We went out of Ho Chi Minh by our motorbikes up to the Cu Chi Tunnels. That ride took longer than expected. But when I look back on it we are happy. Because we found a nice hotel on 200 meters from the tunnels ($8 per person) The next morning we were the first visitors of the Cu Chi tunnels! (they open at 7am we were there at 8am).
I stayed at the Mad Monkey Hostel in Phnom Penh and booked my ticket over there. There where 3 options to of busses. Local bus ($13), an touringcar($18) and a minivan($15). I took the touringcar with wifi and comfortable seats. It was leaving at 7 o’clock in the morning. (little bit hard after a good beerpong play in the Mad Monkey bar)
Tip: Do the audio tour. Its $6 and with it! They have a lot of languages.
Yesterday it was the most depressing day of my trip so far. In the ’70’s (’75 till ’79) one out of four Cambodians where killed by the Khmer Rouge. There are more than 20.00 mass graves in Cambodia and two million people out of a population of 8 million where killed. The rest of the world didn’t know whats going on on that moment. It was hard to see al the pictures of the killing fields and bones and clothers everywhere. They are still in the ground and you can see them. When it is raining they will come up to the surface.
Map of the route I advise after my experience riding a motorbike in Vietnam. This route is going on the Ho Chi Minh Highway to Hanoi HCMH. Of course you can go to the coast and see the sea. Yes do it for the relaxing days but try to avoid the A1 Highway. It is more dangerous to ride there and less more beautiful. You can do the route also the opposite way. I think that is maybe better, you’ll ride to the nice weather istead of going to cold rainy Hanoi.
When you’re not a mechanic it is hard to get the right motorbike in Vietnam. in this article I want to give you some information how to buy a motorbike in Vietnam.
The easiest places to buy and sell your motorbike are Ho Chi Minh and Hanoi. Because a lot of backpackers/travelers do the Ho Chi Ming Trail from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh or visa versa. In Ho Chi Minh and Hanoi you can get to District one and buy or sell your bike over there.
Riding in the city’s and on the A1 highway is difficult but when you’re on the Ho Chi Ming Highway/ Trail it is easy riding. Always be focussed because the trucks and busses can driving on the wromg side of the road. But when you like riding a motorbike it is one of the best things you can do in Vietnam. But still when you know were you’re looking for it is a gable to pick the right bike. When you never drove a motorbike before take a lesson from a friend of colleague at the hostel.
Do the testdrive on the motorbike and check the list above. When you have other good tips about riding a motorbike in Vietnam write them in the comments.
I hope you’ve a good experience riding your bike in Vietnam!
Nice to see on the Boattrip Sihanoukville is the Absinthe distillery on a tropical island.
We started our Boattrip Sihanoukville at Blame Canada beach bar at 10.30. It was a perfect time after a night out. There are different boattours from the beach but this one was nice! You’ll pay $15 for the whole day including a free shotgun beer and lunch.
My stay at the Mad Monkey hostel in Phnom Penh was great. The real food is good the staff is nice en helpfull. The dorms rooms are clean and the bunkbeds are from steal an big! The matrasses are tick.
The reception of the Mad Monkey hostel is accross the street but you’ll find it. They offer tours and busrides to almost everywhere. Ask Dara, the Cambodia guy who can speak real good English. Otherwise they arrange a private taxi so you can go. The loundry service is a little expensive so better wash your clothes somewhere elke when you want to save money ($2 a kilo)
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