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Ran and Ben of On Tour With Dridgers recount being interviewed by China's CCTV after spending six days in China. They describe the invitation as unexpected and discuss how the appearance affected their small YouTube channel. The couple answer viewer questions about safety, travel costs, visas, and visiting in October, and deny being paid for the interview. They share personal anecdotes, talk about their British accents, and compare travel in China with their hometown of Portsmouth. The episode also includes a sponsored ice-cream segment and plans for future videos, including London's Chinatown and ordering Chinese food in the UK.
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An unexpected CCTV interview
Ran and Ben of On Tour With Dridgers describe how they came to appear on China's CCTV. They say they had been in China for six days when they were contacted, and they did not expect the opportunity. For a relatively small YouTube channel, they see the appearance on a large news network as a significant event. The couple discuss questions viewers asked afterward and address rumors that they were paid, saying they received no payment.
Their conversation covers travel timing, safety, costs, and visas. They recommend avoiding the first week of October because of the national holiday and the crowds and higher prices they expect then. They also compare expenses in the UK, especially London, with other places. Their comments come from their own travel and are shared as advice rather than official visa or holiday guidance.
Plans, accents, and places to visit
Ran and Ben talk about British accents and their next China trip, while also answering questions about travel challenges. They recommend LetVPN based on their use, describing it as affordable and fast. The episode's remaining segments include a sponsored ice-cream discussion and their ideas for future videos, such as visiting London's Chinatown and showing how they order Chinese food in the UK.
They also mention Portsmouth near their hometown, describing its historic sites: King Henry VIII's castle, the Mary Rose, and Nelson's ship, Victory. Their account gives the interview story a personal frame, connecting the couple's life at home with their travel experience. The video emphasizes their candid conversation and their view that their China trip differed from some expectations. The interview, questions, local interactions, and upcoming plans make up the core of the episode. It also offers practical points for considering season and budget, while visa requirements and travel arrangements should be checked for the specific trip.
FAQs (From the traveler's perspective)
- Q: How did Ran and Ben get on CCTV?
- A: They say it was completely unexpected: they had been in China for six days when the channel contacted them. They considered the appearance a major event for their relatively small channel.
- Q: Were they paid to appear on CCTV?
- A: No. They say they did not receive any money for being on CCTV.
- Q: What do they recommend for travel in China in October?
- A: They advise avoiding the first week of October because of the national holiday, when they expect places to be packed and prices to be higher.
- Q: Which VPN do Ran and Ben recommend?
- A: They say they used LetVPN and describe it as affordable and fast. This recommendation reflects their own experience during the trip.
- Q: What historic places do they mention near Portsmouth?
- A: They mention King Henry VIII's castle, the Mary Rose, and Nelson's ship, Victory. They describe Portsmouth as a historic place to visit for people interested in those sites.
