Hanoi to Pu Luong: 4 Great Route Options
Routes
Updated 08/08/26 Pu Luong is one of the most interesting and easiest places to visit from Hanoi for those who want to get out of town and experience a little bit of…
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Hanoi’s Old Quarter – 9 Great Activities
Culture
Updated 20/08/26 Short on time but big on curiosity? This compact guide highlights the best ways to experience the energy, flavors, and culture packed into one unforgettable day. Hanoi's Old Quarter If…
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Tet is Coming: The 2026 Motorbike Rider’s Survival Guide
Culture
Updated 08/08/26 If you are planning to ride a motorbike in Vietnam this February, you need to prepare. The country transforms completely: chaotic cities become ghost towns, prices fluctuate, and finding a…
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How to Get to Bat Trang Pottery Village
Routes
Updated 08/08/26 Step outside the bustle of Hanoi and discover a riverside village where tradition, creativity, and craftsmanship have shaped everyday life for centuries. Bat Trang Village Bat Trang, a small village…
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Tet Flowers in Vietnam: 7 Facts & Travel Guide for Lunar New Year
Culture
Updated 08/08/26 Riding through Vietnam in January or February means witnessing a transformation. Streets turn into rivers of color as motorbikes haul Kumquat, Peach, and Apricot trees. These aren’t just decorations like…
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Vietnamese Culture – 13 Useful Insights
Culture
Updated 06/09/26 Every nation has its own particular quirks when it comes to culture, but few regions (SE Asia) or countries have quite as many idiosyncrasies as Vietnam. Do you know what…
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Hanoi to Soc Son – 3 Best Routes
Routes
Updated 08/08/26 Soc Son is one of the easiest countryside escapes from Hanoi. In little more than an hour you can be away from the city traffic and among lakes, low mountains,…
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Happiness Road, Ha Giang: Route, History and Riding Guide
Routes
Updated 18/09/26 Happiness Road is one of the best-known mountain roads in Northern Vietnam. It runs from Ha Giang City through Quan Ba, Yen Minh and Dong Van before reaching Meo Vac,…
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5 Best Roads for a Motorbike Tour in Vietnam
Routes
Updated 13/09/26 Vietnam has thousands of kilometres of roads worth riding, so choosing only five is inevitably subjective. We have rented motorcycles and run guided tours here for years, and the roads…
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Honda XR150 Maintenance (Useful Advice!)
Rentals
Updated 08/08/26 Before heading out on your Honda XR150 it is very wise to carry out a Pre Ride Inspection. AZ Motorbikes do this before and after every rental. You should, too.…
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