Misc stuff …

A few have asked about logistics and accommodations.

Hotels are dirt cheap. I booked 6 weeks worth and averaged $26 a night - and I’m staying at 3⭐️ - 4⭐️ places. I could have gone very cheap - nice, clean, safe hostels are around $5 a night but I decided to “treat myself” on this leg of the trip.

The bigger the city, the more expensive - so Shanghai was a bit more and got a bit less. My room is clean, bugless, unlimited water bottles, has free laundry, and has very helpful staff. But nothing fancy. I paid $31 a night.

The city is easy to navigate - all signs are in Chinese AND English making it a breeze. The metro’s are the same. Signs show what the stop is, and what the next stop will be - and when on the metros the announcements are in Chinese and English as well.

As far as bathrooms go … they are public, they are free and they are everywhere. There’s signs on the street showing you where to find one. Very helpful. However, They DON’T provide toilet paper - so I carry portable rolls or tissues. Also I have to watch the signs - they have squat AND western toilets here so have to look before I enter. Other than that, pretty simple.

That’s a wrap for Shanghai. Off to my next city tomorrow!Read more