Street scene in Hanoi

Imagine 100s of motorbikes zipping through the streets. There are few traffic lights. To cross the street, walk slow and make eye contact with the driver (and a few prayers will help, too)

Hanoi, Vietnam

May 17th 2007
I've said I don't fall in love with men, I fall in love with countries. And I did...again. Hanoi is one of the most chaotic cities I've ever dared cross the street in, but I loved it. It's got everything for the senses: smells of food cooking on the street, sounds of horns blaring, people selling fruit, women wearing conical hats, etc... Your senses are overwhelmed. The food was delicious - I ... read more

Asia » Vietnam » Red River Delta » Hanoi

The conquest of Vietnam by France began in 1858 and was completed by 1884. It became part of French Indochina in 1887. Independence was declared after World War II, but the French continued to rule until 1954 when they were defeated by Communist forc... ... read more

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