vietnam resources

Useful links on Vietnam/Hanoi : stuff used, come across or found cool during the Hanoi reading up.
- Savour Asia- food in Asia (hanoi, beijing, bangkok and others); also lots of info on Hanoi inluding itineraries, maps and more. Detailing on food is very good.
- New Hanoian- a 'community produced expat guide'
- of course, Travelfish.
- a Hanoi food blog
- on Halong bay
- an NY Times piece on wine and drink in vietnam ("He casually walked to the kitchen, picked up a pair of scissors, snipped the snake’s head clean off and stretched its open neck into a plastic cup")
- Ivivu- flights, travel and acco in vietnam
- an article on Hanoi's shopping, eating and staying options, plus some misc info (lots of relevant prices included)
- a great looking place to spend a couple of days a little while from Sapa. Looks like a wonderful retreat,if you have the time (and money).
- culture and art scene in Hanoi
- a guide to Bia Hoi joints in Hanoi

Forums/posts
- on halong bay acco & cruises- t'fish
- Sapa guide- t'fish