Film makers tell a fascinating story
A second day cycling along the Ho Chi Minh Road brings fabulous scenery, banh mi madness and a chance encounter with a film crew. The day started with what can…
Showered with fruit on the Ho Chi Minh road
I leave the coast and strike inland, starting an amazing three-days on a scenic part of the Ho Chi Minh Road. A local bus journey is more challenging than I…
Dried fish and a truckies lunch
I continue through an off-the-beaten-track coastal region, where I discover the world’s healthiest ‘truckies lunch’. Cycling the Nghe An province coastline The day started with the smell of dried fish,…
Little towns, good vibes: Ma River route day two
Ma River to the Thanh Hoa coast. I explore the hidden gem of Vinh Loc, meeting some of the kindest locals in Vietnam before heading off on the final leg…
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…