What is it about this city that draws people back ? The wall of perfume when you drive along Tran Binh Trong at 2am in the spring ? The colours of the flame trees around Hoan Kiem Lake ? Wandering through some alley and finding AMAZING carvings on a hidden temple ? Plodding through flood waters to get home – catching someones eye – and bursting into giggles ?

Theories abound but certainly you’ll NEVER be bored here. There is more danger of sensory overload but I guarantee that when you go home you’ll find it a wee bit sterile.  

The first few months can be overwhelming. Arm yourself with as much information as you can, connect with like minded people and go with the flow.

Our list grows by the day and shows no signs of slowing down. Stay tuned – INFOSHARE HANOI will be adding to this section as we discover new and exciting places. Start with Children – what is there to do ? Culture and Recreation has links to Art Galleries, Books and Bookshops, a Bowling Alley, Cultural Centres, Golf, Fitness Centres, Libraries, Movie Theatres, Museums, Music/Dance/Theatre, Rock Climbing, Social Clubs, Swimming Pools, Teams and Tennis (whew – I’m tired just thinking about my social life). The Food section contains Cooking Classes and Markets. Check also the A - Z Food for more info. Health has a list of Clinics and Hospitals, Dentists, Opticians, Pharmacies, Traditional Medicine practitioners and Veterinarians. Under Postal Services you’ll find Courier Companies and Postal Codes (new at the end of 2007) Religion has the houses of worship. Airlines, Bicycles, Boats, Buses, Cars, Motorbikes and Taxis are in the Transportation file.