Updated 08/08/26 While most riders blast past Phu Tho on their way to the Hoang Lien Son mountains, those in the know take a detour into the deep green heart of Xuan Son National Park. Located just 130km from the chaos of Hanoi, X
Updated 09/08/26 Vietnam transport: motorbikes and more motorbikes! In Hanoi, motorbikes have taken over the rules of the roads and dominated most of the transport in Vietnam. Around 80% of traffic is motorbike traffic and that is
Updated 12/09/26 Ba Be is one of the best places in Northeast Vietnam to slow a motorcycle trip down. The riding into the national park is enjoyable, but once you arrive, the main attraction is not another mountain road. This is…
Updated 08/08/26 Choosing the right motorbike in Vietnam matters more than choosing the biggest engine. A bike that feels perfect for city traffic may be tiring on a ten-day mountain trip, while a large touring bike can be…
Updated 18/09/26 Northern Vietnam is where most riders come when they want mountain roads, big scenery and days where the riding itself is the reason for travelling. The difficult part is deciding where to go. Hà Giang gets most…
Updated 09/08/26 Flooding can turn an ordinary motorcycle day in Vietnam into a serious route decision very quickly. A road that was clear an hour earlier may be covered by water, traffic can divert onto smaller roads, and heavy r
Updated 08/08/26 Mai Châu is one of the easiest mountain escapes from Hanoi and a very useful first stop on a longer motorcycle trip into Northwest Vietnam. The valley is surrounded by rice fields and limestone mountains, but its…
Updated 09/08/26 Pu Luong is close enough to Hanoi for a short escape but far enough away to feel properly rural. Rice terraces, limestone mountains, small villages and narrow local roads make it one of the most rewarding places…
Updated 09/08/26 Vietnam’s rainy season does not mean it rains all day, every day. In many parts of the country, long dry periods are interrupted by heavy showers or thunderstorms. The bigger issue is that the timing and…
Updated 09/08/26 Ba Vi National Park is one of the easiest places to turn a free day in Hanoi into a real motorcycle trip. You can leave the city in the morning, climb into cooler forest and mountain air, explore temples and…