Hanoi, Bourdain Bun Cha, Obama Noodles, and the Hanoi Hilton

Hanoi is huge,but found some great highlights today. Just gonna say we’re happy to have Marriott points vs Hilton. Also got to eat at one of the places Anthony Bourdain loved, then made famous by eating there with Obama. Also so so happy for the plentiful foot massages and great food and beer!

Landing in Hanoi

The infamous “Hanoi Hilton” POW prison, not the Hilton you want frequent visitor points from

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Anthony Bourdain and his shows were always one of our favorites & sources of travel inspiration, and we got the chance to eat at one of his favorite spots. The “Parts Unknown” Season 8,Episode 1 show was one of the best, and we got to have an amazing $5 lunch with beers here.

Secret service doesn’t look amused 😂

Hanoi’s famous “Beer Corner” didn’t disappoint. Cheep beers and lots of free crazy people and action watching!

Now I want these cocktail glasses..

Lots of walking, time for foot massages

Looks like the Macy’s parade with so many balloons

big ass nativity scene