Updated: 30/08/26 Welcome to our August briefing, part of our ongoing monthly series keeping you updated on the reality of the roads in Vietnam. Whether you’re planning to tackle the legendary loops of the North, cruise the sunny…
Updated 12/09/26 Pac Bo is around 55 km north of Cao Bang City and makes an excellent half-day or full-day motorcycle trip. The road follows a series of valleys towards the Chinese border, with generally easy riding, light…
Updated 05/09/26 When planning a motorcycle tour through the winding passes of Ha Giang, Cao Bang, or an epic North/South journey, one of the most common questions we get is: “Will I be able to touch the ground?” Read on to find…
Updated 16/09/26 We get shown a lot of International Driving Permits at the shop, and the first thing we check is not simply whether the rider has one. We check which IDP it is and what national licence sits behind it. An IDP on…
Updated 05/09/26 You roll into a Petrolimex station in Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City, pull up to the pump, and look for the familiar RON 95 sign. Instead, you see a new label staring back at you: E10 RON 95. If you didn’t get the…
Updated 18/09/26 If you are planning a motorcycle trip in Northern Vietnam, Ha Giang and Cao Bang will probably both come up. They are two of the best riding areas in the country, but they offer quite different experiences. Ha…
Updated 05/09/26 In the world of motorcycle rentals and tours, “cheap” is a tempting word. But in a country like Vietnam, where the terrain is challenging and the legal landscape is specific, the lowest price often comes with hidd
Updated 08/08/26 Riding a motorcycle through Vietnam is the best way to see the country, but the rules of the road are strictly enforced. With the implementation of Decree 168/2024, traffic fines have increased, camera networks…
Updated 05/09/26 The Honda XR150L is not the fastest, most powerful or most sophisticated motorcycle you can ride around Vietnam. That is partly why we like it. We have used XR150s in our rental fleet for years and have watched…
Updated 05/09/26 Check the named organisation or resource directly for its current services and terms. While these wages are often modest, the cultural expectation has always been that the price on the menu is the price you pay. H