Motorbike taxis are a common form of transportation in Hanoi. Drivers sit on their scooters through the day, waiting for tourists or other potential passengers.

Sam and I only lasted a few more days in Hanoi. The noise was driving us crazy, and the smog made me physically ill. After just over a week in Vietnam, we boarded a train out of the city. But before we get there, I have a few more days of photos to share with you. We explored more of the city in our last days, and ate plenty of good food. I’m going to get straight to the photos and spare you a play-by-play; if you want a more in-depth account of what Sam and I have been up to check out her blog, Little Plastic Stools.