5 things you must do in Hanoi

Hanoi is not for the faint-hearted. Just navigating your way through the scooter-filled streets is an adventure in itself. But for all the chaos, noise and humidity, Hanoi has a magnetic pull and is one of those cities that stays with you, long after you’ve left its bustling streets behind.…

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Hue in a Day: Tombs, Temples and Tiger beer

As a self-confessed history buff, one of the main attractions of Vietnam for me was the intrigue of its legendary past. Royal Emperors of old, majestic historic monuments, and temple upon temple of colourful photo opportunities… it all sounded rather appealing to my inner nerdy self. Cut to Hue:…

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Biking the Hai Van Pass from Hoi An to Hue

I’m all about taking the road less travelled in life but there are always exceptions to the rule – and boy, oh boy, is the Hai Van Pass one of them. Vietnam’s iconic mountain pass is one of the world’s most famous roads and one of those bucket-list worthy…

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