48 Hours in Hanoi
Have just one weekend to check out Hanoi? Here’s a guide on how to spend 48 hours in Vietnam’s vibrant capital city.
North Vietnam
Hanoi Must-sees: Hoan Kiem Lake and Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre
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.
How to survive the chaos of Hanoi traffic
Don’t get freaked out by the swarms of motorbikes – here’s how to survive the chaotic streets and beat Hanoi traffic
Getting around Vietnam by Train
One of my favourite ways of getting around Vietnam was by train, even if one journey took 16 hours!
The wondrous limestone karsts of Halong Bay
Visiting one of the new seven wonders of nature in the world – the otherworldly Halong Bay and its limestone karst pillars.
Sleeping in Hanoi – Hanoi Guesthouse Review
Hanoi has cheap and good accommodation options – check out my review of Hanoi Guesthouse