Travel Guides & Tips in this video
- Tip 1When you lose data, head to a nearby convenient store but verify they actually sell SIMs; airport SIMs are often a safer bet. (02:10)
- Tip 2Learn basic phrases in the local language, ask for translation help, and seek out a local who can bridge the gap. (07:40)
- Tip 3If language is a barrier, find a shop with someone who speaks English or bring a translator app, and donāt be afraid to ask passersby for help. (19:50)
- Tip 4Use mobile scooters with locals to navigate quickly when youāre running late or need hands-on help in unfamiliar districts. (25:21)
- Tip 5Always carry your passport and be prepared for extra steps at telecom shops to activate data SIMs in person. (31:34)
Blackman Da Traveller heads to Shenzhen with big plans to move north and catch domestic travel in China, but the day quickly becomes a chaotic scavenger hunt for a SIM card and reliable internet. He films the hustle of leaving a busy Shingen area, trying to secure a flight to western China, and dealing with a web of language barriers and confusing directions. The quest for data takes him from hostel discussions to a frantic swing through 7-Eleven scenes, where he learns that SIM cards arenāt as straightforward to buy as he assumed. Along the way he chats with locals and vendors, tries to connect with a stranger who takes him on a scooter ride, and experiences the warmth of everyday Chinese hospitality even when communications falter. The day shifts from hopeful flight plans to practical obstacles, including misdirected advice, shop-hopping for data, and the realization that staying connected in a foreign city can be its own adventure. Through it all, he keeps a humorous and reflective,
Next travel video: ( 13 / 16 )
More about the current video:( 12 / 16 )
Blackman Da Traveller begins the day eager to explore the northern reaches of China from a hostel in Shenzhen. He narrates that he is temporarily homeless as he plans to fly to a western Chinese province and seeks a SIM card to keep connected, all with limited internet. The vlog follows a tense, humorous loop through 7-Eleven aisles, translation hurdles, and a run-in with a friendly vendor who helps him navigate language barriers. He meets a local woman who guides him toward a Chinese telecom shop, hops onto a scooter with a good Samaritan, and experiences the everyday chaos of language and logistics in a foreign city. Throughout the day he laments missed flights, asks strangers for directions, and documents small moments of cultural exchangeāfrom discussing payment methods to observing street-food stalls and the ubiquitous presence of mobile data needs. The video captures not just the mission to buy SIM data, but the broader feeling of being a traveler who must improvise, connect with strangers, and adapt to an unfamiliar urban rhythm. By the end, he has a working story of perseverance, a new contact to potentially collaborate with, and a candid reflection on the unpredictability of travel in China, all while inviting viewers to subscribe and join future adventures. Blackman Da Travellerweaves humor with persistence as he navigates a city that seems to change its rules just as he thinks he understands them.
FAQs (From the traveler's perspective)
- Q: Was it easy to buy a SIM card in China?
- A: Not always. The traveler encounters language barriers and mixed guidance about where to buy SIM cards, showing that local shops and translators can be essential in getting connected.
