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Hanoi

Cha Ca and its various accompaniments in Hanoi.

You can’t leave northern Vietnam without trying this absolute treat

This dish has its origins with a business selling grilled fish not only to make money, but also to provide a secret meeting place in central Hanoi for fighters battling colonial powers.

  • by Ben Groundwater
Organised chaos … Hanoi, Vietnam.

In Hanoi, eating this one dish is compulsory

If Hanoi delivers one all-encompassing food lesson it’s this – you must go with a bowl of this steaming, spicy goodness, even on a supremely sticky night.

  • by Jane Richards
Novotel Suites are in an underrated part of Hanoi.

Novotel Suites Hanoi review, Vietnam: Enjoy all the creature comforts in this quieter corner of Hanoi

With clean, spacious and comfortable rooms that you can quietly enjoy, this ia a reliable choice.

  • by Kylie McLaughlin
It is the everyday things that make Hanoi an extraordinary place to visit.

Hanoi, Vietnam things to do: Travel tips from an expert expat

It's the everyday things that make Hanoi an extraordinary place to live or visit.

  • by Belinda Jackson
Tasting banh mi in Hanoi old town.

Hanoi, Vietnam: Taste the city's best pho and banh mi on a walking tour

The mystery of the egg coffee is revealed during a food tour of Hanoi.

  • by Steve Meacham
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Tourists enjoying night life at Bia Hoi Beer Bars in the old quarter of Hanoi.

The Vietnamese city where the best food is also the cheapest

And bia hoi, no-frills bars serving ice-cold, house-brewed beer, are the perfect introduction - high on quality and low on pretence.

  • by Ben Groundwater
Yen stream on the way to Huong pagoda in Hanoi, Vietnam.

Vietnam: A cycling tour around Hanoi's countryside

Vietnam's capital is a honking, hooting, swerving, heart-stopping, nerve-wracking roller derby of people and machines.

  • by Keith Austin
Dublins most famous export outside of James Joyce: Guinness.

The top 10 signature drinks of cities around the world

You can't create an iconic drink, but some drinks say it all about a city.

  • by Paul Chai
Six Senses Ninh Van Bay, Nha Trang

Six of the best: Chic Indochine retreats

Accessible by water only, the opulently rustic Six Senses is a tropical island hideaway like no other.

  • by Sally Webb
Busy night in Hanoi old town.

Hanoi: Cocktails of the city

Hanoi's best bars serve a winning mix of art, music and cocktails, writes Paul Chai.

  • by Paul Chai

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