Hanoi
Legacies of war and colonialism are etched on and beyond Hanoi’s facade, from its solemn museums, intriguing architectures, to savory roadside offerings. But here you’ll find a city that looks forward as well, where signs of hope and ambitious future can be found in its rising constructions, bustling art scene, and the faces of Hanoians on bikes as they dive precariously into the traffic.