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Maddie Borge dives into China's futuristic Shenzhen, battling translation woes and a cold while exploring robot cafes, brain-wave popcorn, and drone-filled parks. Then she hops to Hong Kong for hilly streets, sourdough egg tarts, and a surprise local tour of Victoria Peak. A whirlwind solo trip full of tech and heart.
More about the current video:(Published on 2026-06-15)
In this video, Maddie Borge takes us on a whirlwind 3-day solo adventure to Shenzhen, China's futuristic Silicon Valley, followed by a quick day trip to Hong Kong. From the start, she dives into the city's tech-forward vibe, noting that her background in Chinese current affairs drew her here. She stays at the Muji Hotel and immediately encounters a challenge: English translations of places on maps don't match social media tags, making navigation tricky.
But the real fun begins when she discovers a robot coffee maker, a robot that dances, and even a machine that makes popcorn using brain waves. Yes, you read that right β Maddie concentrates hard and the machine pops kernels based on her mental focus. It's a playful glimpse into the city's obsession with automation. Later, she gets sick and takes a forced rest day, ordering a comforting bowl of beef broth soup and xiao long bao to recover.
