Roads, rides and life in Vietnam.
Safety + Legality
Updated 15/09/26 If you hold a Taiwanese driving licence, do not assume that a Taiwanese International Driving Permit makes you legal to ride in Vietnam. Taiwan signed the 1968 Vienna Convention on…
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Updated 05/09/26 If you have read through our previous guides on the mandatory yellow CTPL paper, the 1968 IDP catch-22, the lack of comprehensive damage coverage, and the realities of crash protocols,…
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Updated 05/09/26 You wake up, step outside your hotel to hit the road, and your rental motorbike is gone. It is a rider’s worst nightmare, and unfortunately, it happens. Vietnam’s roads offer…
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Updated 20/08/26 Ask AZ Motorbikes to confirm the applicable rental terms, damage responsibilities, repair procedure and any available protection options before you book. Compulsory third-party liability insurance (CTPL), travel o
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Updated 15/09/26 Vietnam made significant changes to its road traffic laws from 1 January 2025, and those rules remain important for motorcycle riders travelling in Vietnam in 2026. Changes to Vietnamese motorcycle…
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Updated 06/09/26 You’ve seen the videos. A chaotic swarm of scooters in Hanoi, a six-lane roundabout in Saigon with no traffic lights, or a ninja lead (masked female rider) cutting across four…
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Updated 11/09/26 The best time to ride the Cao Bang Loop depends on what you want from the trip. October generally offers one of the best combinations of comfortable temperatures, good riding…
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Updated 06/09/26 Welcome to Hanoi. If you have just stepped off a long international flight, there is one final job before the trip really begins: getting from Noi Bai International Airport into…
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Updated 08/08/26 If you rent a car in North America or Europe, the upsell at the counter is always the same: “Would you like to add comprehensive coverage?” You pay a daily…
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Updated 06/09/26 Branching off the main highway (QL34) toward the remote village of Du Gia, this route transitions from wide riverside pavement to narrow, winding mountain tracks. It is widely considered one…
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