With little-to-no clear rules, it's not surprising that the roads of Vietnam have garnered a reputation as one of the most dangerous places to drive. I'm not here to tell you that it's safe, I have seen my share of accidents, but I have found that with some conscious effort you can make your experience on the road safer. Whether
With a couple of days off work, we decided to pack up the motorbike and head off for a road trip in the Mekong Delta, south of Saigon. What awaited us on this last-minute road trip was a very pleasant surprise; think boats drifting through floating forests, lily pads and floating markets. If you're looking for a nature escape from
Gather a moto-squad and get ready for a day of mangrove forests, cheeky monkeys and roadside hammock sessions. A day trip to Can Gio island, just south of Saigon, is the perfect escape into nature. Not only does Can Gio have some cool stuff to see, but it's also cheap and exciting to get to. This guide shares how to
Motorbiking in Vietnam, whether it’s a loop around a region or motorbiking across the whole country, is sure to be a bucketlist adventure. Of course, there are lots of risks when doing a motorbike trip in Vietnam, the foremost being road safety but there's also smaller things that could happen like running out of gas that can derail your road
If you're travelling between Dalat and Nha Trang, ditch the bus and grab a motorbike. You'll be happy with your choices, trust me. Motorbiking along the Khanh Le Pass from Dalat to Nha Trang not only goes down as one of my favourite drives in Vietnam but also as one of the highlights of all my travels in Vietnam. I
The iconic motorbike trail that weaves from one end of Vietnam all the way to the other is full of stunning mountain passes and pristine coastal views, but there is one road that has claimed its place as the most iconic road in Vietnam: The Hai Van Pass. Driving along the Hai Van Pass has become something of a right-of-passage
I guess this is kind of my own “eat, pray, love” episode. Girl has heartbroken, decides to go on an epic adventure and falls back in love with life. Cliche, I know, but this solo motorbike trip across Vietnam literally changed my life. One of the most challenging experiences when living as an expat, or for those backpacking, is a
Whether you're planning on doing the iconic motorbike tour from southern Vietnam all the way to the north, or a shorter road trip, you'll want to make sure you're as prepared as possible to have fun on the road. Aside from the regular kit you need to pack for a trip, there are a few items specific to doing a
While I was motorbiking across Vietnam, I tried to make it a habit to write down experiences from each drive. Driving solo made it hard to take photos and videos of the drives, so writing it down allows me to relive the experience and memories. Motorbiking from Nha Trang to Quy Nhon was one of my favourite drives along my
A lone peak surrounded by an endless sea of Vietnamese countryside, Black Virgin Mountain stands out as a major landmark in Tay Ninh province. Black Virgin Mountain, called Bà Đen in Vietnamese, is one of the best hikes near Ho Chi Minh City, with a scenic drive through the countryside, a cable car ride and a series of pagodas. This