When Waseem and I were planning our trip from Hanoi to Ninh Binh, I knew I didn’t want to deal with a cramped bus or an overpriced private car. I’d seen people mention the luxury limousine vans online and honestly, it sounded too good to be true for the price. Massage seats? WiFi? Hotel pickup?…
Hanoi is Vietnam’s capital city in the north of the country, and it has built a solid reputation among travelers for its street food, its chaotic but walkable Old Quarter, and a cafe culture built around one very specific invention: egg coffee. Waseem and I spent a few days here during our Vietnam trip and…
One of the biggest questions when visiting a new place is always: “Where should I stay?” I’m exactly the same, where I’m going to book my accommodation is honestly one of my biggest concerns before any trip. Luckily, Hanoi is a city where this question actually matters quite a bit. Unlike a tiny island where…
Hanoi was not what I expected, and I mean that in the absolute best way. I went in thinking old temples, street food, motorbikes everywhere, which is all true, but what I wasn’t prepared for was just how much personality this city has. It wins you over fast. Waseem and I spent two full days…