As scrumptious as it sounds, the chocolate buffet at Hanoi’s Metropole Hotel is a must for all you Cocoa-crazed folk out there.

Talking about Hung Yen province, 60km from Hanoi, many Vietnamese people think of Hien street, which is widely known with a famous saying “One should first visit Thang Long and then Hien street.”

For the headmaster of the Japanese School of Hanoi, Toshiharu Ishibashi, Vietnam is not only a pleasant working environment but also an ideal destination for tourists.

Raquelle Azran, a woman who was born in Israel with American and French blood, has fostered a deep and mutual love for Vietnam and the capital city. After 18 years she considers the country to be her second home and have many fond memories of her time in Vietnam.

Vietnam’s Grandmaster Le Quang Liem has given an interview to Chessdom, a well-known website featuring chess tournaments, games and history.

Considering how much foreigners like us learn about the traffic in Hanoi it’s pretty surprising that we haven’t figured it all out yet. This is a popular topic of conversation but many still find the unwritten rules of the road confusing. For example - what does the horn ‘mean’?

Today, "pho Hanoi" (Hanoi noodle soup) is not only a popular dish but also a national dish of Vietnam. As a culinary ambassador, it promotes the city's culture around the world.

Foreign visitors to Hanoi are impressed by the capital's pavements where they can chat, drink tea or coffee, and even have something to eat.

The Mid-Autumn Festival, one of the most traditional and popular family holidays in Vietnam, is enjoyed by people throughout the country, regardless of their background or economic status.

If you want it, you will find it in Hanoi’s markets. Finding it, however, is a completely different question.