Vietnam by Motorcycle 3 - Hoi An, Halong Bay and Hanoi

[junkintrunk55]

When I was there for the war, I hated that place. Now, I've been back a few times and I can see how pretty it is. Before I went back all I remembered was the elephant grass, rain, and how hot it was. I lost my first love there because of the war, I still miss her, your first love always holds a special place.

I am glad I went back.

Best wishes to you.

[Rain682]

Hi great video, whats the name of the last song?

[Saigon2Hanoi]

@Rain682 Float On by Modest Mouse



[MrKaasboer]

2:10 whahaha

[Saigon2Hanoi]

As of three years ago when I shot the video, you could take a Vietnamese motorbike into Laos and Thailand but you need the correct paperwork (registration -- if not in your name, then they may ask for a bill of sale or proof it's yours). Cambodia was a "no go" for Vietnamese motorbikes --- something about import/export laws. Hope that helps :) Happy trails!

-Mike

[sutherman21]

great video, tomorrow ill be in Hanoi, i think i am going to have to get the motorbike with my buddy, do u know if they let foreigners take vehicles out of the country?

[Saigon2Hanoi]

@nyhokie1 We just used a little old canon powershot still camera and windows movie maker to put it together. Nowadays I use a Canon G9 (better video quality) and Sony Vegas to edit (more tools).

You can rent a bike in Hanoi, sure -- used to be about $5 a day I think. We bought ours for about $200 (plus $200 in repairs) and drove it to Thailand.

Happy trails!

[deltaboilermaker]

I found this video a in 2008, i watch it when i'm feeling down. Curious what became of the couple? This is a such a dated clip i doubt either looks at the replies. Makes me eager to do a moto trip of vietnam....

[Saigon2Hanoi]

That's funny.. Here I am checking my email in an internet cafe in Padangbai, Bali sitting next to Kim (it's her and I in the video) and we've just started our motorbike adventure around Indonesia.

Thanks for the kind words about the video -- we had a great time making it back in 2007... I'm sure there'll be some new videos of Indonesia soon.

But I'm curious: is this one of Kim's friends, joking around? :)

-Mike

[deltaboilermaker]

@deltaboilermaker No i'm not one of Kim's friends, just stumbled across your clip. Looks like a great adventure to a working stiff like me, want to replicate if possible some day. Hey are you all Canadians by chance? My girlfriend believes you two are from Europe but for some reason I figured Canada. Thanks for capturing/posting your trip.

Dave

from Southern California

[esfctrlaltsup]

Très belle vidéo et quelle belle aventure que de traverser le Vietnam en mobylette !

Bravo :)

[jigmesam]

Hey man, if you're still in Hanoi, drop me a line :)

[bennyboy775]

we went to vietnam last year, starting at hanoi we went to halong bay then hoi an then nha trang and ho chic minh. very good holiday !!!

[OS253]

Really? It sounds like you had fun! I've vacation in Vietnam before. It's beautiful. But there are too many people. It's crowded and overpopulated. I also vacation in Laos. It's my favorite place because it's quiet and secluded. You can relax in peace without seeing other people for miles!

[jojolinUS]

WOW i like video

[mollyfied]

Wow - fantastic video and great music selections, too. My husband and I just returned from Vietnam. We also took a motorbike tour, but I crashed after the first day, so had to change plans. Saw many of the same sites - Halong Bay was awesome.

[patrickegan]

great video... thanks... one question: did you rent the motorcycles? if so, how much and from whom? i would like to go there, too... thanks again...

[rbtownsley]

where were you at 2:57 in this video?

Looks like a cool place

[ubmine75]

nice sceneries, I love to revisit Vietnam someday.

[vndigital]

Nice sceneries mate! Hope to see you again!

[chilbury]

Great place mate we had a ball in Vietnam.

[ttt60]

I grew up in VN during the terrible war. I haven't been back for 29 years. This video is wonderfull, it brought back so many memories. thanks for sharing.

[lassley]

this video truly captures the wonders of vietnam. i was born there myself and have been back. i know how beautiful it is there, but all i have are stories to tell my american friends. thanks to this video clip, i can now give them a visual description.

[dreamee]

Amazing Mike..just WOW.

[buckeyewebguy]

Hello Kim,

It's your big brother David here! Dad sent me the link to your videos. You look great! You & Michael look like you're having the time of your lives! I hope we can catch up soon, or even better see each other again! Take care, God Bless, and keep having a blast! I miss you all!

[Colly3000]

Oh great! The related videos that come up when the video is done is "Rest in Peace Michael Kim"

But none the less great video Mike, Miss you!

[snowboarderjrw]

Hey man, glad to see you are adventuring. I can't wait to get out and travel again, it's been less than a year and I miss it tonnes. Can't wait to here your stories.

Take care!

[jlkauf]

Aw! You guys, this made me teary a little bit. Mike, excellent job with picking a song with water noises at the start of the rowing part. I know you're proud of yourself for that!

This video captures exactly what it feels like. I love you guys. Sniff!

[chriseckford]

Mega. Cool. As per usual, I'm still curious as to whether or not you are actually doing any work over there, or perhaps you've won lotto or robbed a bank, and are living the good life. Either way, good job!

[Saigon2Hanoi]

Yeah, it's the bank thing. But if anyone asks, Kim was the mastermind behind it all.... ;)