I recently used Hanoi Transfer Service for getting around in Hanoi as well as getting to and from the airport ..I was told by a friend that had used them before how reliable they were and he was... more
Everybody,
Be aware, please reconfirm and recheck when you select travel agent and buying bus ticket.
I and my wife, cheated by sihn cafe travel, which sales are fang and fiona, address: 58 hang be... more
#1 Never take advice from someone who has only 1 review. Most hotels write there own reviews, so make sure the review is from someone with 30 reviews or more. Yes arrive Hanoi take taxi to hotel for... more
On every corner are cylco owners who try to get you to hire them for an hour or two. They charge 200,000 dong an hour and dont worry if the two of you cant fit in the one carriage as they always have... more
We used the train to travel from here to Lao Cai..to get ourselves to Sa Pa. Our experience was limited though to “showing up” at the appointed time previous to our departure and picking up our... more
Hanoi airport is suprisingly small and very easy to get around.
For a city of this size it's really undersized and the vietnamese goverment is currently building a new airport in Hanoi, but that will... more
This isn't so much a tip about using a motorcycle as advice about avoiding motorcycles safely. They are everywhere in Hanoi, if you want to cross the road, very very bravely put one foot in front of... more
Try Handspan Adventure Travel's Lagoon Explorer 1 junk for a comfy sailing around Halong. $124 for a 2-day cruise. Leave Hanoi at 8:30am on day 1 and back in Hanoi on day 2 at 4pm. Exclusive pier in... more
You can rent a bicycle for about less than 1USD to explore the city. Its much easier and you get to experience first hand on being on the streets with the locals. Hanoi is a relatively flat terrain,... more
Motorbikes are everywhere in Hanoi, so it is no surprise, that there are dozens of Motor bike taxi's all wanting your business.I used Motorbike Taxi quite a lot... more
A Taxi to Hanoi from the Airport costs $12us.We asked at the Vietnam tourist office if the price was still $12 for 2 people to share a cab for hotels close... more
We travelled overnight on the Reunification Express train from Hanoi to Hue and it was good fun! You can share a sleeping compartment with 4 bunks (1st class)... more
The cheapest way to get from Hanoi Airport to the Vietnamese Airlines office in the city is by the white mini vans. It cost only USD 2 for the trip. The mini... more
Some local people still call them pousse-pousse, the French name for these vehicles.I only used once that kind of transportation medium in Hanoi, so I cannot... more
Old cars have always some charm; the Citroen Traction of the Hotel Metropole look wonderful in good shape.In Viet Nam, former French colony, French old cars can... more
The Vietnam MiniBus pick up point is located just outside the airport exit.You only have to pay USD2 per person and give them the exact address (best in... more
Travel by train in Vietnam may sound like a good idea. It's slightly more expensive than buses and of course cheaper than air.I arrive at Hanoi (from Hue) by... more
Backpacking & travel from Saigon to Hanoi & vice versa is so convenient with Open Bus Tickets.These buses are mostly operated (should i say monopolized) by some... more
If your staying in the Old Quarter of Hanoi (which I would recommend the atmosphere is great) you’ll spend quite a bit of time walking… there is just no way to... more
Noibai International Airport is the gateway to Hanoi.We took Tiger Airways from Singapore to Hanoi.The other airline that we saw is Vietnam Airline.Remember to... more
A Note for my Fan Club: Thank You All for all your enthusiastic response for my Saigon! Saigon! page. If not for your kind words, I'll continue believing that my writing is equivilent to toilet...
I Landed in Hanoi in the middle of the morning and, after leaving my luggage in the hotel I went out to feel a bit the atmosphere of the surroundings and to try not to be caught by the inconveniences...
Hanoi is a compact city where the sighseeings are all relatively close by. You may walk by foot or esplore the city by cyclo. You would probably stay at the Old Quarters and use Hanoi as a base for......
My visit to Hanoi and northern Vietnam in December 2006 was an interesting one because it was rather unexpected. Having visited China and Japan in Oct-Nov 2006, I was rather exhausted from travelling....
Hanoi is the place to be in Vietnam. As soon as you get there, you'll be fascinated by the hustling and bustling that awaits you in every corner of the city. You'll find hectic markets where...
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