Perfect weather at 15 degrees, breath-taking landscapes, wonderful food, friendly people… these are what I remember of my first visit to Hanoi 11 years ago. Did you know that Hanoi is the capital of Vietnam? Yup, it’s not the bustling Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC, formerly Saigon) as many may initially think. Of course it’s understandable that HCMC is more popular owing to its exposure in many Vietnam war movies. But if you’re going to visit Vietnam, you may want to consider going to the capital where, ironically, life is less hectic. Perfect weather at 15 degrees, breath-taking landscapes, wonderful food, friendly people… these are what I remember of…
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