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Independent hotel guides, travel articles, and travel videos for Hanoi.

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Travel videos

Creative Travel Guide

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Creative Travel Guide is a travel channel by a British couple living in Bangkok, sharing travel vlogs, advice, hotel tours, and destination guides.

This guide video is helpful for Hanoi trip planning, covering when to visit, getting there, getting around, typical prices, saving money, and places to visit.

Adventures of Matt and Nat

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Adventures of Matt and Nat is a travel channel by Matt and Nat, a part-time travel couple based in Nashville.

This food travel video follows a Hanoi street food tour with a local guide, offering a strong look at stalls, eateries, pho, banh mi, banh cuon, and bun cha.

Alan & Shannon

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Alan & Shannon is a travel channel from two Scottish travelers documenting their trips across Thailand and other countries.

This vlog captures first impressions of Hanoi through Train Street, St Joseph Cathedral, parks, lakes, banh mi, egg coffee, and the Old Quarter.

denniscallan

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denniscallan is a travel channel featuring educational travel videos by Dennis Callan, who has filmed and led tours for decades.

This walking tour video is a useful Old Quarter snapshot, covering Hanoi's main food market, busy streets, a heritage gate, and street food context.

Jason Billam Travel

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Jason Billam Travel is a travel channel by British traveller Jason Billam, who has explored the world full-time since 2017.

This food-focused vlog gives a good one-day look at Hanoi through local dishes, street food snacks, and influences from the city's history.

Travel articles & blogs

Lonely Planet
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Lonely Planet is a professionally edited travel publisher offering destination guides, travel articles, guidebooks, and trip-planning resources. Their Hanoi guide is a well-rounded planning resource, covering street food, coffee culture, water puppetry, top attractions, timing, and places to visit.

Hanoi travel - Lonely Planet | Vietnam, Asia

Explore Hanoi holidays and discover the best time and places to visit.

lonelyplanet.com/destinations/vietnam/hanoi

ViaTravelers
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ViaTravelers is a travel media and planning site combining destination guides with practical comparison and itinerary tools. Their Hanoi travel guide gives useful cultural and practical context for Vietnam's capital, from the Old Quarter and Hoan Kiem Lake to historic architecture and local food.

Visit Hanoi, Vietnam — Travel Guide (2026)

Hanoi travel guide — Old Quarter streets, Hoan Kiem Lake, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, and Vietnam's capital where 1,000 years of history meets $1 street food.

viatravelers.com/destinations/hanoi/

Nomadic Matt
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Nomadic Matt is a long-running budget-travel advice site focused on cheaper, longer, and practical independent travel. Their Hanoi budget guide is good for value-conscious planning, combining things to do, costs, saving tips, accommodation, itineraries, and broader city advice.

Hanoi Budget Travel Guide (Updated 2026)

A comprehensive budget travel guide to Hanoi with tips on things to do, costs, ways to save, accommodation, itineraries, and more!

nomadicmatt.com/travel-guides/vietnam-travel-tips/hanoi/

The Planet D
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The Planet D is an adventure-travel blog combining destination guides, itineraries, travel tips, photography, and personal travel stories. Their Hanoi things-to-do guide offers a helpful overview of the capital, with attractions, museums, and where-to-stay guidance for shaping a visit.

The 29 Best Things to do in Hanoi, Vietnam

Welcome to Hanoi, the capital city of Vietnam. Where east meets west and old meets new. Hanoi is crazy and amazing, overwhelming and interesting. One

theplanetd.com/things-to-do-in-hanoi/

24 Hours Layover
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24 Hours Layover is a solo female and family travel blog focused on short itineraries and practical destination planning. Their four-day Hanoi itinerary is a practical fit for a short city stay, outlining things to do and places to visit without overcomplicating the plan.

4 Day Hanoi Itinerary - The Ultimate Guide!

Travelling to Hanoi and looking for a great 4 day itinerary? You'll find everything to do and places to visit here!

24hourslayover.com/4-day-hanoi-itinerary/

NOMADasaurus
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NOMADasaurus is an adventure travel and photography blog with destination guides, sustainable tourism coverage, and visual storytelling. Their Hanoi things-to-do guide draws on a month in the city and gives a strong mix of food, adventure, culture, and activities across different budgets.

25 AMAZING Things to Do in Hanoi, Vietnam [2026 Guide]

We spent a month in the city to bring you this ultimate list of the best things to do in Hanoi, Vietnam. From food to adventure to culture, on any budget!

nomadasaurus.com/things-to-do-in-hanoi/

The Broke Backpacker
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The Broke Backpacker is an adventure and budget-travel site focused on backpacking, low-cost travel, hostels, and independent trips. Their three-day Hanoi itinerary is useful for backpackers and independent travellers, presenting city activities through a clear budget-conscious lens.

