Originally Posted by
injera
this, this this!!
A week in Hanoi - wayyy too long. By our 3rd day we were itching to get out of the city and by day 5 we reconfigured our trip to spend a couple extra days on the beach in Phu Quoc. We had a nice time in Hanoi but when I reflect I dont necessarily have the fondest memories of the city, primarily because we were bored.
When we travel now, we try to find that balance btw getting a good sense of our destination but not overstaying our visit. Nothing makes me happier than looking back and saying 'i wish i had an extra day to explore.' If I had a month, sure, i'd love to find a quaint apartment in a charming city and just live, but sadly thats not on the horizon for the forseeable future.
I love the idea of an AirBnB type stay, yet I question whether or not a week or more in a "charming city" might be too much, given my current obligations on the home front. Unless that charming city is also big and historical. We do not sit around and relax when on vacation. We like to see and do things.