Planning a trip to Hanoi? Watch this before you go. I've visited before but this was easily the most fun I've ever had in Hanoi, from trying great coffee and street food to making new friends, ...

By dawn, the city isn’t roaring, it’s a furious, unholy symphony. Motorbikes swarm like agitated hornets, a metallic tide.

Make sure you visit this stunning lake in the center of bustling Hanoi, Vietnam, which is home to beautiful temples, ancient trees, and local legends.

by Geri Bain for Travel Features Syndicate, goingplacesfarandnear.com Hanoi is the last stop on a 16-day journey through Vietnam and Cambodia with my 30-year-old daughter.

At opposite ends of the country, Vietnam’s two major cities are a frenetic introduction to the nation’s culture and history.