The Broke Backpacker: Hanoi Itinerary

Read the guide at thebrokebackpacker.com/hanoi-itinerary/.

thebrokebackpacker.com/hanoi-itinerary/

Love and Road
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Love and Road is a travel blog by Nat and Rob, focused on destination guides, budgeting, accommodation, food, and trip planning. Their Hanoi guide adds helpful local texture, combining things to do, places to stay, tourist attractions, food tips, and lesser-known places in the city.

Local things to do in Hanoi, best places to stay and attractions - Love and Road

Travel tips to Hanoi, Vietnam. Where to stay, top things to do in Hanoi, tourist attractions, local tips for food and hidden places. From Tourist to Local!

loveandroad.com/local-things-to-do-in-hanoi-vietnam/

My Adventures Across The World
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My Adventures Across The World is Claudia Tavani's travel blog, covering destination guides, responsible travel, food, hiking, and practical advice. Her Hanoi things-to-do guide highlights notable activities and practical tips, making it a useful companion for getting more from a city visit.

16 Best Things To Do In Hanoi

There are many things to do in Hanoi. This post highlights the fun ones and those that are simply unmissable, and includes tips to make the most of it.

myadventuresacrosstheworld.com/things-to-do-in-hanoi/

The Poor Traveler
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The Poor Traveler is a budget-travel and itinerary site focused on practical planning, logistics, sample itineraries, and value-conscious travel. Their Hanoi budget activity guide is a practical resource for value-focused travellers, listing ten free and cheap things to do in the city.

10 FREE and Cheap Things to Do in HANOI, Vietnam

2013 • 6 • 20 The excitement wavered eventually. After seven cities, travel fatigue caught up. I finally was not looking forward to chasing another

thepoortraveler.net/2013/06/top-10-things-to-do-in-hanoi-vietnam/

Inside The Travel Lab
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Inside The Travel Lab is a journalism-led travel site focused on thoughtful destination writing, cultural context, and useful travel guides. Their autumn in Hanoi article gives a thoughtful seasonal angle on the capital, presenting autumn as a strong time to see and experience the city.

Autumn in Hanoi: The Best Time to See the City, Vietnam

Autumn in Hanoi showcases the best of Vietnam's captivating city. Here's why it makes the perfect time to visit.

insidethetravellab.com/autumn-in-hanoi/

The Travel Hack
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The Travel Hack is a short-trip travel blog focused on weekend breaks, limited-time trips, packing light, and practical travel ideas. Their 24-hour Hanoi itinerary is a concise and helpful plan for limited-time visitors who want a compact overview of one day in Vietnam's capital.

A Perfect 24 Hours in Hanoi

Hayley gives us the low-down on Hanoi and tells us how to spend the perfect 24 hours in the capital of Vietnam.

thetravelhack.com/vietnam/perfect-24-hours-hanoi/

Bucket List Journey
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Bucket List Journey is a travel and life-goals site focused on experience planning, travel inspiration, and activity ideas. Their Hanoi water puppet show article is a focused activity guide, with helpful references to traditional Vietnamese water puppetry and venues such as Thang Long and Lotus Water.

Vietnamese Theatre: A Traditional Water Puppet Show in Hanoi

The water puppet show in Hanoi is a traditional Vietnamese theatre show. The best places to see them are Thang Long or Lotus Water.

bucketlistjourney.net/see-a-vietnamese-water-puppet-show-in-hanoi/

Goats On The Road
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Goats On The Road is a travel guide site and travel-lifestyle resource focused on destination guides, remote work, and living abroad. Their Hanoi cafe guide is especially useful for work-oriented travellers, focusing on laptop-friendly cafes rather than general sightseeing alone.

15 Best Cafes in Hanoi (Laptop Friendly) - Goats On The Road

Looking for laptop friendly cafes in Hanoi? Check out my list of the 15 best laptop-friendly cafes in Hanoi, Vietnam.

goatsontheroad.com/best-cafes-in-hanoi/

Travel Dudes
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Travel Dudes is a community-led travel site publishing destination tips, guides, inspiration, and contributor-led travel content. Their Hanoi things-to-do guide provides a useful city overview, covering places to visit such as markets, museums, and lakes.

Top Hanoi Things To Do - Travel Dudes

A complete list of the top Hanoi things to do, including the best places to visit from the market through to the museums and lakes.

traveldudes.com/top-hanoi-things-to-do/