Adventures
Motorcycle adventures across Vietnam captured in images, action cameras, and drone.
Fall Harvest Terraced Rice Fields
Join CaptureVietnam on a grand tour of the 2024 golden rice season. This is a two part, dual-sport motorcycle trip of 13 days and 14 days. Watch our YouTube channel and FaceBook page for video and photographic updates. Stage 1: Hanoi to Lao Cai, September 18-30...
Cao Bang to Bao Lac
When traveling between the Ha Giang Loop and Cao Bang most people spend a night in Bao Lac. Between Bao Lac and Cao Bang, the most direct route is the scenic QL34. The better option is the spectacular Me Pia Pass along the border with China. This route also brings you...
Champa Towers
Between Mui Ne and Hue are not only some of the most beautiful beaches in Vietnam, you also have the remains of the Champa Kingdom. The Cham people ruled over this 1000 KM stretch from the 1st to the 15th centuries.
Ban Gioc Waterfalls
Just a few hours from Cao Bang along a magical road is Ban Gioc. The waterfalls are the border with 1/2 in China and 1/2 in Vietnam. Ban Gioc is the forth largest waterfall in the world along a national border. Located in the Trung Khan district of Cao Bang it a...
Bamboo Ferry Nho Que River Crossing
Between Meo Vac and Bao Lac there is a river crossing through a gorgeous valley on a bamboo ferry. By taking the northern route from Cao Bang to Ha Giang you will pass by this area. The steep approach and exit require dry weather or strong off-road...
Meo Vac Skywalk
I was fortunate to be able to explore the Meo Vac skywalk at dawn just after Covid reopening -- an ethereal experience. The skywalk is a narrow trail that is mostly paved and serves as a way for people to move among the villages and homesteads in this mountainous...
Du Gia French Fort
Video -- A derelict French fort from their occupation in the late 19th century.
Ha Giang to Lung Cu
Video -- The first leg of the Ha Giang loop. This is typically a 2-3 journey.
Afternoon Tea — Lai Chau
Video -- I have seen many terraced rice fields, but i wasn't prepared for the stunning terraced tea plantations in Lai Chau on the way to Sapa.
Pu Luong Farm Road
Video -- Exploring back-roads en-route to Pu Luong I came across this lovely farm & cattle trail. A bit slippery and steep in some sections compelled me to go slow and enjoy the surroundings.
HCM Road West
Video -- A ride into the remote jungle between Khe Sanh and Phong Nha. One of the last pristine mountain forest roads available.
Ke Ga
Video -- Home of Kega Lighthouse. In Binh Thuan province with Phan Thiet to the north and La Gi to the south. A small gritty fishing town with some tourist activity for the lighthouse. It's my hometown these days so I have explored many of the nooks and...
Da Lat
Video -- Riding among the coffee plantations and pine forests.
Mu Cang Chai — Video
Video -- Annually embedded with a Hmong family, I always enjoy Mu Cang Chai. Best in May & June during water pouring season or September and October for the harvest period. The harvest time changes a bit year to year, but like Hoang Su Phi it is at least a month...
The Road East of the Long Mountains
Video -- Between the HCM road and route 1 is the central route from Da Lat to Hanoi. It rounds to the east of a large mountain chain through a very quiet agricultural area. Very little traffic, terrific view; what more can you ask for.
Ha Giang to Cao Bang
Video -- The long version of Ha Giang to Cao Bang. Riding the Frontier Zone between Vietnam and China. It was quite an adventure. My first long trip in northern Vietnam. It was the journey that got me hooked on traveling by dirt bike throughout the...