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Quy Nhon, Binh Dinh

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Quy Nhon is a coastal city between the centre and the south of Vietnam. Known for its beautiful beaches and large selection of seafood. With less tourism than many of the beach towns and cities this is a great option for those that want to avoid the crowds whilst relaxing on the beach.  Getting to […]

Driving at Night

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It can’t be overstated how dangerous driving at night outside of the cities is in Vietnam!!! Never plan to ride between cities at night. Outside of cities then street lights are few and far between. In the mountains or rural areas these are nonexistent. So once you are out there at night it is pitch […]

Moc Chau, Son La

Moc Chau is 200km west of Hanoi and famed for its fertile land making it one of the most beautiful landscapes in the north. In particular, it is known for the blossom season, tea fields and waterfalls. The climate here is milder compared to other places in the north. Even in summer it can be […]

Insurance and Damage Waiver

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Motorbike insurance isn’t a thing in Vietnam. That is to say that there is no 3rd party insurance, theft insurance or general motorbike insurance. While there is something you can get called “insurance” for $2 at petrol stations, this isn’t something that you will be able to claim on if there is an accident and […]

How Can Brits Drive Legally in Vietnam?

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Everyone riding in Vietnam is required to have 2 things, a domestic motorbike license and a 1968 International Drivers Permit, IDP, with a motorbike stamp. For British people this makes it very easy as this is the IDP that is available in the UK. The 1968 International Drivers Permit In the UK there are 2 […]

How Can Australians Drive Legally in Vietnam?

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As for every nationality you need 2 things to drive legally in Vietnam. The 1968 International Drivers Permit,  or IDP, with the stamp A, and the domestic motorbike license. This creates a problem for Australians as you are only able to get the 1949 International Drivers Permit in Australia.  The 1949 and 1968 International Drivers […]

Sym Wave 50cc – How to ride the Ha Giang Loop without a license?

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Sym Wave 50cc – How to ride the Ha Giang Loop without a license? In Vietnam for any bike over 50cc you need either a Vietnamese motorbike license or a International Drivers Permit with motorbike stamp and a domestic motorbike license. If you do not have either of these then legally you are not able […]

How Can Israelis Drive Legally in Vietnam?

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As for every nationality you need 2 things to drive legally in Vietnam. The 1968 International Drivers Permit, IDP, with the stamp A and the domestic motorbike license. These are both available in Israel so it should be easy to get the correct documents for Vietnam. You need to get both of these in Israel […]

The Police in Ha Giang

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The police in Ha Giang have become well-known for stopping tourists, checking licenses and issuing fines for having the incorrect licence. Online you can see many examples of people complaining about this and  that they have been fined. But if you have the correct license to ride a motorbike in Vietnam then the police in […]