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thebadger
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PostPosted: 16:56 - 11 Jun 2014    Post subject: Vietnam on a motorcycle? Reply with quote
Hey guys, I have to firstly say that I've been reading some brilliant adventures and trip ideas on this forum. Nothing beats going beyond the sites you so often hear about in travel brochures and really uncovering the naked reality of a different culture and place.

This past year I was able to motorcycle across Vietnam on a 100cc lawn-mower engine motorcycle.

Jokes a-side, it was probably the biggest adventure I've been on and experienced.

I'd really love to help and share tales and tips with anyone who might be looking to head to Vietnam for a trip, especially if you're looking to do it by motorcycle.

My trip started as nothing more than a holiday with hope of a tale to tell. Four week later it had turned into a once in a lifetime adventure.

We'd set out to film the trip thinking it'd be nothing more than a home video - it ended up being much more than that Laughing

I started in Ho Chi Minh City and finished in Ha Noi. It took us 28 or so days to complete the trip.

In conclusion: DO THE ADVENTURE.

Any questions from people thinking or doing the same trip, feel free to fire away Very Happy
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Az
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PostPosted: 17:34 - 11 Jun 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote
Fair play mate, sounds like you enjoyed it! Smile

What bike did you use and any photo's?
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Northern Monkey
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PostPosted: 18:45 - 11 Jun 2014    Post subject: Re: Vietnam on a motorcycle? Reply with quote
thebadger wrote:
Hey guys, I have to firstly say that I've been reading some brilliant adventures and trip ideas on this forum. Nothing beats going beyond the sites you so often hear about in travel brochures and really uncovering the naked reality of a different culture and place.

This past year I was able to motorcycle across Vietnam on a 100cc lawn-mower engine motorcycle.

Jokes a-side, it was probably the biggest adventure I've been on and experienced.

I'd really love to help and share tales and tips with anyone who might be looking to head to Vietnam for a trip, especially if you're looking to do it by motorcycle.

My trip started as nothing more than a holiday with hope of a tale to tell. Four week later it had turned into a once in a lifetime adventure.

We'd set out to film the trip thinking it'd be nothing more than a home video - it ended up being much more than that Laughing

I started in Ho Chi Minh City and finished in Ha Noi. It took us 28 or so days to complete the trip.

In conclusion: DO THE ADVENTURE.

Any questions from people thinking or doing the same trip, feel free to fire away Very Happy


Spam? Are you the same person who advertises Vietnam Motorbike tours on Facebook?
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Casper
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PostPosted: 18:58 - 11 Jun 2014    Post subject: Re: Vietnam on a motorcycle? Reply with quote
Northern Monkey wrote:

Spam? Are you the same person who advertises Vietnam Motorbike tours on Facebook?


Yip and a few other forums.
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Matt B
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PostPosted: 08:30 - 12 Jun 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote
https://www.todayifoundout.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/spam5.jpg
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thebadger
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PostPosted: 07:19 - 16 Jun 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote
Matt B wrote:
https://www.todayifoundout.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/spam5.jpg


I love a good can of spam as much as the other person, but none was consumed on said trip Embarassed

Apologies for creating a thread and not including any stories, pictures or video! I've seemed to have gone against the whole idea of a message forum Laughing

Four weeks, two motorcycles and the most amazing adventure I've ever been on! Vietnam is an incredible, diverse, adventure riding haven. I went over with my best mate and purchased bikes from a couple of fellow backpackers and effectively hit the road with no particular place to be.

https://www.thegreatesttrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/167702_498110776923_7890085_n.jpg

Like all motorcycle adventures, problems and mechanical issues were awaiting us around every bend. It was probably all the more of a headache considering the fact we'd never rode a motorcycle in our life before attempting this trip.

https://www.thegreatesttrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/167891_10150126995071678_2737473_n.jpg

We started in Ho Chi Minh City and headed upwards towards Hanoi, taking in all the major towns and cities a long the way. One of our favourite places was a town called DaLat which sat perched in amongst the clouds and forestry of Vietnam.

https://www.thegreatesttrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/168190_10150129463246678_4727020_n.jpg

Anyone that has been to Vietnam will know just how delicious the food is here. One of our most beloved meals was a bowl of Pho at the end of each days ride. The stuff warmed the bones and was the perfect reward for a an arse-hurting ride on some of the worlds most chaotic yet beautiful roads!

https://www.thegreatesttrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/168010_498112166923_4819833_n.jpg

I did keep a blog which goes far more in-depth on our mis-adventures, if people are interested I'll format it across to this forum? Alternatively you can read it on the website I made, I'm not sure if linking is allowed so mods please edit my post if it's now allowed [URL="https://www.thegreatesttrek.com/day-1-7/"]https://www.thegreatesttrek.com/day-1-7/[/URL] There is also a Video Series I edited together of the trip on YouTube which can be found at [URL="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL19ji2GH1xs7OSB5_wkIqJhQ1tp4qXJwq"]https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL19ji2GH1xs7OSB5_wkIqJhQ1tp4qXJwq[/URL]

If you've ever followed Top Gear and saw the episode where they motorcycled across Vietnam, you can probably understand that we've been quite inspired by their same trip :lol3 They actually put an article in their magazine about our trip :clap

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If you're thinking about doing a similar trip I can't recommend it enough. I would love to answer any questions or go into more detail about any aspect of the ride, I'm also interested in hearing from anyone else who has done a similar trip in regions outside of Vietnam as I can't wait to start planning my next adventure.

Great to be a member here and hope to be a valued contributor going forward Thumbs Up[/img]
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riderman74
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PostPosted: 09:55 - 19 Jun 2014    Post subject: Touring by motorbike in Vietnam Reply with quote
That was wonderful to ride from south to north !

The motorbike is the best one to discover Vietnam & people.
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Skudd
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PostPosted: 12:00 - 19 Jun 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote
Video and book to follow with TV rights in the pipeline?

Most people either talk about it way in advance and then go, or it is in the tales to tell round a fire and is brought out bit by bit.

I've watched it with Charlie & Ewan/ Top Gear/ Mundo Endro/ Purple Helmets.
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riderman74
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PostPosted: 04:59 - 20 Jun 2014    Post subject: Touring by motorbike in Vietnam Reply with quote
Dear all riders,

Sorry for posting the wrong pictures, please see other one in the attached file!

All the best!
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riderman74
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PostPosted: 05:03 - 20 Jun 2014    Post subject: Some more pictures about motorbiking in Vietnam Reply with quote
Visit Vietnam by motorbike is the best solution to discover the country & the local people!
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riderman74
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PostPosted: 06:33 - 20 Jun 2014    Post subject: Touring by motorbike in Vietnam Reply with quote
some nice pictures about Vietnam!
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riderman74
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PostPosted: 07:29 - 20 Jun 2014    Post subject: Motorbiking in Vietnam Reply with quote
Here some more nice pictures that I took during my last trip from South to North of Vietnam
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thebadger
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PostPosted: 17:57 - 20 Jun 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote
now i see what you mean about the spam - it's live and well Shocked

i come in peace Embarassed
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Paxovasa
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PostPosted: 06:27 - 21 Jun 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote
I was expecting to see pictures from the Top Gear Special.

Vietnam, You weren't there man...
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spnorm
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PostPosted: 06:40 - 21 Jun 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote
Mmm, Spam indeed - why else would you put a tour companies web address in your photos?
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