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(VIDEO) China 2014 – Extra Footage!

January 25, 2015 by Kevin Cook | 0 comments

2014 was a year spent almost entirely in China. I traveled to 11 cities in five provinces in the PRC and filmed way more footage than was necessary. This video is just some of those extra shots compiled in no particular order, just for fun. Enjoy the randomness. Continue Reading →

January 18, 2015
by Kevin Cook
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(VIDEO) Fermented Stinky Tofu 臭豆腐

Chou doufu (臭豆腐) which literally translates to “stinky tofu” is tofu that’s been fermented in a jar for months. With the help of my friend, I got my hands on some genuine, locally fermented Chinese stinky tofu and I (stupidly) eat some in this video. Continue Reading →

December 20, 2014
by Kevin Cook
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I’m Bigger in China

The contextually ambiguous title is actually based on the number of views my videos receive in China compared to the west. A single video of mine, shared to Chinese social media and on Chinese video streaming websites like acfun.tv, bilibili.com and YouKu.com, received more total views in one day than all of my videos on YouTube combined. Chinese people like my stuff more than westerners, it seems. Continue Reading →

December 7, 2014
by Kevin Cook
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(VIDEO) 4 Best Chinese Dumplings

Dumplings are a central part of Chinese cuisine. Typically a dumpling consists of ground meat or vegetable filling wrapped up in a thinly rolled piece of dough, which is sealed shut by a dextrous pinch of the fingers. But that’s not to say that all dumplings are the same. Join me as I sample the 4 best types of Chinese dumplings served here in Shanghai. Continue Reading →

October 10, 2014
by Kevin Cook
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(VIDEO) American Living in China – After One Year

The more I learn about China, the more I realize I don’t know and never will know. That being said, I still have a clearer insight on life in China than I did when I first got here one year ago.
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August 31, 2014
by Kevin Cook
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(VIDEO) Eating Creamy Uyghur Ice Cream in Kashgar, XinJiang

In the illuminated night market of Kashgar, one scent in particular is so sweet and alluring that I can’t resist. It’s the smell of creamy Uyghur ice cream, made fresh by Uyghur Muslim street vendors. Watch them churn up delicious homestyle ice cream using a cool roadside cart in this video. Continue Reading →

August 25, 2014
by Kevin Cook
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New Teacher on Campus at Shanghai High School International Division

After two months of traveling and relaxing in China, I’m finally settled in Shanghai and have all my crap moved in to my new apartment on-campus at SHSID (Shanghai High School International Division). It’s time to deactivate vacation mode and reboot into teacher mode, and I couldn’t be more excited. Continue Reading →

August 23, 2014
by Kevin Cook
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(VIDEO) Grilled Squid on the Beach in Weihai, Shandong

The only thing better than watching a Chinese street-side vendor cook is watching a beachside vendor cook. Feel the sand under your feet and the salty sea breeze in your hair as you enjoy this short video about cooking and eating squid on a stick. Continue Reading →

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