An Australian tourist concluded four things he noticed Vietnamese people were better at after visiting Vietnam in April.
James Booth, who lives in Tasmania, Australia, came to Vietnam for a week in April. Before arriving, he only knew three famous names: Ha Long Bay, Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. After a week, Booth realized that Vietnam has "much more to offer" and that the local people have very good living skills.
James Booth tried chicken feet when he arrived in Vietnam - something he had never done before in Australia. Photo: Escape
Drive
In Sydney, drivers honk their horns to show they're really angry with someone else. Booth calls it "toxic honking" because it's always accompanied by rage. But in Vietnam, he's learned that honking doesn't mean someone is angry. It's just a way to say "I'm here" or "Move."
"Australians often say clichés like 'There are no traffic rules in Southeast Asia' and act as if our transport system is better. But I've found that learning to drive in Vietnam will actually help you become a more knowledgeable and observant driver," the tourist shared.
Traffic in Vietnam. Photo: Escape
Eat and drink
Growing up, Booth was used to eating chicken breast. So when he came to Vietnam and learned about chicken feet, he felt "nauseated". But Booth still tried it and realized the dish was "not as bad as I thought".
Chicken feet is just one example of how Vietnamese people are creative in preparing food, which makes them waste less food than Australians. Some other dishes that also impressed Booth with their creativity in cooking are processing eel, fish intestines, sea snails, and pig ears into delicious dishes.
Booth also appreciates the fact that Vietnamese people always buy fresh food sold at local markets rather than frozen food in supermarkets. Besides, food at the market is also cheaper.
The male tourist "ate three meals a day" because "the food was so fresh and nutritious". After the trip, thanks to the Vietnamese diet, Booth felt better and healthier than ever.
Nap
While Australians often complain that business class seats are not comfortable enough, Vietnamese people can rest anywhere, from motorbike seats to church benches and hammocks. The most impressive booth is in Phu Quoc, where hammocks are everywhere.
Egg coffee
“A wonderful and sweet way to start the day” are the words Booth uses to describe egg coffee, a drink consisting of black coffee, condensed milk and whipped egg yolks. Not only does Booth praise it as delicious, this drink has even been honored many times by foreign press as one of the best coffees in the world .
Anh Minh (According to Escape )
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