The AZ journal

Roads, rides and life in Vietnam.

Cat Ba Island – 6 Best Things to Do

Culture

Updated 20/08/26 Cat Ba islands are located in Hai Phong city, about 10 km southeast of Halong bay. It is the largest island in Ha Long Bay and approximately half of its…

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Da Nang: Top 10 Things To Do

Culture

Updated 11/09/26 Danang is an unusually easy city to use as a base. Son Tra starts almost at the edge of town, the Hai Van Pass is close enough for a half-day…

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Pu Luong Nature Reserve: Best In VN?

Culture

Updated 06/09/26 Pu Luong Nature Reserve sits just 140km from the centre of Hanoi and is located in Thanh Hoa Province. A region made up of vast and diverse mountain ranges and…

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Northwest Loop – Best 10 Day Itinerary

Routes

Updated 20/08/26 A classic loop fitting in the historical sites in Dien Bien Phu and some fantastic mountain passes, this 10 day itinerary is based on our popular 10 day Military March…

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Should You Buy a New or Used Motorcycle?

Live + Work

Updated 06/09/26 Whether you are arriving in Vietnam for a short travel adventure or settling in as an expat, you will quickly realize one thing: you need transportation. And in Vietnam, that…

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North Vietnam – 9 Fantastic Destinations

Routes

Updated 08/08/26 The vast and beautiful North of Vietnam is home to a wide range of dramatic scenery, ethnic villages and tranquil destinations. With destinations ranging from jaw-dropping inland Ha Giang to…

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