Na Hang is one of those places that makes far more sense on a motorcycle than on a conventional sightseeing itinerary. The town sits beside a huge reservoir surrounded by limestone mountains and forest, but its real value to…
There is no single motorcycle tour in Vietnam that is best for everybody. A rider with four free days, a rider wanting ten days in the mountains and a couple looking for a pillion-friendly trip are solving different problems. This
Ride Solo. Find Your Crew. Want to ride Vietnam but have nobody to go with? You are not the only one. Plenty of riders want the same trip, but their friends cannot get the time off, do not ride, or simply are not ready to commit.…
One of the pleasures of riding through Vietnam is stopping for a meal in a town you had never planned to visit. A bowl of noodles before leaving, a rice lunch beside the road and dinner at a homestay can become part of the…
Updated 17/09/26 In Vietnam, distance can be misleading. A 150 km mountain day can take longer and require more concentration than a 250 km ride on good main roads, so simply looking at the number of kilometres rarely tells you ho
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 06/09/26 Welcome to Hanoi. If you have just stepped off a long international flight, there is one final job before the trip really begins: getting from Noi Bai International Airport into Hanoi without overpaying, getting…
Updated 12/09/26 If you have five days for a motorcycle trip from Hanoi, this loop gives you a strong introduction to Northeast Vietnam without trying to cover too much ground. The route links Bac Son, Ban Gioc Waterfall, Bao Lac…
Updated 08/08/26 Imagine riding the Hai Van Pass or the remote trails of Cao Bang. The scenery is breathtaking, but a subtle anxiety lingers: “Am I keeping up? Did they turn left or right at that last village?” Nothing ruins a mot
Updated 20/08/26 If you are travelling in Vietnam, Zalo is worth installing before you go too far beyond the main tourist areas. It is widely used by Vietnamese people and businesses, so it can make everything from contacting a…