Hanoi in €620s-€630s rtn

Visiting Hanoi in November and December means wandering the narrow streets of the city in dry, cool weather that won't have you mopping sweat off your brow every 30 seconds.

For a quirky caffeine fix and a stellar view, head to The Note Coffee and add to the ever-evolving decor with your very own sticky note. It's kinda cool to go back years later and re-read your scrawl... if you can ever find it!

If you feel like heading into the valleys of Sa Pa or hitting the beaches of Da Nang, book a bed on the overnight sleeper trains. They run from Hanoi in the north all the way down to Ho Chi Minh City in the south, and they offer some almighty views along the way.

 Before you depart, fuel up with a banh mi (or five) from this famous spot... you can thank us later :-)

Now all that's left to do is master the art of crossing the road...