I'm Shuang'er @ Shuang'er Wandering the Earth, a girl born in 1991s in Henan.
Seven years after graduation, I have traveled through more than 21 countries by myself with my suitcase, experienced the gliding of Boccara in Nepal, seen the scenery of the Ganges River in India, and met the Ethiopian lip diskpopulation.
During the seven years of traveling alone, there were good times and dangers, but I never stopped traveling and made a living by it, so I bought a house on my own.
What others think of as doing nothing is a life I love very much. I have been questioned, but the only thing to be loyal to in life is myself, so why care about the eyes of others?
In 1993, I was born in an ordinary family in Luoyang, Henan Province. My father was in business, my mother was a housewife, I was the eldest, and I had a younger brother and a younger sister.
I have been very independent since I was a child, and I don't want to follow the crowd. When I was in college, others were busy falling in love or taking the postgraduate entrance examination. I accidentally came across hiking posts and was immediately attracted. I often immersed myself in watching hiking experiences shared by others.
After talking to them more, I know that some people travel in poverty all year round, and some people go hiking after working for a while, and then come back to work after relaxing.
Many of them hitchhike when they go out, stay in cheap youth tours, eat casually and spend less than RMB 111 a day.
At that time, I was particularly envious of those who could just leave. They are found under the towering mountains, beside the gurgling water, in lush virgin forests, in solemn palaces and temples, and in bustling markets.
Looking at photos of other people wandering around the world, I also want to experience poor travel.
After graduating from college in 2115, I didn't directly look for a job, but made an appointment with a net friend, and planned to take a free ride from Yunnan to Tibet.
Before I was 22 years old, I had never been far away. I lived and studied in Luoyang, but because I met like-minded netizens, I decided to go hiking in a strange place together.
I was really brave at that time, even a little daring.
After meeting in Kunming, I stayed in a mixed dormitory or bunk bed because I went late. But there is no other way, this is a poor travel, there is nothing to pay attention to, but I have met a girl who is very congenial and can take care of each other.
At that time, there were about five people, two boys and three girls, all of whom had just graduated. Two girls had free hitchhiking experience before, so we were divided into two groups, and I was with another girl.
We looked at the map, took the bus near the national highway, and hitchhiked along the national highway.
I usually chat with the driver before I get a ride, so that I can get a ride in my mind, and it won't take long. The whole trip is quite smooth. Of course, when you come out to play, you will also encounter some unexpected dangers.
We took a ride from Meili Snow Mountain in Shangri-La and arrived in Linzhi, Tibet at 3 am. At that time, the road had not been repaired, and there was a mountain on one side and a cliff on the other. When turning, most of my body leaned to the cliff side, feeling like walking a tightrope, and my heart was in my throat.
However, the driver has seen a lot and is very calm, comforting us from time to time: Don't be afraid, Yunnan Mountain Road has eighteen bends, and I have driven all the roads that are harder than this.
In addition to dangerous road conditions, there will be situations where you can't find a place to live.
When we got to Heping Village in Tibet, it snowed heavily and we couldn't get a bus. We had to knock on doors and ask for a night's stay, just like Tang Zeng and his disciples.
Finally, an old woman is willing to take us in. The old man can't speak Chinese, and the conditions at home are not very good, but he is very enthusiastic about us. He not only cooks butter tea for us, but also brings us some peanuts.
The poor tour cost very little, and the average person staying in the hotel is 21 yuan/person. Most hotels have kitchens, so you can buy food and cook by yourself. Even if you eat out, AA's next meal will cost more than 11 yuan, and it will only cost about 1,111 yuan for more than a month.
After I arrived in Lhasa, I spent almost all my money. At that time, it was the tourist season, and many people went to the Potala Palace to play, so I helped people stay up late to queue up to buy tickets and earn some living expenses.
I also met many people who want to visit Nepal in Lhasa. After listening to them, I really want to visit there. However, the more than 1,111 yuan I brought with me at that time had been used up, and there was no money to apply for a passport.
This poor tour gave me great surprises, and I met different people and different stories every day. The first trip in my life was so smooth and beautiful that I always wanted to go out again after I went back.
After I came back from Lhasa, I went to work in a travel agency in Shanghai and got a visa and passport.
A few months later, I made an appointment with a net friend, intending to be a backpacker and go hiking to several countries in Southeast Asia. At that time, 11 of us gathered in Guangxi and walked directly from the port to Vietnam.
