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SHOULD YOU VISIT HANOI, VIETNAM?🇻🇳

📍Hanoi, Vietnam Our last stop in Vietnam - Hanoi, Vietnam’s capital city. This city is crazy. With over 5 million motorbikes on the streets, there isn’t much rest or tranquility to be had in Hanoi. But it is so exciting. Everywhere you look there is something happening. The streets are like a maze with centuries-old architecture and rich culture. There are endless coffee shops offering the most beautiful coffee (in my opinion, the best you’ll ever find) and amazing restaurants and stalls. We spent 4 nights in Hanoi, after our Ha Giang Loop trip, and mainly spent our days wondering the streets and doing an egg coffee making class. But there are an incredible amount of things to do and see in Hanoi. Vietnam as a whole has been such an enlightening trip. Although Thailand did feel like a culture shock, Vietnam was a huge step up. Everything here seems so different to western society; the way of life, customs and etiquette, food, drink and especially the driving😂 Although it takes some getting used to, and sometimes can be frustrating, I am so lucky to have been able to immerse myself into such an interesting culture. Vietnam will always be a part of me now & I love it! #hanoi #hànội #nature #eggcoffee #vietnamesehat #coffeemakingclass #vietnambackpackers #vietnam #travel #backpacker #britishbackpacker #coupletravel #coupletravels #travelasia #exploreasia #asiatrip #goodforthesoul #backpacking #backpackingasia #backpackers #wanderlust #travelgram #travelblogger #travelguide #traveltips #travelitinerary
Posted: May 8, 2023
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