Renting a Scooter in Vietnam (& Tips for Riding)

My black Honda PCX 150 scooter parked along the Thu Bon River in Hoi An.
I’ve been riding a scooter daily since my first week in Vietnam in 2018. Like in the USA, Vietnam drives on the right side of the road. Scooters ...
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Getting from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to District 1

Grab app digital displays at Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City.
I flew into Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City again the other day. A lot of members in my Saigon travel planning Facebook ...
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How to Get Around Hoi An for First-Time Visitors

Tourists and locals on Tran Phu Street in Old Town Hoi An.
Hoi An is about 30 to 40 minutes south of Da Nang. Many travelers combine the two cities on a trip to central Vietnam, sometimes adding Hue to ...
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How to Get Around Da Nang for First-Time Visitors

My Yamaha NVX parked in front of the Dragon Bridge in Da Nang, Vietnam.
Da Nang is split into two distinct sides: the city and the beach. The Han River, running north-south, splits the two sides. There are five bridges connecting the ...
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How to Get From Da Nang to Hoi An: 3 Easy Ways by a Local

An Hoi Bridge in Hoi An Old Town
There are a few different ways to get from Da Nang to Hoi An. I actually just rode my motorbike to Hoi An from Da Nang yesterday. The ...
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How to Use Grab in Vietnam: Alternative to Uber and Uber Eats

Grab app delivery driver picking up food from restaurant in Ho Chi Minh City before making the delivery
Over the years of living in Vietnam and Thailand, I’ve spent thousands of dollars on the Grab app. Not for taxis, though – for food deliveries! The Grab ...
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How to Get Around Ho Chi Minh City for First-Time Visitors

Parking on Le Cong Kieu Street in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, showing my orange Yamaha motorbike and the street lined with old French achitecture
I have lived in four different districts in Ho Chi Minh City (Thao Dien in District 2, District 7, District 8, and Phu Nhuan) and have traveled throughout ...
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