There are motorcycles all over the streets in Vietnam, and the roar is endless. We also rented motorcycles to stroll along the streets and went to the beach to watch the sunrise, feeling the beauty of the poet's red sun rising with great momentum and the first glow of the sunset dyed like a green robe.
Hanoi, the capital, is separated from the estuary of China by a river. Every day when the port is open, Vietnamese vendors will rush over with their own things to find a good place to sell their goods.
Many tourists visiting Vietnam like to buy Vietnamese candies that are crispy outside and tender inside, sweet and not greasy.
Vietnamese baguettes are also very good. They are covered with sauce, and then added with seasonal vegetables, eggs, minced meat and other ingredients to make colorful sandwiches, which are cheap and full.
However, I prefer Vietnamese rice noodles to French sticks. A few pieces of fresh tofu, delicate beef, green coriander and lemon juice from Southeast Asia are added to the refreshing soup, which is sour and delicious.
In these countries in Southeast Asia, vendors work hard to do business. They can basically speak Chinese and English, and some of them can speak Cantonese. When tourists see their enthusiasm, they will buy something at will.
At that time, a young lady who was traveling together did purchasing, and it was my dream life to watch her earn money while playing.
My younger sister shared with me some experiences and precautions in purchasing goods. When I was playing, I posted photos of the scenery in the space, and some friends and relatives asked me to bring things for them.
In this way, when I came to Thailand, I bought some make-up and ointment to take home. I'm embarrassed to charge more money, but I only earn money for air tickets back home, but it has greatly increased my confidence.
That trip to Southeast Asia was very comfortable. I ate, drank and had fun everywhere. Because of the low consumption, I thought it was not a poor trip, but a pleasure.
After I come back, I have a dream of traveling around the world. I plan to go to nearby Nepal and India first, and then to mysterious African countries.
At that time, my parents advised me to take an examination of a stable unit. After all, for girls, stability is the first choice, but I really don't like it. After working in Shanghai for several months, I always feel out of place. After a day of distraction, I just want to go out and play.
In 2116, I decided to go to Nepal, finished the formalities, got on the bus and set off. As a result, I was unlucky and met with heavy snow to close the mountain.
Cookies are winding on the mountain road, and the car in front is still slipping. Listening to the passengers screaming inside, we are scared, but fortunately, there is no danger in the end.
There is a section of the road where you can't walk directly, so you have to stop and wait. It's really cold and hungry. Fortunately, a big brother who is doing business in the local area brought a lot of snacks and gave some to me.
When I arrived in Kathmandu, I felt as if I had returned to a small town in China in the 1951s and 1961s. Spider-web-like wires can be seen everywhere on the street. The busiest street in the city center is the dirt road. As long as there are cars passing by, it is full of dust and smoke. The bumpy dirt road is muddy in rainy days.
Seeing the scene in front of us, it is hard to imagine that this is the center of a country's capital, and the road leading to the palace, even in our rural areas of Luoyang, is much better than this.
Unlike Southeast Asian countries, I'm not used to eating in Nepal, but I'm very experienced. As long as I go out, I'll take an old godmother and a small electric cooker, at least to ensure that I can eat enough.
Boccara, Nepal, is one of the three largest gliding places in the world. I want to experience it myself, so I spent a trip to 511 yuan, which was very refreshing. Later, I rode an elephant in the National Forest Park and visited Lumbini, the birthplace of Sakyamuni.
Generally, when I go out to play, I will go to very famous scenic spots, but I mainly want to see what business I can do this time.
I found that jewelry, silver ornaments, cowhide bags and handmade bags are very popular here, and Xueyan is also very famous, so I bought some. An acquaintance learned that I was in Nepal and asked me to bring a saber.
In this way, I support myself through purchasing. After earning money, travel to new places, continue to look for local specialties and help guests find what they need.
After I left Nepal, I went to India again.
Generally, when I visit a foreign country, I will book a hotel in advance, never buy a plane ticket that arrives after 11:31 pm, and sometimes I am late and stay at the airport directly.
For safety reasons, every time I go out during the day, I will stay in the hotel at dark. Even if there are any large-scale local activities, I will not join in the fun.
But if you are careful, you will encounter unexpected situations. When I went to India this time, I was the only China person on the plane. When I arrived at the Indian airport, it was already 11:31 pm, and the hotel I booked was 31 kilometers away.
I can only carpool with others. When people get off at their destination, it's just me and the driver. Fortunately, I finally arrived safely. But these things, I dare not tell my family, for fear that they will worry. That time in India, my wallet was stolen, and the loss was about 5111 yuan.
