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Old 8th June 2008, 12:12 PM
stillthrobbing
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Join Date: Jan 2004
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Hanoi

I haven't traveled widely but was in Hanoi a few months ago.

Interesting old architecture (very vertical because of old tax laws on width of lots, I was told). Only one or two high-rises, and none in the old quarter.

Good food both Vietnamese and French (probably because of embassies, French food can be outstanding--for instance at Verticale restaurant).

Nonstop motorcycle traffic with horns but very, very orderly; just cross the street deliberately and it's like swimming through a school of fish. Few cars. Streets free of litter, and foot pavements in generally good condition though often clogged with parked motorcycles in the old quarter, forcing pedestrians into the roadway.

Much good art and plenty of schlock as well. Don't miss the National Art Museum--outstanding, with fair prices on very good art at the museum shop.

Clothing as cheap as or cheaper than in Bangkok.

Even found a gay sauna--hardly any sex on premises, no private rooms, but clean, with pleasant people and plenty of hook-up opportunities. Also went to one gay bar downtown--small but pretty popular.

Was advised to be careful about being a lone man cruising along the central lake, for fear of being propositioned by ill-intentioned fake gays who might eventually present a danger if invitations accepted--but I wasn't alone, and I can't imagine anything overtly violent right there near the lake. I would think just being healthily skeptical might be enough.

Don't know how summer weather is, but winter weather was decidedly chilly.

A good young gay guide, very personable, advertises online.
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