Don’t let the thought of spending a night or two on an overnight train put you off your travel plans – for many, it ends up being a trip highlight.
Emily Kratzmann
Emily Kratzmann
When I'm not riding a camel into the desert, robot dancing in a Venezuelan bar or kayaking through dugong-filled waters in the Philippines, you'll find me writing about travel, reading about travel, and planning my next travelling escapade.
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Our guide to getting the most out of your time in Vietnam’s bustling capital city.
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Say yes to breakfast hoppers. Every time.
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I knew a little about Ramadan before travelling through Morocco this year. I knew that it involved fasting from sunrise to sunset, but that was about it.
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Why did the Intrepid traveller risk life and limb to cross the road in Vietnam? To get to the good stuff, of course.
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Station attendants march up and down the platform, blowing whistles to alert us to the impending arrival of the 5pm train to Hanoi. Fifteen hours of riding the rails? Here we come.