Need for speed – and a selfie

Say cheese: Tourists posing for photos in the middle of the railway track passing through central Hanoi’s Old Quarter. — AFP

Hanoi: In the heart of Hanoi’s busy Old Quarter, French-built railroad tracks have become a hotspot for tourists seeking the perfect Instagram selfie, and for cafe owners serving up hot coffee and cold beer.

Though picturesque, they are also perilous: the tracks are still in use and most days, visitors must scramble for safety as the daily train rumbles through the narrow streets.