The AZ journal

Roads, rides and life in Vietnam.

Which Honda is Right for your Tour?

Rentals

Updated 06/09/26 When choosing between the Honda XR150, the CRF300, and the CB500x for a motorcycle tour in Vietnam, a rider should consider several key factors related to their riding style, experience,…

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Honoured to be Featured by Siam Enduro

Tours

Updated 06/09/26 We were recently featured in a blog post by our friend Steve Coupland over at Siam Enduro. He and his friends, Toby and Graham, came over for an extended tour…

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Local Mechanics in Vietnam

Culture

Updated 06/09/26 All over Vietnam you will find independant mechanics that have set up shop to service and repair motorbikes. These are unregulated service providers and as such you need to watch…

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Bitumen Furnace – Ha Giang

Culture

Updated 06/09/26 Occasionally, on the roadside you will see these large furnaces. They are used to melt down the bitumen that is to be laid on the ever expanding road network throughout…

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3 Ways to Start a Honda XR150

Rentals

Updated 06/09/26 Most of the time, starting a Honda XR150 is as simple as turning the key and pressing a button. One of the advantages of this mechanically simple motorcycle, however, is…

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Pha Din Pass, Heaven and Earth Collide

Routes

Updated 08/08/26 Pha Din Pass marks the border between Son La and Dien Bien Phu provinces some 350km away from Hanoi. Pha Din in the local language means ‘Heaven Earth’. Local legend…

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