We are born and bred in England and will always live there, but we have an apartment in Guangzhou as a base to travel more easily.
What is the most misunderstood thing about China?
The biggest surprises are how safe it is, how clean it is, and that there are no homeless people. Also, the pet culture is strong—Chinese people love dogs and cats.
Has China changed how you see Britain?
Yes, it has made me appreciate the UK more, especially things like pubs and British banter. But China is miles ahead in safety, cashless payments, and convenience.
Do you feel pressure talking about China online?
No, we don't feel pressure. Negative comments just boost the algorithm. We tell the truth about our experiences, and if people have a bad time because we lied, that's on us.
How do your families view China now?
Our families love it. Rian's parents visited Beijing and loved it, and my sister took her kids to Disneyland there. It's hard for people to believe we're all paid by the CCP.
Is there anything in China you'd improve?
The spitting culture and scooters on the pavement. Older generations spit, but younger people don't. And in Shenzhen, mopeds ride on pavements even when there's a separate path.
Have you thought about having children?
We are going through tests for fertility issues, but we don't want to share more until we have answers. We've thought about it more recently and are open to having kids.
Will you continue exploring China?
Yes, we will. We'll be the first travel creators who don't live in China to visit every province. We have an apartment in Guangzhou and plans to explore more.
