The next few entries will be comparisons between Dubai and our new home, Hanoi. This mirrors much of what I spew forth to anyone who cares to listen on a daily basis. So you're going to have to put up with it too.
One major difference is the shopping - or relative lack thereof in Hanoi compared to Dubai. Lack of shopping is probably not an accurate phrase. Because there are so few outlets of international brands, so few "full-service" shopping malls (and absolutely NONE with indoor ski-slopes), you actually do a lot MORE shopping because you actually have to SHOP to find stuff. Notably, food. There is alot of food in Hanoi, but not all of it is recognisable.
One thing Hanoi has on Dubai is a plethora of beautiful, LOCALLY GROWN fruit and vegetables. During my first trip to the market here, I found myself asking 'where do these appels come from? What about these mangos and zucchini?' In Dubai it all came from somewhere very far away. Here, it's all cheap, beautiful and delicious! We love the Pomelos and tiny manderines that you see growing everywhere.
Bon Apetit!
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