Eating on a Motorcycle Trip in Vietnam: A Rider’s Food Guide
Tours
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…
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Cao Bang Motorcycle Routes and Loop Maps
Routes
Cao Bang is one of my favourite places to ride in northern Vietnam. You can spend a day exploring near the city, head east to Ban Gioc Waterfall, or use the roads…
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How Far Can You REALLY Ride in One Day in Vietnam?
Tours
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…
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How Many Days Do You Need to Get Out of Hanoi by Motorcycle?
Routes
Updated 18/09/26 Someone planning a ten-day motorcycle tour in northern Vietnam may assume that all ten days can be spent riding around Ha Giang, Cao Bang, Sa Pa, Mu Cang Chai or…
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Honda XR150L vs XR190L in Vietnam: Which Should You Choose?
Rentals
Updated 13/09/26 If you are choosing between the Honda XR150L and XR190L for a motorcycle trip in Vietnam, the decision is not as simple as picking the bike with the larger engine.…
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Is It Better to Ride Early or Late in Vietnam?
Routes
Updated 12/09/26 If you are planning a motorcycle trip in Vietnam, the time you start can make a surprisingly large difference to the day. The same road can feel very different in…
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Local Markets in Cao Bằng: A Guide for Motorcycle Riders
Culture
Updated 04/09/26 One of the best things about riding through Cao Bằng is that an ordinary-looking town can be completely transformed on market morning. People travel in from the surrounding villages to…
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AZ Motorbikes Monthly Briefing: September Edition
Updates
Updated: 05/09/26 September is one of those months when Northern Vietnam starts to become especially tempting. The worst of the summer heat begins to ease, the landscape is still intensely green in…
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Absolute Zero: Navigating Vietnam’s 0% Alcohol Limit
Safety + Legality
Updated 07/09/26 Riding a motorbike through Vietnam is an unmatched experience, but if your evening plans involve a cold Bia Hơi, you need to understand the reality of getting home. Vietnam operates…
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The Most Common Places to Park a Motorbike in Vietnam
Live + Work
Updated 05/09/26 Parking a motorcycle in Vietnam is an experience all its own. From neatly packed rows on bustling Hanoi sidewalks to massive underground basement mazes. Locals even pull their bikes straight…
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