This is the biggest thing we’ve ever done. No warning. No plan. Just one call that changed everything — and within 24 hours, we were on a flight to China.
July 2025 | Vlog 517 | Shenzhen, China
12/34 Province
When we finally started our adventure
British vloggers race to Shenzhen after a surprise call, tackling a rabies vaccine, robot deliveries, and the city's high-tech charm.
Join British travel vloggers Ría and Ben as they make an impromptu dash to Shenzhen, China, after a life-changing call. From navigating airport luggage dramas and a surf injury to racing against the clock for a rabies vaccine series, this China travel vlog captures the chaos, kindness, and convenience that define their return. Expect robot deliveries, stunning metro stations, and a heartfelt look at why China feels like a second home.
This is the biggest thing we’ve ever done. No warning. No plan. Just one call that changed everything — and within 24 hours, we were on a flight to China. July 2025 | Vlog 517 | Shenzhen, China 12/34 Province When we finally started our adventure Buy us a beer and I will toast to you on the next...
Spontaneous Shenzhen Adventure: Rabies Vaccine & Robot Delivery
Embark on an impulsive journey to China with Reanne and Ben! This British couple sold everything to chase their dream of full-time travel, and their latest adventure begins with a spontaneous flight to Shenzhen. Witness their incredible leap of faith as they dive headfirst into exploring China, sharing their experiences with the world.
Attractions in this video: Shenzhen Airport, Shenzhen Metro
In this spontaneous China travel vlog, Ría and Ben, the duo behind On Tour With Dridgers, kick off their Shenzhen adventure with a whirlwind of mishaps and discoveries. It all starts with a frantic airport scene in Malaysia—Ría is limping from a surf injury in Bali, and Ben was just bitten by a stray dog, requiring a critical rabies vaccine series. The couple’s budget travel hustle shines as they scramble to meet Air Asia’s strict 7kg carry-on limit, eventually scanning a QR code to add extra weight for just £15 each. They marvel at the orderly, no-argument culture of Asian budget airlines compared to Europe, then land in Shenzhen, where the futuristic, near-empty airport and a ceiling that leaves them in awe set the tone. Their first impressions of Shenzhen are electric: a $32-a-night hotel (about £25) that blows them away with amenities like toothbrushes, slippers, and a hairbrush that Ría has kept from a previous stay. But the real heart of the vlog is Ben’s hospital visit for his second rabies jab. Thanks to a local follower named Tina who provided a translated note via WeChat, Ben navigates the language barrier—the staff speak no English—and gets his shot for just £18 (a fraction of the £91 he paid in Indonesia). The eerie emptiness of the hospital, the confusion over vaccine brands, and the eventual relief burn an emotional charge into the story. Back at the hotel, they indulge in China’s legendary convenience: a robot delivers a pile of cheap, delicious pork knuckle and rice meals for under a tenner. Ría captures the essence of their love for China, noting how locals defended them after a past taxi scam video, calling it proof that people truly want their country to improve. This vlog is a raw, unfiltered snapshot of real travel—full of near-misses, human kindness, and the magic of a country that feels like a spaceship and a home all at once.
