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…
Mekong Delta cycle route: Sa Dec to An Binh Island
Welcome to the final day of my Mekong Delta do-it-yourself cycle tour! This is a shorter and easier days’ ride, and probably by right about now you’re keen to be…
Flower town: my guide to Sa Dec
Sa Dec is famous for two things. First as the flower-growing mecca of the Mekong Delta, and secondly as the setting for a famous novel by French author Marguerite Duras.…
Mekong Delta cycle route: Gieng Island to Sa Dec
This is the fourth day of my Mekong Delta self-guided cycling tour, and another wonderful ride. Traversing more shady green canal paths, it also takes you across the mighty Mekong…
Gieng Island: a genuine homestay experience
Guide to Gieng Island, Ap An Phu Sleepy and attractive Gieng Island is a wonderful destination in its own right, or a worthy part of a longer cycling tour. This…
Mekong Delta cycle route: Chau Doc to Gieng Island
Classic canal paths and colourful cottages This day two leg of my DIY touring route through the Mekong Delta veers inwards from the Cambodian border but remains in a region…
Gateway to canal country: my guide to Chau Doc
Chau Doc is a rough-edged regional city right on the border with Cambodia. Like the southernmost border town of Ha Tien, the town is mainly a transit point and largely…