They probably do speak English well in the well worn tourist areas, but you're obviously a true traveller and went for the genuine cultural experience; which is, of course, the only way to go. ;)
They probably do speak English well in the well worn tourist areas, but you're obviously a true traveller and went for the genuine cultural experience; which is, of course, the only way to go. ;)
Quite possibly. Hanoi is not westernised at all, right on the border of communist China too so...Not so on the tourist trail which is why we went there although I guess it will improve. Some spoke English but it was so bad they may as well have been speaking Martian. We loved it though, the culture, sights and sounds but...Hanoi...The honking horns start at 5:30 and go until around 8pm...It's insane and almost drove me that way.
Oh wow! That would certainly make sure your sleeping pattern was in sync! No sleeping until the horns stop and up with the morning horns. 😆
Haha, yeah it was mad. Inside our hotel it wasn't too bad, but on the street...Madness. drove me bonkers. Out of the city though, serene. It's worth a visit and not too cosy either.