I got into Hanoi Wednesday and arranged a pick up from the airport. This is the easy option I know but for $14 to take me to the hotel that I wanted without all the other hassle I think it was worth it. I didn't do much on my first day apart from have a look around and get my bearings. This is what I do on the first day in every city. I genrally just write the day off as a walk and wander. I actually ended up in a pub quiz on this Aussie couple's team. It's as go...