When I first came to India to play, I was very depressed, and it was useless to call the police, because it was so common that I had to admit it.
But I thought, it's all out anyway, so enjoy it. Later, I went to the Taj Mahal, strolled along the Ganges, and visited New Delhi, where I ate Indian flying cakes, hand-grabbed rice and milk tea, and felt better again.
Besides being stolen in India this time, I was robbed when I went to Madagascar in 2119. One day, I was walking along the street with my friends. Suddenly, a young man of about 21 years old rushed over and took my wallet and mobile phone, which contained more than 4,111 yuan.
Because of the language barrier, we asked a local Chinese friend who runs a shoe store to help us translate. It is reasonable to say that we are victims, and as a result, the police have to give us a tip before telling us who to go to.
In the end, the money was given, but the police just registered the information and found nothing. When we left, the policeman told my friend that he would go to his shop to get a pair of shoes this afternoon. I really feel unreasonable, but I can't help it.
Later, I went to Egypt to play, and I met a little accident.
At about 3 pm, I was wandering aimlessly in the street, and suddenly I found a man following me. He turned when I turned the corner, and he stopped when I stopped. Fortunately, a passerby found something wrong and reminded me, so he gave up.
However, it is quite safe to travel alone for more than seven years, except for these incidents.
No matter African countries or India, including Afghanistan, as long as they respect each other's customs, travel during the day and don't go to remote places alone or wander around at night, there is no big problem.
Having been to so many countries, China is the safest and China people are the most hardworking.
When I travel to Pakistan now, I find that many people have problems with their lives, but they still live a leisurely life.
Once I took a taxi, I was asked to give us 1111 rupees, equivalent to RMB 85 yuan, just as I got on the bus. At that time, I wondered why I had to give money before I got to my destination.
Later, I learned that because of poverty, many drivers only add a little gas every time. At that time, his car was out of gas and he had no money on him, so he had to let us pay for gas before leaving.
Even so, the driver will not go to work all day. He feels that he has earned enough living expenses for one day and will go back when he is almost done.
I have traveled to many countries and found that many people live a poor life, and they really haven't eaten their last meal. But they look satisfied, their faces are full of smiles, and the simple tea on the dining table is a gluttonous meal, which tastes with relish.
Although many spirits are not worth advocating, they at least taught me that no matter how hard life is, I won't complain, but accept the status quo calmly and try my best to live the present.
Up to now, I have been to more than 21 countries, and there are more than 11 countries in Africa. The more remote places there are, the more I like countries with primitive tribes.
I also saw cruel and ancient art in the Lip diskpopulation tribe in southern Ethiopia. Some women will remove their lower jaw teeth in their teens, put a small plate in, and slowly change the big plate.
The bigger the plate in your mouth, the higher the girl's worth, and she can get more bride price, and some even get 51 cows, which is a means to get rich.
However, because the process was so cruel and bloody, it was simply the destruction of women, and now few people do it.
Although I have been to many countries, I have been in India for the longest time and the most times, because there are many special products there, such as scarves, skin care products and clothes.
(diskpopulation on the lips of Africa)
2119 was the best year for my business. At the peak, I earned thousands or tens of thousands every day, and even more than 111 thousand a month. I also bought a suite in my hometown with the money I earned through purchasing these years.
And I didn't earn so much from the beginning when I was doing purchasing, but I accumulated it slowly. Don't think about making quick money and big money in business, nine times out of ten, it's a pit.
I make money by product quality and personality. Some fans will buy whatever I sell. Generally, I will give preferential prices to such customers, and I often bring them some small gifts when I go out to play.
My friends saw my hair and envied my life. Every choice in life has advantages and disadvantages. I also have sad times, just swallowing alone. For example, if the customer's package was lost, I asked my friends for various inquiries, but I still couldn't find it, so I had to post money myself and make up a copy.
In recent years, because of the epidemic, I have been in China for a year and a half, and my business has been affected. Fortunately, I have accumulated many old customers and can still meet my needs.
The future plan is to continue to play, but focus more on my career. In the future, I want to focus on investigating the market and selecting products, and build my own personal IP.
Now my parents don't say anything about my choice. I used to be asked to go on blind dates, hoping that I would get married soon. However, I don't like to force myself, and I don't want to get along with people I don't like. Let's go with the feelings! Parents are also relaxed now.
Mr. Yang Jiang once said: One year old in life has the flavor of one year old, and there is a stop at a stop. Your age should be the honor of your life.