Adventure & Outdoor Escapes
Banana Island (Bai Giua Song Hong): Hanoi's Secret Jungle Sanctuary Beneath the Bridges
A guide to Banana Island (Bai Giua Song Hong), the wild green sanctuary in the middle of the Red River minutes from central Hanoi.
Adventure & Outdoor Escapes
Cycling the Red River Dyke: Rural Farmland, Guava Orchards and Riverside Life
A guide to cycling the Red River dyke road from Hanoi, a peaceful rural ride past orchards, farms and riverside life.
Adventure & Outdoor Escapes
Self-Ride Electric Bike Tour in Hanoi: 17km Scenic Ride Around West Lake
A guide to self-riding an electric bike around Hanoi's 17km West Lake loop, past temples, cafes and lakeside views.
Adventure & Outdoor Escapes
Hanoi ATV Off-Road Adventure: Conquering Red River Mud Trails & Banana Islands
An ATV off-road adventure on Hanoi's Red River trails and banana islands, a muddy, thrilling escape minutes from the city.
Instagram & Viral Photography
Top 5 Retro Film Look Presets & Mobile Edits for Your Hanoi Travel Photos
Five approaches to editing your Hanoi photos with a retro film aesthetic, and which city scenes each look suits best.
Instagram & Viral Photography
Dong Xuan Market Aerial & Street Level Shots: Capturing the Energy of Vietnamese Trade
A photography guide to Dong Xuan Market, capturing the colour and energy of Hanoi's largest market from above and at street level.
Instagram & Viral Photography
Visiting Hanoi Opera House: Neo-Classical Grandeur and Architectural Details
A guide to the Hanoi Opera House, its neo-classical grandeur, history, and how to experience it inside and out.
Instagram & Viral Photography
Quang Phu Cau Incense Field Photography: Best Camera Settings for Vivid Reds
A photography guide to Quang Phu Cau incense village, with settings, angles and timing to capture its vivid crimson displays.
Instagram & Viral Photography
The Hidden Spiral Staircases and Yellow Archways of Hanoi's Colonial Buildings
A guide to the photogenic hidden staircases and archways of Hanoi's colonial buildings, and how to find and shoot them.
Instagram & Viral Photography
Night Street Photography in Hanoi: Neon Signs, Steaming Stalls & Ta Hien Energy
A guide to night street photography in Hanoi, capturing neon, steam and the electric energy of the Old Quarter after dark.
Instagram & Viral Photography
How to Hire a Professional Local Photographer in Hanoi for Couples and Solo Shoots
A practical guide to hiring a local photographer in Hanoi for couple or solo shoots, from choosing spots to getting great results.
Instagram & Viral Photography
Vintage Soviet Army Jeep Photoshoots: Styling Tips for Retro Military Aesthetics
Styling and location tips for a vintage Soviet jeep photoshoot in Hanoi, for a striking retro military aesthetic.