Replying on mobile so pardon the derps, but have to chime in with the person who commented about gear: sure, you can easily see where the vendors are, but you can't immediately figure out what they sell. Most vendors sell white gear more or less the same level range as the regional mobs but they don't offer everything for every slot. Maybe the vendor in Little Ala Mhigo sells armor but the accessories can be found several maps over. A quick internet search would remedy this, but for the newbie strapped with gil, going back and forth across city states and regions might be a little daunting.