Updated 08/08/26 Post-Tet riding in the North offers a raw look at Vietnamese culture. The roads are busy, the air is damp, and the energy is intense. We’ve mapped out the “Spiritual Arc” to help you navigate these sacred sites.…
Updated 15/09/26 For many short-stay visitors, using the correct recognised foreign-licence route is simpler than applying for a Vietnamese driving licence. For longer-stay foreigners who qualify, however, converting an existing…
Updated 06/09/26 If you’ve driven in Vietnam for more than five minutes, you know the “organized chaos.” You’ve likely adopted the local mentality towards traffic lights: Green means go, Red means stop (usually), and Yellow means…
Updated 06/09/26 Driving a motorbike in Vietnam is a risky business and should not be entered into without full knowledge of the possible consequences. Aside from the risk of accident on the country’s busy and chaotic roads,…
Updated 19/09/26 Being stopped by the police in Vietnam can feel uncomfortable, especially if you do not speak Vietnamese or you are unsure which documents the officer wants to see. In most cases, though, the best approach is simp
Updated 08/08/26 If you are riding through Vietnam in the weeks leading up to Tet, you will smell it before you see it. The scent of incense and burning paper drifts through the streets of Hanoi, clinging to the damp winter air. T
Updated 08/09/26 A one-way motorbike rental lets you collect a motorcycle in one city and return it in another, so you can ride through Vietnam without having to retrace your route. It works especially well for longer journeys bet
Updated 06/09/26 A motorcycle trip through Vietnam can be approached in two very different ways. You can join a guided motorcycle tour where the route, accommodation and day-to-day logistics are largely taken care of, or you can r
Updated 06/09/26 If you’ve watched any travel vlog about riding in Vietnam, you’ve seen the footage: a river of scooters, an endless chorus of honking, and intersections in Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City that look like a swarm of bees.
Updated 06/09/26 There’s no better way to experience Vietnam than on a motorbike. But if you’re a foreigner planning your trip, you’re probably asking the big question: “Can I rent a motorbike in Vietnam?” The short answer is yes,