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    An independent selection of the best things to see and do in Hanoi. No paid placements, no advertorial.

    Hanoi see and do guide

    Train Street - Hanoi

    Train Street - Hanoi

    Hanoi’s “Train Street” is a narrow stretch of railway line through the heart of the old town that's been an Instagram sensation... Read more

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    Walking Hanoi - Part 1 - weekends around the Old Quarter and Hoan Kiem Lake

    Walking Hanoi - Part 1 - weekends around the Old Quarter and Hoan Kiem Lake

    If you’re in Hanoi over a weekend and you enjoy walking, you’re in for a special treat. A large section of the Old Quarter, Hoan... Read more

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    Walking Hanoi - Part 1 - weekends around the Old Quarter and Hoan Kiem Lake
    Around Hoan Kiem Lake

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    Street Food tours, Hanoi

    Street Food tours, Hanoi

    If all those Hanoi outdoor eateries of low tables, plastic stools and unrecognisable culinary concoctions, spark your curiosity,... Read more
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    GALLERIES & VIDEOS

    Postcard from Hanoi - the borders are open

    Postcard from Hanoi - the borders are open

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    60 Square Hanoi - boutiques, cafes in a heritage space

    60 Square Hanoi - boutiques, cafes in a...

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    2016 - the year in travel

    2016 - the year in travel

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    Hanoi's architectural heritage - a travel guide in photos

    Hanoi's architectural heritage - a travel...

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    Hanoi OUR IDEAS

    Unique ideas for the curious traveller to Hanoi by Rusty Compass.

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    Vietnam BLOGS

    Questions TripAdvisor should answer about its hotel awards

    4 August 2015

    TripAdvisor's powerful. Its rankings can make or break hotels, restaurants, tourist services.... read more

    Time to close the firing range at Vietnam's Cu Chi tunnels?

    31 March 2018

    The Viet Cong tunnel network at Cu Chi is among Vietnam's most popular tourist attractions. But... read more

    How did Dunkin Donuts and Burger King get prime positions for Vietnam’s 40th anniversary victory celebrations?

    29 April 2015

    As nostalgic old soldiers wander along Saigon’s main street tomorrow, remembering their heroic... read more

    A day in Hanoi - thinking about America

    14 July 2017

    From guns to gays. A Hanoi Saturday spent thinking about the United States and Vietnam. Last... read more

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