Vietnam is home to a huge variety of sights to see, new and old experiences to witness and exciting activities to take part in. With an exponentially growing number of tourists visiting the nation every year, Vietnam's legendary appeal is becoming renowned worldwide. This growth brings out the best of Vietnam's past, and generates countless new activities and places to visit, as well! For several years now, and with many more to come, Vietnam has remained to be my chosen place of residence. The exact reasons for why I've decided to stick around for so long are unknown to me, all I can say, is that Vietnam continues to surprise me day by day with its charming sights, sounds and tastes. The deep sense of cultural unity, the immaculate selection of tasty foods, the vigorously spirited people, a vast amount of history and entertaining folklore, boundless natural phenomena, these are just a few of the things that keep me in love with this stunningly vivacious land, that I'm more than happy to call my home. I feel that truly discovering the depths of Vietnam's many crooks and crannies would take me multiple lifetimes, but here are a few examples of some of the features that have kept me in love with this beautiful nation for so long. There are literally thousands of reasons to visit, but here are 8 differing reasons for why you should go!
What's the best way to thoroughly witness one of the most bio-diverse, historic and vibrant places in the world? By motorcycle, of course! Spend your days with the freedom to travel anywhere, anytime and at any pace that you feel is suitable. Going around Vietnam by motorcycle is becoming increasingly popular among adventurous travelers. Never ridden a motorcycle before? Not to worry, various tour operators offer trips spanning in and around major cities, as well as some offering trips all the way from top to bottom, or vice versa with you riding along as the passenger. While visiting either Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City, we highly recommend taking an interactive Vespa tour; it's a great way to see the highlights from the perspective of a local on a scooter! Our suggest tour: Top Gear Vietnam Tour Either purchase a cheap second-hand bike then resell it once you've reached your final destination, or you may optionally rent a bike. Renting usually comes with a few more options; having a selection of bikes to choose from and round the clock technical support should you have any queries during your trip or in case anything unexpected happens, such as a breakdown. Now that you've had some insight into a few different places to go to, some things to do and see, why not take a look at a few of our sample itineraries here, which are entirely customizable to your wildest hopes and desires.