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 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 Vietnam is an incredible country to explore by motorbike. The winding mountain passes, bustling city streets, and scenic coastal roads offer an unforgettable adventure. However, for some foreigners, the dream…
Updated 17/09/26 We still get riders asking about the old “three-month rule”, because it has been repeated online for years and appeared in some of our older content too. We have checked it again and we do not find a current…
Updated 15/09/26 For the foreign-IDP route set out in current Vietnamese law, the relevant permit is a 1968 Vienna Convention IDP, used together with the corresponding valid national driving licence. A 1949 Convention IDP should…
Updated 08/08/26 Motorcycle riding in Vietnam is a bucket list adventure! The freedom of the open road, the beautiful scenery, and culture you can experience along the way are priceless. However, it can become pricey if you do…
Updated 17/09/26 When riders show us an IDP at the shop, the number we look for first is usually the convention year. A 1949 IDP and a 1968 IDP can both be genuine permits, but they come from different systems and they are not…
Updated 08/08/26 The Ha Giang Loop. It’s the adventure everyone talks about—the winding roads, the towering Ma Pi Leng Pass, and the lush valleys of the north. It attracts thousands of thrill-seekers every month. But before you…
Updated 16/09/26 The difficult part about riding legally in Vietnam is not usually one complicated law. It is the amount of old and contradictory advice still floating around online. We regularly meet riders who have read five…