Vietnam Diaries (Hanoi- The city of motorbikes!)
Hanoi is called The city of peace . I would much rather it be called the city of motorbikes. The BBC even did a story about it, with some amazing pictures in the link here: https://www.bbc.com/news/in-pictures-47908800 . It is easy to get around the city by renting a 2 wheeler and if you have driven in India, you will see familiar traffic sights on the roads. They have no lane discipline or rules. You just need to be smart to drive around without stress. The people of Hanoi are so relaxed and patient. No hustle or bustle. They love to do slow dancing in the middle of the street, in the park or beside the lake (see video below). It is more like a slower form of Zumba and am sure it has its own health benefits. On a Friday night, in the weekend eve, the Old Quarter town around the lake are closed to vehicles and the entire place gets filled with street performances, children driving their little rides around and playing, slow dancers and food stalls and little shops. Its lik...