If you had to pick 2- Hanoi, El Nido, Bali Hi! I’m 33F and travel on my own. I’m looking to visit two of the following destinations in April: Hanoi, Vietnam, El Nido, Philippines, or Bali, Indonesia. I would be spending a week in each place. These are some of the considerations I’m hoping to get insight on: I do well meeting people, but have ended up in places in the past that were almo…

What’s up with Hanoi?? About 10 years ago I visited Vietnam where I landed in Ho Chi Minh and travelled upwards by scooter to central Vietnam. It’s been one of my favorite life experience, the landscapes were breathtaking, the people fantastic, the food delicious, I had the best of time. Skip to December 2024, I decide to explore the north of Vietnam, this time landi…

Am I being too ambitious with my trip to Hanoi? I’m traveling to Hanoi, Vietnam, in January 2025 and only have a few days. I’m wondering if this itinerary might be too packed. My top priorities are visiting the Ha Giang Loop and Ninh Binh. Here’s my planned schedule: Monday: • Land in Hanoi at 12 PM. • Take a bus to Ha Giang (6–8 hours). Most likely catch the 4 PM or 9 PM bus, as the 1 PM one…

16 hour layover in Hanoi, is it worth leaving the airport? I am travelling to Paris in about a month and we have a 16 hour and 35 min layover in Hanoi. Thats a long time to spend in an airport, i am on the fence about whether i should leave and explore the city for a few hours or stay until my next flight. A few people have said don’t leave in case something happens and we don’t make it back to the airp…

Traveling 3 months through Vietnam from Hanoi to Saigon by motorcycle … Hi everyone, I’m planning a motorcycle trip through Vietnam from October 1st to December 23rd, traveling from Hanoi to Saigon. I’ve got a lot of questions, so I’ve divided this post into two sections. Feel free to answer any part you can. The Motorcycle I’m considering either renting a Honda 150cc XR for $800 for 12 weeks or buying a Honda Wave/…

Highlights from Hanoi Also including some snaps from Ha Long Bay and Ninh Binh submitted by /u/The_Prophet_Reezus

Regulations for flights from Hawaii to Hanoi with a stopover in Seoul Hey Travelers, I will finish my semester abroad in the USA in December and have planned a trip to Hawaii before visiting a friend in Hanoi. I’ve already booked a flight to Hawaii with Delta Airlines. My plan was then to book another flight from Honolulu to Hanoi with a stopover in Seoul. However, during the process of booking this flight with As…

Hanoi vs. Bangkok vs. Kuala Lumpur for a week in January. Which would you choose? Hey all. I live in Taiwan and have one week for my winter break. I’ve been to Bangkok before, but it was only for 3 days during some really bad weather, so I didn’t get to see much. Things I like: wandering around side streets at night, eating food that is not Chinese or American fast food, coffeeshops with good people-watching, interesting cult…

Hanoi Rocks – Village Girl submitted by /u/Dante2005

Hanoi hotel and restaurant recs Hey everyone, I’m landing in Hanoi, Vietnam in 4 weeks and will be spending 3 nights there. We’re looking for. 3.5 – 5 star hotel that is clean, safe and located preferably in Old Quarter. Comfortable bedding is my biggest wish, pools and rooftop bars would be a lovely extra. What about restaurants in the area? I saw Michelin Guide released the…

Staying in Hanoi, which trips to choose? Hello everyone 🙂 So I’m finally flying to Hanoi this week, and have a bit of time to spend up in the north but worried I may not be able to see all the famous sites. I am trying to choose between the following; Ha Giang loop, Sapa trekking, Halong Bay/Cat Ba island, and Ninh Binh. Which in your opinion are the must see places? How many days w…

Vatican and Vietnam agree to open resident Holy See office in Hanoi, as relations improve VATICAN CITY (AP) — Vietnam formally agreed Thursday to let a Vatican representative live in the country and open an office, a notching up of relations that could have implications down the line for the Holy See’s delicate ties with China. The post Vatican and Vietnam agree to open resident Holy See office in Hanoi, as relations improve appeared…