This post has nothing to do with Vietnam apart from the fact that I think I saw some clips of the rice fields in Sapa. I'm currently writing an article for my school newspaper about this video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jqxENMKaeCU&feature=watch-now-button&wide=1
Breathtaking aerial photography this film teaches the masses about the depletion of our planet's resources. The woman's voice is rather soothing so I would suggest watching it in several parts!
Tuesday 22 May 2012
Developing fast
Whilst waiting for a computer back up I decided to do a little research about the development rate of Vietnam. Here's some indicators of development which I looked at or found interesting:
DEVELOPMENT:
GDP-
In Vietnam the government created a huge plan of action known as Doi Moi reforms which meant that there was a huge effort to increase the amount of exports and production of products (namely rice). This meant that the GDP (gross domestic product) has been steadily improving, meaning higher wages for Vietnamese people.
Calorie intake -
The number of people suffering from malnutrition has dropped and people are eating more protein. In Hanoi at the moment there is Pizza Hut and I think KFC however not the influx of other fast food restaurants, people much prefer asian food which makes them a lot healthier than the average western population.
Infrastructure -
The whole of Hanoi looks a little like a building site with machine powered cranes and endless noise. I'm not sure how well built it is however structures are definitely going up quickly!
I looked at the CIA Factbook for Vietnam and learnt some really interesting things: 93% of the population can read and write after the age of 15, and even in the countryside there were schools for children to be educated.
DEVELOPMENT:
GDP-
In Vietnam the government created a huge plan of action known as Doi Moi reforms which meant that there was a huge effort to increase the amount of exports and production of products (namely rice). This meant that the GDP (gross domestic product) has been steadily improving, meaning higher wages for Vietnamese people.
Calorie intake -
The number of people suffering from malnutrition has dropped and people are eating more protein. In Hanoi at the moment there is Pizza Hut and I think KFC however not the influx of other fast food restaurants, people much prefer asian food which makes them a lot healthier than the average western population.
Infrastructure -
The whole of Hanoi looks a little like a building site with machine powered cranes and endless noise. I'm not sure how well built it is however structures are definitely going up quickly!
I looked at the CIA Factbook for Vietnam and learnt some really interesting things: 93% of the population can read and write after the age of 15, and even in the countryside there were schools for children to be educated.
Sunday 6 May 2012
Mai Chau
A 3.5 hour bus ride from Hanoi leads to the picturesque countryside of Mai Chau with sprawling luminous green rice paddies and workers in conical hats. Cycling through the lucious landscape is a perfect weekend getaway from the bustling city. Here's some of my pictures of the trip:
A little exam break
There's becoming a little bit of a theme with my posts recently. FOOD! As exams are getting closer I need a perfect excuse to get away from my desk to "revise" with friends. Joma on To Ngoc Van is great since they let you sit there for hours (my record is 5) with only one drink, however the service is rather slow which is fine if you're not in a hurry. One tip is not to wear your ugliest clothes because it's almost guaranteed you will see someone you know.
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