VIETNAM 2017
Two Wheels, Two Hearts, and Five Weeks of Pure Adventure
Five weeks, two motorcycles, one unforgettable bond. Back in 2017, I embarked on the ultimate adventure with my then 12-year-old son, Felipe. Just the two of us—a mother and son leaving the comfort zone behind to explore the vibrant, chaotic, and breathtakingly beautiful landscapes of Vietnam on two wheels.
Riding through Vietnam by motorcycle isn't just a way of traveling; it’s an immersive sensory overload. It means feeling the shift in the mountain air, smelling the street food from miles away, and connecting with the incredibly welcoming locals at every single stop. For five weeks, Felipe and I shared the open road, conquered unpredictable terrain, and grew closer with every mile standard.
This blog series chronicles our epic journey through three distinct, thrilling motorcycle tours that showed us the many faces of this beautiful country: The Mountain Escape to Da Lat: Navigating winding roads, refreshing pine forests, and misty highlands to reach Vietnam's charming "City of Eternal Spring." The Historic Journey into the DMZ: A deeply moving ride through the former Demilitarized Zone, exploring historic battlegrounds, tunnels, and the heavy, powerful history of the Vietnam War. The Tropical Maze of the Mekong Delta: Cruising past lush green rice paddies, hidden canals, and vibrant floating markets in Vietnam's biological treasure trove. Buckle up your helmets and join us as I look back at this incredible 2018 chapter—a journey of a lifetime that proved adventure has no age limit, and the best memories are the ones made together on the road.
