Things about China

Because of the one child policy, people really seem to love kids and take good care of them. Otherwise so serious adults are really playful with kids and also take them everywhere. Especially fathers are cute when they go out with their children.

Chinese have an explosive temper. People get furious everywhere, they shout, fight and insult. For example today I witnessed a subway fight when people tried to get in and out at the same time. Instead of waiting their turn they started to push eachother on the ground despite the fact that there was an old lady, a child (and me) in the middle.

I'm impressed to see how equal women and men are here. Women are working on very masculine fields such as officers, bus and taxi drivers, construcion etc. They don't pamper their husbands and are able to take care of themselves. Hopefully Chinas strong women will bring the country to a new era.

I'm also relieved that style does not count here. Unlike in many countries, especially in Asia, looks dont determine your value as a person here. Men walk around in boxers and without shirts - even in restaurants! As a woman I can finally leave my makeup and high heels home after Korea, where you are in a constant modelling contest.

The people from the countryside are really nice and China has an awesome nature (based on what I saw from train windows...). A lot of things are improving and it's generally really safe and nice to travel even though you would be alone and a girl.