Ho Chi Minh City

Scams in Vietnam

Learn about scams in Vietnam? Since I first started backpacking back in 2013, I’ve encountered all kinds of travel scams—shady taxi drivers, unexpected “fees” tacked onto what looked like a great bargain, and plenty more in between. Whenever these things happened, I tried to see them as learning experiences. I’ve now…

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Cycling Tour Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC)

As I love to combine cycling and sightseeing I went on the Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) cycling tour. This journey was not just about witnessing the present-day hustle and bustle of the city but also learning Vietnam’s rich and complex history. Ho Chi Minh City has about 7.3 million motorbikes…

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Sell motorbikes in Hanoi to backpackers

Hopefully I can help you with my experience to sell or buy your motorbike in Vietnam. (hanoi or Ho Chi Minh) Sell your motorbike in Hanoi I sold my motorbike today in Hanoi. One guy in the street of the Backpackers Hostel in Hanoi had the best offer. It is hard…

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Motorbike roadtrip Vietnam stage 1

Get out of Ho Chi Minh to the Cu Chi Tunnels! I had never ride a real motor bike before. So my Kiwi friend Ryan learned me the evening before we left Ho Chi Minh. We practiced how to shift the gears and make speed with the motor bike. After 20…

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Bus from Phnom Penh to Ho Chi Minh

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…

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How to buy a motorbike Vietnam

Buy a motorbike in Hanoi / Buy a motorbike in Ho Chi Minh? 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. Where can you buy a motorbike…

Tips for Ho Chi Minh City

Planning a travel adventure in Vietnam and exploring the areas around Ho Chi Minh City? Depending on your trip, renting a car in Vietnam can be a game-changer, offering the flexibility to uncover hidden gems on your own terms. Additionally, securing a local Vietnam eSIM is highly recommended. This not only helps avoid roaming fees and helps with navigating through Vietnam, but also allows you to bypass the SIM card lines at the airport.