In this episode, we'll be diving deep into the Covid-19 pandemic and its impact in Asia. From early outbreaks to successful containment strategies, we'll explore the diverse experiences of countries across the region.

In this episode, we will travel to the ancient city of Xi’an, an amazing city located in the north-central region of the People’s Republic of China. We’ll go on a journey to unravel the ancient mysteries of the Terracotta Warriors. Join us as we delve into the secrets of this awe-inspiring archaeological discovery.

In this episode, I discuss my first week in Asia—in China—and how my eyes were wide open with excitementand emotionally terrified at the same time! I just flew 10,000 miles from my home in the United States to a foreign land on the other side of the planet! ===== Explore Planet Asia Podcast Show Links • Anchor FM | https://bit.ly/3DBtht0 • iHeart Radio Podcasts | https://ihr.fm/3mIgwXh • Soundcloud | https://bit.ly/38paMcR • Apple Podcasts | https://apple.co/2XWTxgS • Spotify | https://spoti.fi/3BnW6Hw • RSS | https://bit.ly/3Dt4180 • Radio Public | https://bit.ly/3DpNTEq • Google Podcasts | https://bit.ly/3ywffVS • Breaker | https://bit.ly/3kC6F2P ----- Support this podcast with a small monthly donation to help sustain future episodes. Listener support for this podcast can be found at anchor.fm/exploreplanetasia/support #exploreplanetasia #jondallas #asia #travel #food #culture #language #customs #relocation #NorthernAsia #CentralAsia #MiddleEast #SouthernAsia #EasternAsia #SoutheastAsia #Afghanistan #Kabul #Armenia #Yerevan #Azerbaijan #Baku #Bahrain #Manama #Bangladesh #Dhaka #Bhutan #Thimphu #Brunei #BandarSeriBegawan #Cambodia #Phnom Penh #China #Beijing #Shanghai #Shenzhen #Yunnan #Kunming #Georgia #Tbilisi #HongKong #Xianggang #Macau #India #NewDelhi #Indonesia #Jakarta #Iran #Tehran #Iraq #Baghdad #Israel #Jerusalem #Japan #Tokyo #Jordan #Amman #Kazakhstan #Astana #NorthKorea #Pyongyang #SouthKorea #Seoul #Busan #Kuwait #KuwaitCity #Kyrgyzstan #Bishkek #Laos #Vientiane #Lebanon #Beirut #Malaysia #KualaLumpur #KL #Maldives #Male #Mongolia #Ulaanbaatar #Myanmar #Naypyidaw #Mandalay #Nepal #Kathmandu #Oman #Muscat #Pakistan #Islamabad #Philippines #Manila #Cebu #Davao #Palawan #Elnido #Coron #PuertoPrincesa #Qatar #Doha #SaudiArabia #Riyadh #Singapore #Sri Lanka #SriJayawardenapuraKotte #Syria #Damascus #Taiwan #Taipei #Tajikistan #Dushanbe #Thailand #Bangkok #Phuket #Chiangmai #Chiangrai #Ayutthaya #KamalaBeach #Udonthani #TimorLeste #Dili #Turkey #Ankara #Turkmenistan #Ashgabat #UnitedArabEmirates #UAE #AbuDhabi #Uzbekistan #Tashkent #Vietnam #Hanoi #Danang #HCMC #Yemen #Sana’a

Inaugural podcast episode that provides an overview of the podcast series and background of Host Jon Dallas. Jon Dallas Professional Overview • Educator for more than 20 years in both the US & China • More than 20 years of combined experience in Finance, Project Management, & Education in the US and abroad • Previously employed with 4 Fortune 500 companies • Intimate understanding of Chinese culture, history, and traditions • Lived in China since early 2010 (Shenzhen and Kunming) • Taught all education levels in the US & China • Lectured undergraduate and postgraduate students at Yunnan Minzu University and Yunnan University of Finance and Economics (YUFE), Kunming • TESOL Certified, Standardized Testing (IELTS, TOEFL, SAT, GRE, GMAT, BEC, CET4, CET8, TEM, 中考 , 高考 • Awards: Outstanding Teacher and Friendship Award, 2018; International Business School Teacher of the Year Award, 2018; University Teacher of the Year Award, Yunnan University of Finance and Economics, 2018 • Courses: Communicative English (Listening & Speaking), Academic & Business English, Advanced Business English, International Trade, International Business Negotiation, Chinese Industry, Language & Culture • Enjoy basketball, travel, photography, weightlifting, ping pong, painting, culture, and history • Traveled to many cities and regions throughout Asia including Thailand, Myanmar, Japan, Laos, Cambodia, The Philippines, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Macau, & mainland China ===== Explore Planet Asia Podcast Show Links • Anchor FM | https://bit.ly/3DBtht0  • iHeart Radio Podcasts | https://ihr.fm/3mIgwXh  • Soundcloud | https://bit.ly/38paMcR  • Apple Podcasts | https://apple.co/2XWTxgS  • Spotify | https://spoti.fi/3BnW6Hw  • RSS | https://bit.ly/3Dt4180  • Radio Public | https://bit.ly/3DpNTEq  • Google Podcasts | https://bit.ly/3ywffVS  • Breaker | https://bit.ly/3kC6F2P  ----- Support this podcast with a small monthly donation to help sustain future episodes. Listener support for this podcast can be found at anchor.fm/exploreplanetasia/support #exploreplanetasia #jondallas #asia #travel #food #culture #language #customs #relocation #NorthernAsia #CentralAsia #MiddleEast #SouthernAsia #EasternAsia #SoutheastAsia #Afghanistan #Kabul #Armenia #Yerevan #Azerbaijan #Baku #Bahrain #Manama #Bangladesh #Dhaka #Bhutan #Thimphu #Brunei #BandarSeriBegawan #Cambodia #Phnom Penh #China #Beijing #Shanghai #Shenzhen #Yunnan #Kunming #Georgia #Tbilisi #HongKong #Xianggang #Macau #India #NewDelhi #Indonesia #Jakarta #Iran #Tehran #Iraq #Baghdad #Israel #Jerusalem #Japan #Tokyo #Jordan #Amman #Kazakhstan #Astana #NorthKorea #Pyongyang #SouthKorea #Seoul #Busan #Kuwait #KuwaitCity #Kyrgyzstan #Bishkek #Laos #Vientiane #Lebanon #Beirut #Malaysia #KualaLumpur #KL #Maldives #Male #Mongolia #Ulaanbaatar #Myanmar #Naypyidaw #Mandalay #Nepal #Kathmandu #Oman #Muscat #Pakistan #Islamabad #Philippines #Manila #Cebu #Davao #Palawan #Elnido #Coron #PuertoPrincesa #Qatar #Doha #SaudiArabia #Riyadh #Singapore #Sri Lanka #SriJayawardenapuraKotte #Syria #Damascus #Taiwan #Taipei #Tajikistan #Dushanbe #Thailand #Bangkok #Phuket #Chiangmai #Chiangrai #Ayutthaya #KamalaBeach #Udonthani #TimorLeste #Dili #Turkey #Ankara #Turkmenistan #Ashgabat #UnitedArabEmirates #UAE #AbuDhabi #Uzbekistan #Tashkent #Vietnam #Hanoi #Danang #HCMC #Yemen #Sana’a