A misty province with an old soul: following the Ma River
Pu Luong to Vinh Loc. Leaving the mountains behind, I follow the mighty Ma River through peaceful and undeveloped rural hamlets that seem to belong in a different era. Ma…
How to get lost in Pu Luong
Pu Luong homestay hopping. It’s worth lingering over the Pu Luong nature, one of the most beautiful and scenic spots in Vietnam. This short ride takes you between homestays to…
One thousand metres up – cycling Mai Chau to Pu Luong
Mai Chau to Ban Don village. I tackle some more serious climbing with incredible views to match – and have a surprise encounter with a cycling group at an off-the-beaten-track…
The magnificent Mai Chau loop
Mai Chau scenic loop. A there-and-back ride best done from a Mai Chau base camp (dump your bags and go), this loop takes in jaw-dropping mountain scenery. The popular tourist…
Undiscovered homestay en route to Mai Chau
Muong Bi Valley scenic ride. A jagged mountain range forms a dramatic backdrop to this there-and-back ride, where the limestone studded landscape has a story-book, even unrealistic quality. While many…
Sticky rice at the Moonlight Hotel
Ba Vi to Hoa Binh. A flat, easy rand fairly pleasant route today allows for some swimming pool time at a newly-built hotel with killer views across to the mountains…
Rain and rivers as I farewell Thac Ba lake
Tac Ba Lake to Lo River. My route continues around Thac Ba lake, continuing through the gentle green hills of team plantation country then straight down the Lo River. Cycling…
Ooh, aah, lovely lake Thac Ba
Lam Thuong valley to Thac Ba Lake (53km). This route leaves the hills behind to meander through open farmland before encountering some breathtaking vistas across Thac Ba Lake. At 53m,…
Cycling bliss on northern back roads
Bac Quang to Xoi Farmstay. An obscure rural back road wends its way through beguiling rural valleys, over hills and suspension bridges, past tea plantations and sublime rice paddies. It’s…
Rocky roads and golden rice fields: cycling south from Ha Giang
Ha Giang to Bac Quang. High limestone karsts provide a dramatic backdrop to the eastern edge of Ha Giang, adding to the excitement as I set off on my journey…