In the episode of My China Surprise, Holstein spoke about the safety of traveling in China. Holstein said it was amazing how safe it is to travel in China alone, especially at night, remarking that she often goes for runs in the early morning or late in the evenings without any fear. Additionally, during her three-monthlong journey she never felt scared, despite being in completely new and unknown places.

Holstein recalled a time along her journey that she met strangers along the side of the road and accepted an invitation to live with them in the mountains. Holstein said in her home country "she would never have gone with five strangers into the woods, mainly because of the fear she may never come back".

Additionally, Holstein spoke on the various encounters she had with local Chinese people. Holstein praised them for their kindness and hospitality. Including several stories of people helping Holstein when she found herself in bad situations.