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 […]
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Sep
Sep
The Thanh Chuong Tea Fields are a large lake with small islands filled with tea fields. The unique view is quite impressive. More than being a place that is worth visiting in its own right, it is the location that makes this so important. Half way between Ninh Binh or Pu Luong in the north […]
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Sep
Sep
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 […]
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Sep
Sep
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 […]
Bike Information, Ha Giang, Ha Giang & Cao Bang, Travel Information
Sym Wave 50cc – How to ride the Ha Giang Loop without a license?
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Sep
Sep
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 […]
Bike Information, Ha Giang, Our Customers, Travel Information
How Can Israelis Drive Legally in Vietnam?
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Sep
Sep
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 […]
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The Police in Ha Giang
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Sep
Sep
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 […]
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Aug
Aug
Way back in 2014, in a small shop in the old quarter of Hanoi, was a Thanh & Cuong with a couple of mechanics. A few old used motorbikes for sale for just a few hundred dollars but an idea that would eventually lead to 8 shops across 2 countries and hundreds of bikes being […]
What Makes Our 4 & 5 Day Tour Special (Compared to the 3-Day Tour) Jeep
Khuoi Nhi Waterfall (5 Day Tour Only)
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Aug
Aug
Khuoi Nhi Waterfall is a multi-tiered cascade located on the shores of Na Hang lake. Known for its clear, cool water, it’s a perfect spot for swimming and experiencing a unique “fish massage” where small fish nibble at your feet.
What Makes Our 4 & 5 Day Tour Special (Compared to the 3-Day Tour) Jeep
Na Hang Lake (5 Day Tour Only)
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Aug
Aug
Enjoy a scenic boat trip across the 80-square-kilometer Na Hang Lake, with photo stops at iconic landmarks like the “Sky Buffalo Tying Column” — a striking 50-meter-tall natural stone pillar rising from the water. Serene, cinematic, and surrounded by lush cliffs, this lake is a true hidden gem of Northern Vietnam.