Hanoi Traffic — In Chaos there is Order?

I’ve never experienced anything that compares to Hanoi traffic. There’s a ton of it, that’s for sure, but it’s not like the stop-and-go traffic back home. Hanoi traffic flows. It’s like a giant serpent winding its way through the maze of streets here. Continue reading “Hanoi Traffic — In Chaos there is Order?”

How to Cross Hanoi Streets on Foot – and Live to Tell About It

We’re in Hanoi, Vietnam, taking a walking tour focused on this city’s famous street food. The tour takes place in Hanoi’s Old Quarter — an enchanting maze of ancient streets, big trees, and a million sights and smells. Hanoi is as well-known for its traffic as it is for its amazing food. And since this is a walking tour, we needed to know how to cross Hanoi streets and live to tell about it. Continue reading “How to Cross Hanoi Streets on Foot – and Live to Tell About It”