The first cycle rickshaws were built in the 1880s, and they were first used widely in 1929 in Singapore. Six years later they outnumbered pulled rickshaws. By 1950 cycle rickshaws were found in every...
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Nearly everyone in Vietnam gets around on motorbike. While gas is higher than normal as I write this, the cost of the motorbike is about the same as always. Usually 1.000.000 VND per month, or...
The usual assumption for many westerners is that they can just rent a car while on vacation. After all, they went to the trouble of getting an international driver's license. Not so fast. I have...
You can get around by car in Vietnam. You can hire a Grab car, a Taxi (there are many companies), and you can rent a car and driver. I recommend either Grab car or hiring a car and driver. Can you...
For the shorter trips in Vietnam, take the bus. You can choose from seated or reclined (good for overnight trips). You will be able to arrive early in the morning at your destination. The cost is...
Trains are a great way to get around Vietnam for the distances longer than are comfortable by bus and shorter than you can fly. Vietnam has a well organized and regular train system. Their train...