Vietnam: crossing the street

Vietnam: crossing the street

“Beautiful and chaos,” replied Thomas, when I asked him to give me two words he’d use to describe Vietnam. We were in Hanoi, having just narrowly escaped yet another almost certain death crossing the street. “Or perhaps ‘beautiful...
Vietnam on two wheels: Hanoi to Ha Giang

Vietnam on two wheels: Hanoi to Ha Giang

The best way to see Vietnam is on a motorbike. For a start, nothing beats being out in the open, having the freedom to take any path you want, and being able to shout hello to all the excited children you pass. Another good reason is because the buses and trains are...