Touching down in Hanoi brought me down to memory lane where I was being surrounded by aging buildings, erected on both sides of the road, with marks and scars left during the war period and motorcycles moving fast around the bustling city. I still remember the only things I saw before landing were big pieces of green lands. Padi fields and greeneries covered near the entire city of Hanoi. (Well, at least, the area around the airport was!) Hanoi is a place rich with heritage and culture. Let’s explore the different angles of Hanoi! Buildings As an ex-French colonial, buildings here carry much French-influenced touches. For instance, you can see... [more]
In October 2009, Hanoi would be celebrating her auspicious birthday numbering nine hundred and ninety-nine years old. Nine hundred and ninety nine years of establishment has not been an easy feat. After undergoing a renaming process from being Tong Binh, Long Do (the Dragon’s Belly), Dai La, Thang Long (Ascending Dragon) and many other names, Vietnam finally settled with the name Hanoi in year 1831. Crazy traffic in Hanoi Hanoi had witnessed several dynasties reigning over her. Besides the Chinese, Japan had also left Hanoi its mark from the year 1940-1945. But it is the French who came and went and left behind Hanoi city its stylistic architectural... [more]
Located by the Red River bank, Hanoi is the capital and the second largest city of Vietnam. Ever wonder what can you expect from this city? Well, if you want to know more, read on. And don’t forget to explore PYO Travel.com for exciting tour packages details, which can bring you to explore the beautiful Hanoi. People have been wondering why I like Hanoi so much. Well, I find that the lifestyle there is very relaxing, peaceful and calm. When I was there, I could really keep my mind at ease and not thinking about all the hustle and bustle of my life in KL City… (at least for awhile!) Here’s a list of what I liked about Hanoi : 1.... [more]

