Trying to figure out how to do a Ninh Binh day trip solo without signing up for a guided group tour? Here’s how I took a day trip from Hanoi to Ninh Binh on my own and what I saw there.
North Vietnam
Hanoi street food is plentiful, delicious and affordable! Here’s my guide on things to eat in Hanoi and some recs from locals and friends for you to taste the best of Vietnamese cuisine.
Have just one weekend to explore Hanoi? Here’s a guide on how to spend 48 hours in Hanoi, Vietnam’s vibrant capital city.
Hoan Kiem Park and Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre are often listed as must-sees in Hanoi – here’s what I thought of these 2 places when I visited.
Don’t get freaked out by the swarms of motorbikes – here’s how to survive the chaotic streets and beat Hanoi traffic
One of my favourite ways of getting around Vietnam was by train, even if one journey took 16 hours!
Visiting one of the new seven wonders of nature in the world – the otherworldly Halong Bay and its limestone karst pillars.
Hanoi has cheap and good accommodation options – check out my review of Hanoi Guesthouse