Did you know that Hanoi is home to the world’s largest mosaic mural? That the city is dotted with French Colonial architecture? What about the fact that it is the hub of the Vietnamese food scene? Whatever you’ve heard about this bustling Vietnamese center, the city is teeming with secrets…
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The Best Time to Visit Hanoi for Perfect Weather and Sightseeing
A fascinating blend of East and West, Vietnam’s crowded, chaotic capital is certainly loads of fun to explore. Known for its atmospheric Old Quarter, full of attractive Chinese and French Colonial architecture, it has countless museums, temples and markets for you to check out. Spring and autumn are often considered…
Visit Halong Bay on Land — One of Vietnam’s Hidden Gem
Two years, many moves, and one pandemic later, my time in Vietnam had come to an end. I had driven the most dangerous roads, sang karaoke in wet markets, and slept on the beach but one extraordinary adventure still lay waiting: Ninh Binh. This destination is sadly overlooked for tourism…
Where to Stay in Hanoi: Best Neighborhoods & Hotels
Hanoi is the beautiful bustling Vietnamese capital which attracts many travelers with its authentic and breathtaking old French architecture and charming streets lined with vendors who seem to always be serving delicious and very reasonably priced Vietnamese street food. Then there are the more modern and developed parts of the…
10 Most Amazing Destinations in Northern Vietnam
Although Northern Vietnam gets fewer visitors than Ho Chi Minh City and the coastal cities in the south, this is a region of the country not to be missed. Not only is the region home to Hanoi, Vietnam’s capital, it is also where you’ll find breathtaking bays, stunning rice terraces…
6 Incredible Day Trips from Hanoi You’ll Never Forget
If you visit Vietnam, there is a good chance your trip will revolve around the capital city of Hanoi. Combining French cultural influences with Vietnamese cuisine and heritage, Hanoi is a melting pot full of incredible attractions. The Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and Ho Chi Minh Museum are big landmarks…
City of Soaring Dragon: Hanoi’s Top Attractions
Hanoi is not only Vietnam’s capital but one of the oldest cities on earth. Its ancient history is all around you, yet often overshadowed by the events of the late 20th century. Temples and ancient citadels take you back as far as the 6th century. But as you explore, you…