Honest writing
about Vietnam travel.

Long-form posts on safety, real costs, operator analysis, and the practical realities the marketing sites skip.

• August 15, 2026·Vietnam·8 min read

  Hai Van Pass, honestly — should you ride it, drive it, or skip it

  Top Gear called it “one of the best coastal roads in the world.” That was 2008 and they were on closed roads with camera cars. Here is what the pass is actually like in 2026, and which version of riding it is right for you.

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• July 28, 2026·Vietnam·9 min read

  Motorbike licensing in Vietnam — what's legal, what's insured, what actually happens

  The honest answer to “do I need a license to ride a motorbike in Vietnam?” isn't yes or no. It's: legally yes, practically nobody checks until you crash, and that's exactly where it matters. Here is the real situation.

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