What I eat, where I shop, how I live
Living in China means adapting to a completely different rhythm. From morning dumplings on the street to navigating Sam's Club on a teacher's salary — this is the unfiltered reality of daily life in Jiaxing.
Scott's top pick — authentic Japanese katsu curry hidden in CBD. Crispy pork, perfect curry, under ¥30. A taste of Japan in Zhejiang.
The hunt for the perfect shengjian bao. Crispy bottoms, juicy pork, and the art of eating them without burning your mouth.
Budget-friendly bulk shopping for healthy eating. What to buy, what to avoid, and meal planning on a teacher's salary.
The morning market ritual — bargaining in broken Chinese, picking the liveliest crustaceans, and cooking them same-day.
Visiting the terraced tea fields, learning proper brewing technique, and understanding why this green tea commands premium prices.
5:30 AM wake-up, intermittent fasting, and the quiet moments before the school day begins.
The 20-minute bullet train journey from Jiaxing to Shanghai. Why I chose this city and how the HSR network shapes my life.
The best way to end a teaching day — sunset over Nanhu, elderly couples dancing, and the city slowing down.