Hanoi travel articles and writing
Hanoi is full of fascinating cultural displays
We frequently post a new travel article on Hanoi and northern Vietnam for additional reading. Find out more about Hanoi on everything from temples to water puppet theatre.
Hanoi travel features
Motorcycle tours from Hanoi
While Hanoi has plenty to entertain visitors for a few days, those that want to explore North Vietnam's less visited reaches can rent a motorbike a tour the spectacular hills surrounding the city... more
Dien Bien Phu loop from Hanoi
Those tired of the more touristy coastal parts of Vietnam can escape it all with a bus or motorcycle tour into the hills above Hanoi which takes in the mountain retreats of Sapa and Dien Bien Phu... more
Best beaches by Hanoi
It is generally the centre of Vietnam which gets the plaudits for wonderful beaches but those staying in Hanoi can still find picturesque strips of sand nearby the city for a little sunbathing without a lengthy journey... more
Best treks from Hanoi
Guide to the best trekking opportunities to see beautiful landscape and diverse wildlife near Hanoi including Sapa, Halong Bay, Cuc Phuong, national parks, ethnic minority villages and much more besides... more
Best international restaurants
Everyone who comes to Hanoi falls in love with the diverse Vietnamese cuisine on offer here, but this cosmopolitan city also boasts an array of international eateries with French, Japanese, Mexican and British fare... more
French Quarter walking tours
Most visitors to Hanoi flock directly to the Old Quarter, but there’s plenty of culture and history to explore amongst the colonial villas, tree-lined boulevards and charming cafés of the French Quarter... more
Hanoi water puppets
Introduction to this unique from of traditional entertainment in Hanoi including its routes in rural communities and the meaning behind attached customs... more
