Hanoi

Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, is known for its centuries-old architecture and a rich culture with Southeast Asian, Chinese and French influences. At its heart is the chaotic Old Quarter, where the narrow streets are roughly arranged by trade.

Stories

Trying to rent a motorcycle

Southeast Asia 2017-2018

Today is my last day in Hanoi, so I urgently needed to inquire about renting a motorcycle.

Галоднае блуканне па Ханою

Southeast Asia 2017-2018

Каб больш не хадзіць па мосце для транспартных сродкаў, я ўпершыню паспрабавала в'етнамскі грамадскі транспарт: аўтобус як аўтобус - з кандуктарам. Каштую 7 тысяч мясцовых грошаў. Праехала мост і пайшла далей пешам у канкрэтным накірунку.

Hanoi roads and bridges

Southeast Asia 2017-2018

I went to the center but there is no sidewalk for pedestrians on the bridge over the river on my way. I didn't think too much and continued walking on the roadway against the traffic flow. In this country it's a sheer madness with all these motorbikes so nobody notices one more psycho. But I was seen :D however nobody honks as well as the police did not come too. Interesting traffic rules!