Hanoi
Independent hotel guides, travel articles, and travel videos for Hanoi.
Hotel guides
Travel videos
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 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.
Read the guide at lonelyplanet.com/destinations/vietnam/hanoi.
lonelyplanet.com/destinations/vietnam/hanoi
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.
Read the guide at viatravelers.com/destinations/hanoi/.
viatravelers.com/destinations/hanoi/
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.
Read the guide at nomadicmatt.com/travel-guides/vietnam-travel-tips/hanoi/.
nomadicmatt.com/travel-guides/vietnam-travel-tips/hanoi/
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.
Read the guide at theplanetd.com/things-to-do-in-hanoi/.
theplanetd.com/things-to-do-in-hanoi/
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.
Read the guide at 24hourslayover.com/4-day-hanoi-itinerary/.
24hourslayover.com/4-day-hanoi-itinerary/
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.
Read the guide at nomadasaurus.com/things-to-do-in-hanoi/.
nomadasaurus.com/things-to-do-in-hanoi/
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.
Read the guide at thebrokebackpacker.com/hanoi-itinerary/.
thebrokebackpacker.com/hanoi-itinerary/
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.
Read the guide at loveandroad.com/local-things-to-do-in-hanoi-vietnam/.
loveandroad.com/local-things-to-do-in-hanoi-vietnam/
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.
Read the guide at myadventuresacrosstheworld.com/things-to-do-in-hanoi/.
myadventuresacrosstheworld.com/things-to-do-in-hanoi/
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.
Read the guide at thepoortraveler.net/2013/06/top-10-things-to-do-in-hanoi-vietnam/.
thepoortraveler.net/2013/06/top-10-things-to-do-in-hanoi-vietnam/
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.
Read the guide at insidethetravellab.com/autumn-in-hanoi/.
insidethetravellab.com/autumn-in-hanoi/
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.
Read the guide at thetravelhack.com/vietnam/perfect-24-hours-hanoi/.
thetravelhack.com/vietnam/perfect-24-hours-hanoi/
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.
Read the guide at bucketlistjourney.net/see-a-vietnamese-water-puppet-show-in-hanoi/.
bucketlistjourney.net/see-a-vietnamese-water-puppet-show-in-hanoi/
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.
Read the guide at goatsontheroad.com/best-cafes-in-hanoi/.
goatsontheroad.com/best-cafes-in-hanoi/
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.
Read the guide at traveldudes.com/top-hanoi-things-to-do/.
traveldudes.com/top-hanoi-things-to-do/