Hanoi - Hanoi For 91 Days

Hanoi For 91 Days: E-Book Travel Guide

After having spent three months in Saigon, Jürgen and I got on the road to the north. For the next 91 days, we'd travel slowly toward Hanoi. The first month was spent in the fascinating middle regions of Vietnam. During the second month, we tried to survive the chaotic capital city. And we explored the unbelievable nature of the north during the third month. We've now collected our experiences in Hanoi and North Vietnam into an e-book travel guide, with all of our articles and over 280 full-color photographs, in one handy, portable edition.

Tạm Biệt, Hanoi!

When we said goodbye to Hanoi, it wasn't merely the end of another 91 day adventure. We were putting an end to six months in Vietnam. That is a serious chunk of time, and it really affected us. While packing our suitcases, our emotions were all over the place; there was both sadness and contentment, relief and regret, fulfillment and pride. I guess we were just feeling.

The Zoological Museum of Hanoi University

Walking around the streets of Hanoi, it's impossible not to wonder how many treasures the city has locked away, safely out of the view of tourists. One of the most interesting we discovered is a colonial-era zoological collection on the second floor of the Hanoi University science building.

The Dangers of Traveling in Vietnam

In seven years on the road, Jürgen and I had never once used our travel insurance. With all the adventures we've had, from an encounter with quicksand in Bolivia to paragliding in Macedonia, that's a great track record. But in Vietnam, the streak came to a definitive end.

Rooftop Bars in Hanoi

With its smaller, more historic downtown, Hanoi doesn't have quite as many rooftop bars as Saigon. But there are still options... and over the course of 91 days, we discovered some great places to get a birds-eye view of Vietnam's capital.

The Bát Tràng Pottery Village

Just to the southwest of the city center lies Bát Tràng, a village which has been making ceramics for centuries. We spent a day here, touring a factory and admiring the ceramics being sold in just about every store in town.

Hanoi Creative City

A building dedicated to hip clothing shops, internet startups, art projects, and international cuisine, Hanoi Creative City (or HCC) is a unique addition to the capital's cultural scene. We spent a few hours there, trying to fit in with the ambitious young entrepreneurs and artists.

Hanoi For 91 Days: E-Book Travel Guide

Tạm Biệt, Hanoi!

The Zoological Museum of Hanoi University

The Dangers of Traveling in Vietnam

Rooftop Bars in Hanoi

The Bát Tràng Pottery Village

Hanoi Creative City

Hunting for Wicker in Đông Sơn

Phan Đình Phùng: Hanoi’s Most Beautiful Road

Hanoi’s Famous Egg Coffee