Posts tagged with ‘hanoi’
Hanoi at 1000 - Celebrations in October 2010
Wednesday, August 18th, 2010, by Tom Armstrong
Hanoi, one of Asia’s most iconic and enigmatic cities will celebrate its 1000th birthday in October 2010. Visitors will be treated to an array of performance and festivities across the city during the month. Anyone planning a Vietnam holiday during this time may want to spend a little extra time in the city to absorb the celebrations and witness this unique event. Hotels in Hanoi will be very busy during this time so contact us for advice in finding the best places still available.
Here we list the official schedule of events, although rest assured there will we be plenty more to discover in the city’s myriad of densely populated and atmospheric streets. (more…)
Gentle Sapa
Thursday, June 4th, 2009, by Harriet ClarkWe left the busyness of Hanoi for a couple of days in Sapa. This mountainside retreat was originally built for the French as a cool getaway in 1922 and after some years of neglect has in recent years undergone a revival and is now a key tourist destination in Northern Vietnam - and with good reason.
Hanoi and Halong Bay
Thursday, May 28th, 2009, by Harriet ClarkHanoi is a very different city to Bangkok. One of the first things you notice is the architecture which is very French in style. Shutters and balconies on tall thin buildings painted in vibrant colours.
Halong Bay
The other things you notice on the drive from the Airport are somewhat stereotypical. Numerous paddy fields and the Vietnamese “Non” hats made of palm leaves and bamboo. It takes you back to the movies!
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