Vietnam by Motorbike: Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh in 30 Days

Ha Giang Loop

The Ha Giang Loop is Vietnam's most spectacular motorcycle route. Four days of winding mountain roads, terraced rice paddies, and ethnic minority villages perched on impossibly steep hillsides.

Hoi An: Lanterns and Tailors

Hoi An's ancient town glows at night with thousands of silk lanterns. I had three suits custom-tailored in 48 hours for less than the price of one off-the-rack jacket back home.

The Hai Van Pass

Made famous by Top Gear, the Hai Van Pass is every motorcyclist's dream. The road snakes along coastal cliffs with the sea on one side and cloud-covered mountains on the other.

Mekong Delta

The final stretch through the Mekong Delta was a world apart — floating markets, fruit orchards, and a pace of life that felt like stepping back decades.