Why did the chicken cross the road in Hanoi?

Learning how to cross the road in Hanoi

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March 18th 2011
Some tips I picked up... Firstly, watch out and be alert everywhere. Nowhere is off limits and in addition to pavements and pedestrian crossings, I found myself face to face with a scooter in an open shop entrance. If you stumble across a pedestrian or 'walking' street, be aware that it's not just for pedestrians and scooters are also allowed to race down these often narrow str ... read more

Asia » Vietnam » Red River Delta » Hanoi

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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