Awesome Xuan Son National Park
Routes
Updated 08/08/26 While most riders blast past Phu Tho on their way to the Hoang Lien Son mountains, those in the know take a detour into the deep green heart of Xuan…
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Vietnam Transport: Grab. Rental. Xe Om
Live + Work
Updated 09/08/26 Vietnam transport: motorbikes and more motorbikes! In Hanoi, motorbikes have taken over the rules of the roads and dominated most of the transport in Vietnam. Around 80% of traffic is…
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Ba Be National Park by Motorbike: Rider’s Guide to the Lake
Culture
Updated 12/09/26 Ba Be is one of the best places in Northeast Vietnam to slow a motorcycle trip down. The riding into the national park is enjoyable, but once you arrive, the…
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Types of Motorbike in Vietnam: How to Choose the Right Bike
Rentals
Updated 08/08/26 Choosing the right motorbike in Vietnam matters more than choosing the biggest engine. A bike that feels perfect for city traffic may be tiring on a ten-day mountain trip, while…
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Northern Vietnam Motorcycle Routes: Maps, Loops & Itineraries
Routes
Updated 18/09/26 Northern Vietnam is where most riders come when they want mountain roads, big scenery and days where the riding itself is the reason for travelling. The difficult part is deciding…
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Flooding in Vietnam: Motorcycle Safety Guide
Safety + Legality
Updated 09/08/26 Flooding can turn an ordinary motorcycle day in Vietnam into a serious route decision very quickly. A road that was clear an hour earlier may be covered by water, traffic…
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Mai Chau by Motorcycle: The Perfect Weekend Getaway from Hanoi
Routes
Updated 08/08/26 Mai Châu is one of the easiest mountain escapes from Hanoi and a very useful first stop on a longer motorcycle trip into Northwest Vietnam. The valley is surrounded by…
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Pu Luong Nature Reserve: Where to Stay and How to Choose
Routes
Updated 09/08/26 Pu Luong is close enough to Hanoi for a short escape but far enough away to feel properly rural. Rice terraces, limestone mountains, small villages and narrow local roads make…
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Vietnam Rainy Season: 7 Things to Pack & Riding Tips
Safety + Legality
Updated 09/08/26 Vietnam’s rainy season does not mean it rains all day, every day. In many parts of the country, long dry periods are interrupted by heavy showers or thunderstorms. The bigger…
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Ba Vi National Park by Motorbike – Easy Escape from Hanoi
Routes
Updated 09/08/26 Ba Vi National Park is one of the easiest places to turn a free day in Hanoi into a real motorcycle trip. You can leave the city in the morning,…
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