One of the lesser known places we recommend, located in the Centre Highlands, is Mang Den, Kon Tum. An area surrounded in pine forests with natural beauty and a cooler climate. There are ricefields, waterfalls, cloud hunting, mountain passes, and more. Often overlooked or not known about by tourists, it is easily missed but should […]
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About Us, Bike Information, Central Vietnam Routes, Travel Information
What to do if your motorbike breaks down in Vietnam?
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Oct
Oct
There is always the risk of a motorbike breaking down when doing a big trip so it is important you know what to do if this happens to you. If you are riding your own bike or you have one of our rental bikes, there is always a risk that this could happen. We do […]
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Oct
Oct
The Detech Win is a copy of the Honda Win made by a Vietnamese company. It is still often called Honda Win but is certainly not a Honda anymore, with production ending in 2005. This became the bike of choice for backpackers riding Vietnam on a budget. Cheap, easy to repair, easy to buy and […]
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Oct
Oct
When you first arrive in Vietnam it is easy to be shocked by the traffic. The number of bikes, the lack of any protection or often helmets, and the overall casual nature of the riding. This often scares people while at the same time makes people feel like they don’t need any protection. In the […]
Bike Information, Ha Giang, Ha Giang & Cao Bang, Places to Visit, Travel Information
South West of Hanoi Loop Route
02
Oct
Oct
South West of Hanoi Loop Route A popular alternative motorbike route starting and finishing in Hanoi, north of Vietnam. Ha Giang, Sapa and Cao Bang have been very popular recently and as such have all become much more busy as well as having much more police activity and checkpoints. . At just over 650km it […]
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Sep
Sep
Payments and Getting Cash in Vietnam Vietnam is still very much a cash society, with card payments not being common with foreign cards. If they are accepted then there is always a fee of about 3 – 5%, so having cash is always the best solution. Although many places mention prices in USD it is […]
Bike Information, intro, Mai Chau & Ninh Binh Loop, Multi Day Bike Tours, Places to Visit, Travel Information
Mai Chau, Hoa Binh
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Sep
Sep
Mai Chau is a small town about 140 south west of Hanoi. A beautiful rice field valley surrounded by mountains on both sides, with the Pu Luong nature reserve just 50km away. It is well known for its peaceful vibe with homestays nestled in the rice fields with small villages dotted around the area. October […]
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Sep
Sep
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 […]
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Sep
Sep
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 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 […]