An exhilarating attack on the senses, with its intense humidity, hedonistic nightclubs and the constant buzzing of tuk-tuks, Bangkok can be too much for the uninitiated. When you\'ve found the time to take it all in, you\'ll discover amongst the gleaming skyscrapers and glitzy malls, a a city firmly rooted in ancient Buddhist beliefs and traditions.Watch saffron-robed monks on their morning alms rounds, clouds of incense rising above the Grand Palace\'s golden spires, and long-tail boats gliding along the Chao Phraya River at dusk to discover Bangkok\'s underlying sense of calm and the spirituality.
As the capital of Vietnam for almost a thousand years, Hanoi is considered one of the main cultural centres of the nation. Despite very few relics survived through war and time, the city still has many interesting cultural and historic monuments for visitors and residents alike. French colonial architecture is also quite dominant, with many examples still remaining until today. Hanoi has rich food traditions, such as the widely known Phở, which has been named one of the Top 5 Street Foods in the world according to Cathy Huyghe of GlobalPost.