Guides
Sort the paperwork. Then go and ride.
Plain English, short versions at the top, and a date on every page so you know how fresh it is.
- Start hereStart here: can I actually do this?An honest first look at riding Saigon to Hanoi. How far, how long, how hard, which decisions to make first, and who should think about a different seat.5 min read · checked 14 Nov 2026
- PaperworkLicences, IDPs & staying legalWhat licence you need to ride in Vietnam, which International Driving Permits count, what police stops and fines look like, and why your insurance depends on all of it.6 min read · checked 14 Nov 2026
- BikesRent or buy? Getting a bikeOne-way rental or buy and sell? What each costs, which bike suits which rider, what to check before you ride away, and why your passport stays in your pocket.6 min read · checked 14 Nov 2026
- PlanningWhen to go: weather, seasons & TếtVietnam has three climates at once, so no month is perfect everywhere. What each region does through the year, what February is really like, and how to plan around Tết 2027.5 min read · checked 14 Nov 2026
- GearGear & packing listWhat to wear and carry for a ride that starts at 33°C and ends in single digits, what to bring from home, what to buy in Vietnam, and a printable checklist.6 min read · checked 14 Nov 2026
- SafetyRiding safely: road rules & road senseHow Vietnamese traffic really works, the rules and fines that matter, the hazards to respect, and what to do if something goes wrong.6 min read · checked 14 Nov 2026
- MoneyWhat it costs: a realistic budgetBike, fuel, beds, food and the extras, with three worked examples for a three-week ride. All figures approximate, checked November 2026.5 min read · checked 14 Nov 2026
- On the roadLife on the road: fuel, repairs, maps & phonesWhere to find fuel and mechanics, how to navigate without being led up a goat track, SIM cards, beds without booking, and what to do with the bike if you run out of time.6 min read · checked 14 Nov 2026