Updated 31/08/26 Nobody begins a motorcycle trip expecting to have an accident, but knowing what to do beforehand can make an already difficult situation much easier to manage. In Vietnam, language barriers, unfamiliar traffic pro
Updated 06/09/26 Passing the Fairy Mountains, the ride from Quan Ba to Yen Minh marks another step UP into the highland frontier. This 50km stretch winds takes us through Can Ty Pass before descending through the pines into the…
Updated 06/09/26 Prepare for the most legendary 22 kilometers in Southeast Asia. Leaving the ancient streets of Dong Van, you’ll ascend the “Highway of Happiness” to conquer the Ma Pi Leng Pass. This is the undisputed King of…
Updated 06/09/26 Planning a motorcycle trip around Ha Giang starts with choosing how much time you have and how you want to ride. Use this planner to compare complete loops, explore individual riding stages and connect Ha Giang…
Updated 28/08/26 Motorbike travel insurance in Vietnam can be confusing because having a valid insurance policy does not automatically mean every motorcycle-related claim will be covered. Many policies require you to be riding…
Updated 20/08/26 If you ride a motorbike in Vietnam, the motorcycle must have compulsory third-party liability insurance, usually known as CTPL. It is the basic insurance required by Vietnamese law and is tied to the motorcycle…
Updated 06/09/26 If you thought Ha Giang was the peak of the North, Cao Bang is here to change your mind. This UNESCO Global Geopark looks like a prehistoric painting; thousands of limestone peaks divided by turquoise rivers. The…
Updated 06/09/26 Starting in the bustling heart of Ha Giang City, this route serves as the grand opening to the “Happiness Road.” While it’s only about 46 km to the mountain town of Tam Son, every kilometre is packed with the…
Updated 20/08/26 Google Maps is useful for motorcycle travel in Vietnam, but it should not be treated as the final authority on which roads you can legally use. The main problem is simple: a route that looks fast and obvious for…
Updated 08/08/26 “One mistake.” That’s the only thought looping through my mind. I am stopped on a terrifyingly narrow section of road in Northern Pakistan. To my left is jagged rock wall overhanging my helmet. To my right,…